A Compilation of International and Regional Instruments and Case-Law on Minorities and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Volume I: International Instruments. Part 1

This is Volume I of a unique and much needed collection of materials. A Compilation of International and Regional Instruments and Case-Law on Minorities and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights brings together global and regional instruments and case-law. Many of these texts and documents are not easily found elsewhere. The breadth of coverage is second to none and testifies to the in-depth knowledge and expertise of the editors. It will be an essential resource for all those working to implement and defend the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, i.e., the groups themselves and individuals belonging to them, legal practitioners, human rights defenders, officials of governments and non-governmental organizations, academics, and others. Topics covered include civil, cultural, economic, political, social, and solidarity rights, as well as religious and linguistic rights, land ownership, natural resources, climate change, and many others. The work includes a Foreword, an Introduction, and a detailed Index. Volume I: International Instruments; Volume II: Regional Instruments; Volume III: International Case-Law; Volume IV: Regional Case-Law.