The post-war structure of human rights instruments is the basis for much of the West's rhetoric, policy and worldview. Its universality is axiomatic. But is it as universal as we think? On the other hand, is the cultural relativist argument a cloak for human rights abuse or a statement of obvious principle?

Preface by Sir David Green
Introduction by Saad Halawani
Are Human Rights Universal? by Helena Kennedy
Whose rights are they anyway? - Reaching a critical understanding of human rights-speak in the 21st century, by Massoud Shadjareh
Human Rights in a Pluralist World, by Heiner Bielefeldt
Culture Clash: Asian Political Values and Human Rigts, by Christine Loh