How do international norms independently impact the advancement of human rights?
They do not, because states are only influenced by the pursuit of power.
Incorrect AnswerGovernments feel guilty if they do not try to protect and advance human rights.
Incorrect AnswerThe UN is able to enforce international human rights norms.
Incorrect Answer None of the options given are correct.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Governments cannot legitimately deny obligations that they have voluntarily incurred by becoming parties to international human rights treaties. Authoritative international human rights norms thus allow local human rights advocates to focus on how to protect and implement human rights, rather than debate whether the rights in question really are rights.
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By: Gagandeep Singh