Politiske partier og menneskerettighederne
An Introduction to the relationship between political parties and human rights
As DIPD engages with partners around the world to strengthen multiparty dialogue and cooperation and to help enhance the capacities of political parties in representation and accountability, we are on a daily basis confronted with the interlinkage between human rights and democracy. This paper explores the rights and responsibilities of political parties, demonstrating why, how and when human rights matter to political parties. Overall, the paper argues that human rights are important to political parties for four reasons:
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Human rights protect the existence and functions of political parties as important actors in any democracy
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Human rights outline responsibilities of political parties in carrying out these functions
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Human rights provide guidance for enhancing the functions of political parties as actors in democracies
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Human rights and democracy are mutually reinforcing
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