Synopsis Human rights are rights which some hold to be inalienable and belonging to all humans, according to natural law. Such rights are necessary for freedom and the maintenance of a reasonable quality of life. Violation of human rights is a heinous crime against society hence a grave problem which concern the entire human race. Every day we are hearing numberless cases of human rights violations form various parts of the world. Even though there are international and regional legal measures to protect fundamental rights of human beings, the issues of human rights violations are increasing day-by-day. The present volume comprehensively analysis some of the gross human rights issues faced by humanity including violations of the rights of children, women, refugees, prisoners and HIV-affected people. The issues of racial hatred, torture, economic, social and cultural rights issues are also covered. It also highlights the role of United Nations and other human rights bodies in protecting and promoting human rights. Policy makers, human rights activists, researchers and all who related with human rights and humanitarian affairs will find this work of utmost use.