Catalysts for change : how the UN's independent experts promote human rights / Ted Piccone.
| Author/creator | Piccone, Theodore J. |
| Other author | Brookings Institution. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2012. |
| Description | xi, 225 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | How the UN's independent experts promote human rights |
| Variant title | How the United Nation's independent experts promote human rights |
| Contents | Introduction -- Who are the UN's independent human rights experts? -- Findings on effectiveness : country visits and communications -- Independence under the blue flag : relationship with the United Nations -- Style matters : the quality of special procedures work -- Bringing implementation home : the role of states -- Working with the independent sector -- The future of special procedures -- Appendix A. Experts working group members -- Appendix B. Mandate holders (as of April 2012) -- Appendix C. Human Rights Council members, 2006-12 -- Appendix D. Impact of communications and country visits : examples -- Appendix E. State responses to special procedures communications -- Appendix F. Status of country visits -- Appendix G. Methodology for analyzing government replies to special procedures communications -- Appendix H. Brookings/OSJI/UPR-watch summary recommendations. |
| Abstract | "Examines the effectiveness of a key endeavor by the United Nations to monitor and influence human rights through a unique body of independent experts, appointed by countries to investigate, analyze, and report on the whole spectrum of human rights problems around the world"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-214) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012023170 |
| ISBN | 9780815721925 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815721927 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JZ4974 .P53 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |