The growing acceptance of the human rights approach to development among
policy makers has highlighted the need for practical guidance for
development programmers. This new volume seeks to address this need,
providing ideas and suggestions as well as outlining the conceptual basis
of the rights approach.

The human rights approach to development takes the International Bill of
Rights as the framework for the design and delivery of development the
basis of efforts to end poverty nationally and
internationally. International human rights agreements state the rights of
the poor and the obligations and duties of governments to respect, protect
and fulfill these rights. Translating these obligations and duties into
national and international development programs and budgets is the
challenge being taken on by an increasing number of government and
non-government development agencies. This book aims to contribute
constructively to these efforts.

"Their ideas are challenging. This group is asking the right questions"
Mary Robinson, High Commissioner for Human Rights, 1998

The Rights Way to Development - Policy and Practice can be ordered for $30
plus postage from [email protected]

Patrick Earle
Tel/Fax (61 2) 9311 0159
[email protected]

Human Rights Council of Australia
PO Box L23, South Maroubra, 2035

Just published

Working Together - The Human Rights Based Approach to Development
Reports of the October 2000 - Stockholm NGO and Donor Agency Workshops now
available at
www.hrca.org.au

The Rights Way to Development - A Human Rights Approach to Development
Assistance - Policy and Practice - available now $30