TO THE QUESTION ON THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW ON THE FORMATION OF THE MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS (THEORY AND HISTORY)

Abstract

In this article there is an attempt to study aspects of the impact of international law on
the formation and development of legal mechanisms for the promotion and protection of
human rights and freedoms. The author analyzes the formation and development of mechanisms
to promote human rights at different historical stages. Main political and legal
ideas of prominent thinkers associated with the implementation of human rights are summarized.
The article focuses on the development of cooperation between the states in the
field of human rights, which is developed both at the universal and regional levels. Some
conclusions and proposals for modernization of bases and basic mechanisms for the protection
of human rights and freedoms in a difficult international context, as well as the
prospects of law in Russia to improve the protection of human rights and freedoms are
made. The author draws attention to the need for enhanced efforts of the world community
in the area of consolidation and protection of human rights, as well as cooperation with
Russia in the human rights activities.