Western and Muslim Perceptions of Universal Human Rights
In this paper, first the evolution of the Western human rights standpoint and its theoretical underpinnings are traced. Next, the current internationally-approved instruments of human rights are critiqued in terms of their relevance to the needs of individuals and groups in Third World societies. Th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Gents Afrika Platform, Afrika Brug
1994-02-01
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| Series: | Afrika Focus |
| Online Access: | https://ojs.ugent.be/AF/article/view/5712 |