Advancing Equity and Social Justice Through Human Rights Law

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Author(s): Maryam Ishrat Beg (Manipal University Jaipur, India), Govind Yadav (Manipal University Jaipur, India)and Poojyashree Kumawat (Manipal University Jaipur, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 34
Source title: Integrating Legal Compliance With Sustainable Development Goals
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Farahdilah Ghazali (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)and Siti Fazilah Abdul Shukor (University of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1792-2.ch010

Keywords: Environment & Agriculture / General Law / Information Science Reference / Sustainable Development

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Human rights law is crucial for promoting unity and equality in society, protecting individuals from abuse and codifying rights and responsibilities. It underpins social justice by enabling or inhibiting fairness in various scenarios. The chapter explores the impact of international human rights conventions on national codes, highlighting the relationship between global norms and human rights law. It suggests a combination of legal accreditation, international cooperation, and grassroots activism to challenge barriers and create a more just and equitable societal order.

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