Human Rights and Humanitarian Diplomacy: Negotiating for Human Rights Protection and Humanitarian Access

Human Rights Diplomacy provides an up to date and accessible overview of the field, and serves as a practical guide to those seeking to engage in human rights work. Kelly-Kate Pease uses clear language and practical examples to teach readers the difficult skill of systematically looking at human rights and humanitarian negotiations. After a brief overview of human rights and what is meant by diplomacy, Pease argues that while human rights are internationally recognized, important disagreements exist on definition, priority and implementation. With the help of Human Rights Diplomacy, these differences can be bridged, and a new generation of human rights professionals will build better relationships.

- Identifies different actors/key officials at different levels who engage in diplomacy and review both private (quiet) and public diplomacy
- Shows how to navigate competing world-views, understandings, and prioritizations of human rights
- Helps readers develop structure and strategy for negotiations
- Includes practical insights from working professionals as well as academic perspective
- Guides readers and classrooms with discussion questions, key terms, and suggestions for further reading