The book "Environmental Protection and Human Rights" explores international human rights issues, including those in the Global South. It delves into the philosophical basis of human rights, the challenges in identifying human rights abuses, and different perspectives on human rights. The book also examines institutions like the United Nations and regional bodies that work to uphold human rights standards. It covers various human rights topics such as genocide, torture, and capital punishment, as well as lesser-known areas like socioeconomic and environmental rights. Additionally, it focuses on the rights of marginalized groups like children, persons with disabilities, women, laborers, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ individuals.