Book description
Few names are so closely connected with the cause of human rights as
that of Mary Robinson. As former President of Ireland, she was ideally
positioned for passionately and eloquently arguing the case for human
rights around the world. Over five tumultuous years that included the
tragic events of 9/11, she offered moral leadership and vision to the
global human rights movement. This volume is a unique account in
Robinson's own words of her campaigns as United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights.
A Voice for Human Rights offers an edited collection of
Robinson's public addresses, given between 1997 and 2002, when she
served as High Commissioner. The book also provides the first in-depth
account of the work of the Office of High Commissioner for Human
Rights. With a foreword by Kofi Annan and an afterword by Louise
Arbour, the current High Commissioner for Human Rights, the book will
be of interest to all concerned with international human rights,
international relations, development, and politics.
Mary Robinson is former United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights, 1997-2002, and former President of Ireland, 1990-97. She now
leads Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative. Kevin
Boyle is Professor of Law and Director of the Human Rights Centre at the
University of Essex. Kofi Annan of Ghana was the seventh Secretary
General of the United Nations, from 1997 to 2004. Louise Arbour is
current United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She began her
term in 2004.
