Bilanz und Perspektiven der Menschenrechtsarbeit -- 50 Jahre nach der Erkalaung der Menschenrechte

In: Neue soziale Bewegungen: Forschungsjournal, Band 12, Heft 1, S. 28-40

Abstract

The general secretary of Amnesty International offers an evaluative perspective on the present shift from the codification of human rights to their political implementation. Different perspectives on the present lines of conflict are considered in light of global discussions on individual human rights violations, as well as on fundamental ethical questions. The permanent conflict potential in relations between the human rights movement & state & economic actors demonstrates the persistence of human rights violations & the need for preventive action. It is argued that the goals of the human rights movement must be sought in better activist group cooperation; through professional public relations they may create the public pressure necessary to arrive at the implementation of & compliance with the given standards. Adapted from the source document.