Abstract:
It is only recently that individual human beings as well as peoples in
general have gained a place in international law and in international
politics, traditionally the domain of states and international organisations.
Civil society and non-governmental organisations play a crucial role in
international issues and through the media and other communication
channels people are better informed about the world around them.
With this has come more respect for man and for protection of the
individual, with attendant rights and obligations.
