The Human Right to a Dignified Existence in an International Context

Twins theoretical underpinnings with practical considerations regarding respecting human dignity through human rights

In their contributions, the authors connect general philosophical reasoning about the foundational role of human dignity for human rights with more concrete demands as to how to deal with basic human needs and to end poverty. These legal and political arguments are based on recent rulings of regional courts and international human rights bodies. They discuss obligations that result from human rights and ask which institutions or corporations are responsible for their realisation.