Human Rights: Social Justice In The Age Of The Market (global Issues Series)

Koen De Feyter, who has chaired Amnesty International's Working Group on economic, social and cultural rights, shows the many ways in which rampant market economics in today‘s world leads to violations of human rights. He questions how far the present-day international human rights system really provides effective protection against the adverse effects of globalization. This accessible and thought-provoking book shows both human rights activists and participants in the anti-globalization movement that there is a large, but hitherto untapped, overlap in their agendas, and real potential for a strategic alliance between them in joint campaigns around issues they share. Rampant market economics in today's world has led to violations of human rights. Koen de Feyter questions how far the international human rights system - focusing as it does on legal conventions and enforcement by state machinery - really provides effective protection against the adverse effects of globalization. He makes some innovative suggestions for improving the human rights system, including rethinking the state?s obligations, creating human rights responsibilities for big companies and international financial institutions, and developing human rights obligations for states beyond their. This Volume Examines How Globalisation Has Harmed Human Rights. Introduction -- Essentials -- Obstacles -- After 9/11 -- Geneva -- Avenues Of Hope -- The Added Value Of Human Rights -- Conclusion. Koen De Feyter. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 224-231) And Index. An examination of how globalisation has harmed human rights