Failing to Protect explains why the respect in which the UN is held is not matched by admiration for its practical attempts to safeguard human rights. The book shows how certain countries and political blocs manipulate and undermine the UN's human rights efforts and argues for urgent and radical reform at the international level.
Focusing on the establishment and early development of the United Nations Human Rights Council, this book evaluates its effectiveness in fulfilling its mandate since its inception in 2006. It employs international law and theories of international relations to analyze the Council's sessions, procedures, and mechanisms. The study critically examines the potential politicization of the Council compared to its predecessor, the UN Commission on Human Rights, providing insights into its operational dynamics and challenges.