Essex Internet Encyclopaedia of Human Rights

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The Human Rights Centre (HRC) at the University of Essex enjoys a global reputation for its teaching, research and advocacy of human rights. The Essex Internet Encyclopaedia of Human Rights extends upon the contribution which the HRC has made to the teaching and practice of human rights throughout the world through providing an accessible and comprehensive study resource for any one interested in human rights. The entries contained within this encyclopaedia aim to provide concise, reliable and detailed summaries of key concepts and aspects of the theory and practice of human rights. The vast majority of the authors of the entries are either existing staff or former alumni of the University of Essex, which testifies to the range and depth of human rights expertise to be found here.

All of the entries have been subject to a careful academic review process. Each entry aims to extend readers’ knowledge and understanding of human rights through careful and accessible summaries. Many of the entries also contain suggestions for further reading.

The Human Rights Centre has been at the forefront of the theory and practice of human rights for three decades. We have taught generations of students, many of whom have proceeded to successful careers in the human rights field as practitioners or as educators. We provide human rights courses at undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. levels. Details of these courses can be found here –

Dr Andrew Fagan

Deputy Director, HRC

Editor of Essex Internet Encyclopaedia of Human Rights  

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