Human Rights in the Arab World

"An important contribution to the debate on the relationship between culture and international human rights norms." (International Affairs) "An extremely readable and insightful volume that will surely become essential reading for policy-makers and human rights activists as well as for academics across a range of disciplines." (Lynn Welchman, University of London) "For much too long, the international debates on human rights have been missing the important voices of those in the Arab region. This volume of expert contributions goes a long way towards redressing this balance, informing readers of the complexities and intensities of the political, cultural, and religious debates surrounding the efforts to promote human rights within the region." (Fateh Azzam, The American University of Cairo) "Cultural preconceptions often drive debates about human rights in the Middle East and North Africa. Human Rights in the Arab World takes a substantial step in the opposite direction. Its principal contribution is to undermine the prevailing view that human rights are largely irrelevant in a region deemed sui generis. As such, the book should appeal to a broad audience, including human rights students and regional specialists alike." (Human Rights & Human Welfare)