Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies 2018
DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.013.354
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Transnational Human Rights Networks: Significance and Challenges

Abstract: Transnational human rights networks refer to a form of cross-border collective action that seeks to promote compliance with universally accepted norms. Principled transnational activism began to draw sustained scholarly attention after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 and the creation of a new type of information-driven and impartial transnational activism, embodied in organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. Scholarship on transnational human rights … Show more

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“…With regard to economic, social and cultural rights, it is also important to highlight what Schmitz (2010) understands as a trend for human rights NGOs to seek new alliances with humanitarian and development groups, noting that this change may be the beginning of a transformation where organizations move to a position of fighting against the structural causes of violations, such as ethnic divisions and competition for resources. In this sense, Brazil's domestic experiences with the promotion of economic and social rights can generate important opportunities to promote effective policies beyond its borders.…”
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“…With regard to economic, social and cultural rights, it is also important to highlight what Schmitz (2010) understands as a trend for human rights NGOs to seek new alliances with humanitarian and development groups, noting that this change may be the beginning of a transformation where organizations move to a position of fighting against the structural causes of violations, such as ethnic divisions and competition for resources. In this sense, Brazil's domestic experiences with the promotion of economic and social rights can generate important opportunities to promote effective policies beyond its borders.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Human Rights NGOs, according to Blitt (2004), are independent organizations that can operate at Finally, according to Keck and Sikkink (1998) When political entrepreneurs promote them; 3) At conferences or when other type of contact between activists happen (Keck and Sikkink, 1998;Schmitz, 2010).…”
Section: Transnational Advocacy Network and The Role Of Human Rightsmentioning
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“…When political entrepreneurs promote them; 3) At conferences or when other type of contact between activists happen (Keck and Sikkink, 1998;Schmitz, 2010).…”
Section: Transnational Advocacy Network and The Role Of Human Rightsmentioning
confidence: 99%