What constitutes a fair trial for Saddam Hussein? What rights do survivors of Hurricane Katrina have to food and water? How does international law try to regulate trafficking of women and children into Europe? When can a State legitimately avoid complying with human rights due to a perceived terrorist threat? International human rights, now more than ever, is at the forefront of global politics and encompasses a broad and diverse range of subjects, issues and geographical jurisdictions. This new textbook takes a thematic approach to the subject by collecting material around concepts and frameworks rather than specific rights making it the ideal companion for most courses in international human rights. Cases and materials are clearly separated from the main body of the text so that extracted material is immediately recognisable. The surrounding text contextualises each extract and explains the relevant issues, while questions throughout the book encourage students to analyse and debate the material they are reading. This book is ideal for students seeking to truly engage with and understand the key issues concerning the study of international human rights.