The Middle East Journal · 2005 · 16 citations · 0 references
LawHuman Rights LawInternational RelationsHuman RightsInstitutional TheoryMiddle Eastern StudiesHuman Rights GovernanceHuman Rights InstitutionsHuman Rights ProtectionInstitutional DesignInternational Human Rights LawMiddle Eastern PoliticsHuman Rights RegimesInstitutional CreationInstitutional InfluencesInternational Institutional DesignMiddle East PolicySystematic SurveysUnited Nations Human Rights System
Ten states in the Middle East have created or plan to establish “national human rights institutions” to implement internationally recognized norms. This article offers a systematic survey of this new but unexplored terrain, examining issues of institutional creation, design, and impact in the context of domestic and international influences. After describing the global trend and analyzing the regional cases, the article concludes by discussing the positive aspects and persistent challenges facing these emerging actors.