This Handbook: Emphasises the need to consider human rights in all their dimensions to better understand structural reasons behind the persistence of human rights violations Explores the various frameworks in which to consider human rights ¿ conceptual, political and transnational/international Discusses the areas subject to particularly intense debate ¿ gender, religion, transitions and accountability Covers perspectives ranging from Global Theory to Grassroots reflections, emphasising the need for academic work on human rights to engage more seriously with the reflections of those working on the ground