Publication

2017 - University of British Columbia Press

Language

English

Word Count

53,000 words, Guess

Page Count

212 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780774835046
  • ISBN-100774835044
  • Better World Books9780774835046
  • Better World BooksO9-CGE-002
  • Open LibraryOL28888537M

Description

"When it comes to upholding human rights both at home and abroad, many Canadians believe that we have always been 'on the side of the angels'. This book tells the story of Canada's contributions--both good and bad--to the development and advancement of international human rights law at the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) from 1946 to 2006. In it, Canada's reputation is examined through its involvement in a number of contentious human rights issues--political, civil, racial, women's, and Indigenous. An in-depth historical overview of six decades of Canadian engagement within the UN human rights system, this book offers new insights into the nuances, complexities, and contradictions of Canada's human rights policies."--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • On the Side of the AngelsUniversity of British Columbia Press2017

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