With the research component of your class in mind, we have compiled a listing of useful resources for the topic of human rights jurisprudence. If you have any questions, please request a student consult with a librarian using the form linked on the left hand side of this guide.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (General Assembly Resolution 217A (1948): The foundation of international human rights law
Core International Human Rights Instruments: You can filter the list by subject. The OHCHR list also has other universal instruments related to human rights. Core instruments include:
European Convention on Human Rights: With protocols and cases of the European Court of Human Rights
Documents of the Inter-American system of human rights: Include:
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
Originally published on September 1, 2022 by Amy Flick.
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