| Description |
1 online resource (482 pages) |
| Contents |
'Civilised nations' and the colour line -- The Great War and the fragile peace -- Mandates, minorities, and the League of Nations -- The United Nations Charter -- Early years of the United Nations -- The International Bill of Rights -- UNESCO : fighting the doctrine of racial inequality -- Colonialism and neo-colonialism at the United Nations -- The international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination -- Apartheid -- Racial discrimination as a crime against humanity -- Days, years, decades, and conferences on racial discrimination chapter -- The colour line's long twentieth century |
| Summary |
"Racism and racial discrimination emerged as themes in public international law at the end of the First World War. This was a consequence of the participation of countries from the Global South who had hitherto been excluded from international law making. A Japanese proposal to recognise racial equality in the Covenant of the League of Nations was vetoed by President Wilson. The battle against racial discrimination at the international level really began with the United Nations, in 1946. The Global South pushed for action to deal with racism in South Africa, for example, among several other initiatives directed at racial discrimination. In the first decades of the United Nations, campaigns against racial discrimination were the beating heart of the human rights activities of the organisation. Major landmarks include the adoption of the 1965 Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the 1973 Convention Against Apartheid. Important mechanisms in human rights were often instigated in measures directed at racial discrimination. These were invariable pushed by States of the Global South and obstructed by governments of Europe and North America. When the apartheid regime finally fell, in 1990, international activities were recalibrated with a focus on xenophobia. But the issue of racism and racial discrimination, directed principally at people of colour, returned with the 2001 Durban Conference. Tensions have continued about a range of issues, including reparations for slavery and the slave trade. In 2020, the murder of George Floyd prompted renewed activity. This book narrates the history of racism and racial discrimination in international law, challenging the narrative that human rights are a creation of the Global North while demonstrating the decisive contribution of the Global South"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 27, 2023) |
| Subject |
International law -- Social aspects -- History
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Racism -- History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2023007357 |
| ISBN |
0197744486 |
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0197744494 |
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0197744508 |
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9780197744482 |
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9780197744499 |
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9780197744505 |
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