Protecting Human Rights and Peacebuilding: Examining Complex and Dynamic Relationship

Abstract

Aim of the Study: The subject of the relationship between human rights and peacebuilding has been at the forefront of academic, policy, and practitioner discourse since the 1990s. In recent years, it has gained momentum as a result of the realisation in many policy statements that human rights, peace, and development are interconnected and that practical actions should be based on these connections. In reality, a certain blurring of these areas' borders may be noticed. To date, however, experience has shown that connecting human rights and peacebuilding successfully is frequently easier said than done, because efforts in the two domains may both complement and contradict one another.

Methodology: This study is based on qualitative research. The researcher analysed statutes, local and international laws, protocols, conventions, treaties and reports for the accomplishment of this work.

Findings: This study serves as the Human Rights Practice devoted to human rights and peace-building. It describes the larger legal framework in which human rights and peace-building are discussed, as well as the significance of interacting with discourses and policies pertaining to state building and development aid. These influence the understanding and execution of human rights and peacebuilding independently and in connection to one another, both internationally and within particular country contexts. To date, they have been seldomly examined openly with regard to the intersection between human rights and peacebuilding.

Conclusion: This article clarifies the use of key concepts and discusses three implications of the close relationship between human rights violations and violent conflict, thereby establishing the foundation for a collection of law and policy and practice notes on the connection between human rights and peace-building.