Ius Humani. Law Journal
Vol. 15 N.º 2 (2026): Ius Humani. Revista de Derecho

State and Human Rights: Challenges, Responsibility, and Compliance in the International Sphere

López Ruiz, Iliana (Unknown)
Pineda Champutiz, Diana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes State responsibility for human rights violations within the framework of international law. The central objective is to examine the legal foundations of this responsibility, the normative sources that support it, and the mechanisms for supervision and enforceability at the international and regional levels. Through a theoretical and doctrinal analysis, the study reviews the constitutive elements of the State and its essential functions in guaranteeing human rights, addressing the evolution of these rights and their relationship with international obligations. The methodology used is qualitative, based on a documentary review of international norms, jurisprudence, and specialized doctrine. Normative and critical analysis methods are employed to evaluate the relationship between State sovereignty and international commitments regarding human rights. Among the main findings, the study highlights that international law imposes on States the obligation to respect, protect, and guarantee human rights, which extends beyond their internal jurisdiction and entails supranational oversight mechanisms. The role of human rights protection systems, such as the UN and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, is examined, identifying challenges in the effective implementation of their decisions. From this perspective, the article offers a critical reflection on the structural limitations of the international human rights protection system and highlights the need to strengthen domestic mechanisms for the implementation of international decisions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iushumani

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Ius Humani Law Journal is a platform (iushumani.org) open to researchers around the world. It contains articles in all languages, where writers publish original studies on persons rights (natural, human or constitutional) and about the effective procedures for the protection of rights. The studies ...