global governance and intervention of human rights

intervention strategies include -

• attempts to change and modernise norms

• NGOs, private organisations and human rights activists

• influence of MNCs in terms of Corporate social responsability

• creation and application of international and national laws

• attempts to stengthen the rule of law

• refrence to legal mechanisms such as the European court of human rights and international criminal court (ICC)

• Treaties or conventions established by supranational organisations such as UN and regional unions like ASEAN, EU, NATO

• agencies of the UN such as Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

• UN peace keeping operations in promoting and protecting human rights

• Humanitarian intervention and humanitarian relief assistance.

the united nations

• 193 member states, each agrees to accept the obligations of the UN Charter

  Human Rights are at the core of the aims of the UN

  Heavily involved in promoting and protecting human rights across the world

  The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has the lead responsibility. Human Rights Council and Human Rights Treaty Bodies work the legal backing of the International Bill of Human Rights. The Security Council deals with grave human rights violations, often in conflict areas. 

NGOs

• Non governmental organisations play a vital role 'on the ground' in areas of conflict.

• Their work can involve monitoring and providing early warning of new violence, modification of social norms through education, training in practical skills of agricultural, water conservation and improved sanitation, provision of medicines, medical assistance and health education, and implementing local strategies to support women and children.

treaties and laws

• formal agreements between groups of countries which are binding in international and national law.

Short Term Effects  

Benefits of intervention: 

• medical assistance and provision of medicines 

• provision of shelter, sanitation, food and water

• military protection preventing further casualties and providing safe and protected places to live

Negatives of intervention: 

• damage to property and infrastructure

• population displacement

• further disrespect of human rights 

• civilian casualties

• disruption of education

• tensions created over aid and conflict prolonged 

• dependence on aid and military action 

long term effects

Positive impact on development: 

• improvement in health and life expectancy inc MMR

• education equality, increased enrolment for girls and boys 

• improved transport system

• development of infrastructure networks 

• internalisation of accepted societal norms 

• democratic elections & political stability 

• strengthened judicial systems 

• employment opportunities and reduction of poverty 

• development of local agricultural systems  

The aim of long term intervention is to prevent / reduce the likelihood of further human right violations taking place. 

human rights intervention and development

• millennium development goals - set in 2000 for 2015

• sustainable development goals - set in 2015 for 2030