This book is a collection of essays on human rights by the fellows of the «Bartolomé de las Casas» Human Rights Institute at Carlos III de Madrid University. The Human Rights Institute was created by Professor Gregorio Peces-Barba as a reference for the research on human rights interconnecting the ethical, legal and political perspectives. This collection of essays comprises 23 essays, each centered on a key issue. Broad in scope and original in approach, this collection of essays will be a valuable resource for students and scholars.