This interdisciplinary collection from the Human RightsQuarterly brings together in a single volume nineteen ofthe most compelling articles written on women's humanrights issues. For the past twenty-five years, Human RightsQuarterly has been a leading publisher of important workin human rights research, exploring the fundamental natureof human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration ofHuman Rights. By providing decision makers with insightinto complex human rights issues, the journal helps to de-fine national and international human rights policy.This special issue focuses specifically on the challenges thatwomen face and the efforts by individuals and organizationsalike to ensure the protection of women under internationallaw. The articles are organized into five sections that discuss the history and evolution of women's humanrights, religion, violence, economic rights, and reproductiverights. They essays address such topics as the rights ofMiddle Eastern women, rape camps in the former Yugoslavia,and abortion law in Ireland. 1 halftone, 4 line drawings.
