Human Rights: Principles and Practice in Canada and Internationally

Human rights are a central focus across disciplines like legal studies, philosophy, and political science, yet Canadian undergraduates lack an introductory resource grounded in a Canadian context.

Human Rights: Principles and Practice in Canada and Internationally is the first resource of its kind, bridging this gap with accessible, expert-driven content and diverse case studies adressing issues impacting women, children, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ communities. By covering core legal principles without heavy jargon, it encourages readers to critically examine human rights through cross-cultural perspectives, critiques, and socioeconomic dimensions, fostering both global awareness and local relevance.

Featuring expert insights from authors across Canada, this essential text provides a current and cohesive exploration of human rights and the cultural, legal, and social contexts contexts within which they are formed, valued, and enforced. It challenges readers to engaged thoughtfully with the complexities of human rights and inspires them to push the boundaries of what is possible in this critically evolving field.