Category: Human Rights – Protection

 

Human rights protection refers to the measures and mechanisms put in place to safeguard and promote human rights. This includes both preventative measures, such as laws and policies aimed at preventing human rights violations, as well as remedial measures, such as access to justice and remedies for victims of human rights abuses. Human rights protection may be provided by a range of actors, including states, international organisations, civil society, and individuals. Key human rights protection mechanisms include the courts, national human rights institutions, ombudsmen, and human rights monitoring bodies established by international treaties. The goal of human rights protection is to ensure that human rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled for all individuals, without discrimination or prejudice