THE CHALLENGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION: WHAT IS THE WORK OF THE UNITED NATIONS?

In this paper, one analyzes the restructuring of power in the context of economic globalization and the recognition of the individual as a subject of international law. It recognizes that the strengthening of human rights impacts on state sovereignty, and its effectiveness finds obstacles in face of international trade transnationality and the lack of international accountability for companies' violations of human rights. It identifies the importance of strengthening international human-rights law, international solidarity, cooperation of States and the implementation effective actions. It analyses the work of the United Nations, especially in approving John Ruggie's "Protect, Respect, Remedy" Framework and his Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. It concludes that there has been progress, athough it is necessary to go further in order to implement and give effect to the principles.