This open access book analyses the interplay of sustainable development and human rights
from different perspectives including fight against poverty, health, gender equality, working …

This is not to say human rights advocates were generally and universally satisfied with the
2030 Agenda, its goals, targets and monitoring mechanisms. Indeed, there was …

In recent years, economic inequality has soared to unprecedented levels, presenting new
threats to the full spectrum of human rights. Against this backdrop, Agenda 2030 includes a …

Highlights•Human rights (HR) norms inspired the SDGs' focus on inclusive development
(ID).•HR/ID norms can be used to address persistent inequalities and development …

Though they improve upon the millennium development goals (MDGs), the new sustainable
development goals (SDGs) have important draw-backs. First, in assessing present …

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have generated tremendous discussion in
global policy and academic circles. On the one hand, they have been hailed as the most …

With a rallying cry of 'leave no one behind', the Sustainable Development Agenda has
moved inequalities centre stage. A number of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …

Abstract The 2011 Human Development Report argues that the urgent global challenges of
sustainability and equity must be addressed together–and identifies policies on the national …

In this column I discuss the background, evolution, legal status and functions of the human
right to development, with special reference to the proposed draft Convention on this …

A HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE ON THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS Paper
prepared as a contribution to the work of the Millennium Pr Page 1 A HUMAN RIGHTS …