Welcome to Front Line's Online Manual for Human Rights Defenders The aim of this manual is to help human rights defenders make more effective use of international human rights mechanisms and procedures. On a right-by-right basis, the manual:
The manual is designed to be used online, rather than as a printed document. If you follow the online links, you will be guided to the section of the manual which is of most relevance to you. It is a resource for all human rights defenders, including those who do not have a legal training. Consequently, wherever possible, ordinary language is used in place of legal terminology. If you are legally-trained, the many external links from the manual will lead you to the original legal texts which you may wish to consult. To begin using the manual, just select one of the following ten fundamental rights, and let the links guide you to the information which you need: The Right to Freedom from Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment The Right to Liberty and Security The Right to Freedom of Assembly and Association The Right to Freedom of Expression The Right to an Effective Remedy The Right to Freedom from Discrimination |
|||
|
|||
|
|