Teaching Paper: Human Rights Instruments and Resources for Rights-Based Approaches
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hm-rght-dv-tp-01
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This Teaching Paper introduces the key human rights instruments and resources that underpin Rights-Based Approaches (RBAs) in development and non-profit practice. It outlines foundational treaties—including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenants, and specialized conventions such as CEDAW, CRC, and CRPD—and demonstrates their application in advocacy, program design, and monitoring. It also highlights practical resources provided by organizations like the OHCHR, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, which supply accessible data, advocacy tools, and implementation guidance. A case study from Kenya shows how CEDAW and the CRC were used to improve girls’ education outcomes. By combining academic grounding with practitioner-focused tools, the paper serves as both a teaching reference and a practical guide for integrating human rights into development practice.
Key Topics
- Human rights treaties and conventions
- Rights-Based Approaches (RBAs)
- UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, CRC, CRPD
- International organizations and databases
- Advocacy and program design
- Practical applications in development
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Human Rights Instruments and Resources for Rights-Based Approaches. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hm-rght-dv-tp-01
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