kseniya hanchar
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International legal regulation is focused on the end result that the parties to international communication seek to achieve. The purpose of human rights treaties is to fully realise individual human rights and freedoms. Therefore, by becoming a party to a human rights convention, a State has not fulfilled the purpose of the relevant treaty, but…
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Education is a fundamental element in unlocking the potential of every human being. As a significant tool for sustainable development, education contributes to personal and collective well-being and benefits both individuals and societies. Recognizing the key role of education, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Millennium Declaration on September 18, 2000, in…
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The process of international recognition of the rights of each individual, based on the essential dignity of each human being, has created a branch of international law called international human rights law. Human rights are defined by a set of principles and rules initially enunciated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR…
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Recognition of women’s reproductive rights as an integral part of international women’s human rights system has taken a long time. Generally, this can be explained by the fact that women’s rights and women’s issues as such have historically been “on the periphery of international human rights” [1]. Meantime, the well-being of women, although based on…
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“The gap between legal recognition and effective realisation of girls’ and women’s right to education remains critical” – notes the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. [1] In view of this, on 27 November 2017, CEDAW published its General Recommendation No. 36 on the right of girls and women to education, based on…
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Human rights law is constantly evolving in the process of developing new international and national legal instruments. At the same time, the focus of human rights law doctrine for decades has been more on law-making, when there is a growing need for international human rights activity to move from the establishment of legal standards to…
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The role of education in the advancement of women and girls cannot be overemphasised. Education is an essential tool to equip girls and women with the knowledge and skills they need to claim their rights, make autonomous and informed decisions, and choose their path in life. [1] Unfortunately, discrimination in education is still one of…