International Institutions and the Protection of Human Rights Regionally and Internationally

Abstract

International Organizations has facilitated the globalization of the world today. Best described than defined, there are several kinds of international organization that has sprung up over the years with set goals and objectives sacrosanct to its establishment. Human rights institutions and instruments operate at various levels; international, regional and sub-regional. This work employs the doctrinal method of research as it takes a look at the protection of human rights through international organizations. The exercise focused on relevant institutions for the protection of human rights at the international and regional level especially in Europe and Africa. Also, while focusing on the protection of human rights, the work brings to light some of the challenges eminent in the protection of human rights through international organisations. The instruments used at different levels, especially global and regional treaties as well as political agreements and non-binding instruments were mapped out. Therefore, the work is an overview of key institutions, their objectives and instruments with their mandate, competences and modus operandi defined by international law. With a number of challenges identified, the work proffered solutions in form of recommendation to include the fact that international organisations need to be specific in their human rights protection through their instruments. They also need to be proactive rather than reactive in its protection of human rights.