Human Right Studies

ISSN: 2294-8848

The legal and political significance of human rights has increased enormously at the international and European levels. It has become increasingly clear that the respect and promotion of human rights must be at the centre of States and local communities' public policies and that human rights are the basis of civil society initiatives and movements. There is a large mechanism, at all levels of governance, monitoring the way in which States implement the obligations they have assumed towards each person under their sovereignty. The Italian Yearbook of Human Rights Series provides year by year, a dynamic and up-to date overview of the measures Italy has taken to adapt its legislation and policies in line with international human rights law and to comply with the commitments voluntarily assumed by the Italian Government at the international level. The book series thus intends to contribute to the continuous monitoring activity of the human rights situation in Italy undertaken at the local, national and international levels by the relevant intergovernmental and civil society actors. Each volume of this series surveys the activities carried out, during the year of reference, by the relevant national and local Italian actors, including governmental bodies, civil society organisations and universities. It also presents reports and recommendations that have been addressed to Italy by international monitoring bodies within the framework of the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the European Union. Finally, each Yearbook provides a selection of examples from international and national case law that cast light on Italy’s position vis-à-vis internationally recognised human rights. The Yearbook is edited by the Human Rights Centre of the University of Padua, in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Democracy and Peace of the same university, and with the support of the Region of Veneto. The Centre, established in 1982, carries out research and education following a global and interdisciplinary approach. It hosts the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on intercultural dialogue, human rights and multi-level governance.

11 publications

Human Right Studies

Among the broad structural transformation processes at the global level, the international legal recognition of human rights occupies an exceptionally prominent position. The dimensions of this process include standard setting, the functioning of sophisticated machineries for the promotion and protection of human rights, the development of a specific international case-law as well as new priorities of the political agenda. The human rights paradigm is at the heart of a new set of interrelated principles, which are equally valid at both the domestic and the international levels – such as the rule of law, democratic principles and the responsibility to protect – and of great strategic visions, as human development and human security. New functions, such as human rights monitoring, election observation, fact-finding and inquiry have already been admitted to international practice. This series intends to foster the publication of volumes that investigate the multiple facets of a strongly evolving reality, and stimulate the production of new and innovative ideas. It offers to highlight how the human rights paradigm is at times used and at times disregarded or exploited in cases and situations that regard among others those belonging to vulnerable groups (immigrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities), NGOs and human rights defenders’ advocacy, intercultural dialogue, governance of world economy, bio-technologies and peace operations. Those studies which adopt inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches, in accordance with the fundamental principle of interdependence and indivisibility of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, will be favored. Among the broad structural transformation processes at the global level, the international legal recognition of human rights occupies an exceptionally prominent position. The dimensions of this process include standard setting, the functioning of sophisticated machineries for the promotion and protection of human rights, the development of a specific international case-law as well as new priorities of the political agenda. The human rights paradigm is at the heart of a new set of interrelated principles, which are equally valid at both the domestic and the international levels – such as the rule of law, democratic principles and the responsibility to protect – and of great strategic visions, as human development and human security. New functions, such as human rights monitoring, election observation, fact-finding and inquiry have already been admitted to international practice. This series intends to foster the publication of volumes that investigate the multiple facets of a strongly evolving reality, and stimulate the production of new and innovative ideas. It offers to highlight how the human rights paradigm is at times used and at times disregarded or exploited in cases and situations that regard among others those belonging to vulnerable groups (immigrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities), NGOs and human rights defenders’ advocacy, intercultural dialogue, governance of world economy, bio-technologies and peace operations. Those studies which adopt inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches, in accordance with the fundamental principle of interdependence and indivisibility of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, will be favored. Among the broad structural transformation processes at the global level, the international legal recognition of human rights occupies an exceptionally prominent position. The dimensions of this process include standard setting, the functioning of sophisticated machineries for the promotion and protection of human rights, the development of a specific international case-law as well as new priorities of the political agenda. The human rights paradigm is at the heart of a new set of interrelated principles, which are equally valid at both the domestic and the international levels – such as the rule of law, democratic principles and the responsibility to protect – and of great strategic visions, as human development and human security. New functions, such as human rights monitoring, election observation, fact-finding and inquiry have already been admitted to international practice. This series intends to foster the publication of volumes that investigate the multiple facets of a strongly evolving reality, and stimulate the production of new and innovative ideas. It offers to highlight how the human rights paradigm is at times used and at times disregarded or exploited in cases and situations that regard among others those belonging to vulnerable groups (immigrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities), NGOs and human rights defenders’ advocacy, intercultural dialogue, governance of world economy, bio-technologies and peace operations. Those studies which adopt inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches, in accordance with the fundamental principle of interdependence and indivisibility of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, will be favored.

4 publications

Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security

Die Reihe "Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security" veröffentlicht Studien aus dem Bereich der Politikwissenschaft und der Soziologie. Die Publikationen in der Reihe befassen sich dabei mit dem Spannungsfeld zwischen den positiven Entwicklungen von Demokratie und Menschenrechten auf der einen Seite und den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen durch Radikalisierung auf der anderen Seite. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von der European Foundation of Democracy. Die Reihe "Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security" veröffentlicht Studien aus dem Bereich der Politikwissenschaft und der Soziologie. Die Publikationen in der Reihe befassen sich dabei mit dem Spannungsfeld zwischen den positiven Entwicklungen von Demokratie und Menschenrechten auf der einen Seite und den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen durch Radikalisierung auf der anderen Seite. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von der European Foundation of Democracy. Die Reihe "Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security" veröffentlicht Studien aus dem Bereich der Politikwissenschaft und der Soziologie. Die Publikationen in der Reihe befassen sich dabei mit dem Spannungsfeld zwischen den positiven Entwicklungen von Demokratie und Menschenrechten auf der einen Seite und den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen durch Radikalisierung auf der anderen Seite. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von der European Foundation of Democracy.

2 publications

Australian Studies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

This interdisciplinary book series showcases dynamic, innovative research on contemporary and historical Australian culture. It aims to foster interventions in established debates on Australia as well as opening up new areas of enquiry that reflect the diversity of interests in the scholarly community. The series includes research in a range of fields across the humanities and social sciences, such as history, literature, media, philosophy, cultural studies, gender studies and politics. Proposals are encouraged in areas such as Indigenous studies, critical race and whiteness studies, women'Â’s studies, studies in colonialism and coloniality, multiculturalism, the experimental humanities and ecocriticism. Of particular interest is research that promotes the study of Australia in cross-cultural, transnational and comparative contexts. Cross-disciplinarity and new methodologies are welcomed. The series will feature the work of leading authors but also invites proposals from emerging scholars. Proposals for monographs, biographies and high-quality edited volumes are welcomed. Proposals and manuscripts considered for the series will be subject to rigorous peer review and editorial attention. The series is affiliated with the International Australian Studies Association (www.inasa.org). Please see their website for information about applying to the ECR Publication Subsidy Scheme. Editorial Board: Dr Victoria Herche (University of Cologne), Dr Sukhmani Khorana (Western Sydney University), Associate Professor Shino Konishi (Australian Catholic University), Associate Professor Jeanine Leane (University of Melbourne), Associate Professor Alana Lentin (Western Sydney University), Professor Martin Nakata (James Cook University), Dr BJ Newton (University of New South Wales, Australia), Associate Professor Marguerite Nolan (Australian Catholic University), Dr Andonis Piperoglou (Griffith University), Associate Professor Emily Potter (Deakin University), Professor Noah Riseman (Australian Catholic University), Dr Jessa Rogers (Queensland University of Technology), Dr Liza-Mare Syron (University of New South Wales), Dr Anthea Taylor (University of Sydney), Dr Daniella Trimboli (Deakin University), Dr Daozhi Xu (Macquarie University).

12 publications

German-Australian Studies / Deutsch-Australische Studien

ISSN: 1421-7902

18 publications

Humana Civilitas

ISSN: 0742-115X

0 publications

Semiotics and the Human Sciences

ISSN: 1054-8386

16 publications

Consciousness and Human Systems

The interdisciplinary series "Consciousness and Human Systems" presents conference proceedings on philosophy, education, and medicine. Scholars present current studies on human thought, natural laws and psycho-semantics as well as Shamanism, traditional healing and meditation. The series is published by professors of psychology, philosophy, and medical anthropology. The interdisciplinary series "Consciousness and Human Systems" presents conference proceedings on philosophy, education, and medicine. Scholars present current studies on human thought, natural laws and psycho-semantics as well as Shamanism, traditional healing and meditation. The series is published by professors of psychology, philosophy, and medical anthropology. The interdisciplinary series "Consciousness and Human Systems" presents conference proceedings on philosophy, education, and medicine. Scholars present current studies on human thought, natural laws and psycho-semantics as well as Shamanism, traditional healing and meditation. The series is published by professors of psychology, philosophy, and medical anthropology.

3 publications