{"id":36893,"date":"2025-01-29T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=36893"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:56:02","slug":"international-human-rights-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/international-human-rights-law\/","title":{"rendered":"The future of international human rights: Law and lawlessness"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Are we on the brink of a world without rules? <a href=\"https:\/\/humanrightscongress.org\/2019\/speaker\/esteban-beltran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Esteban Beltr\u00e1n<\/a>, Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amnesty.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amnesty International Spain<\/a>, joined us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/law-school\/\">IE Law School<\/a> to discuss this provocative question. As part of the school\u2019s commitment to fostering intellectual debate, we invited Esteban to share his thoughts on the fragility of \u201crule of law.\u201d This is a principle that safeguards fairness, accountability and human rights. But is it under threat in today\u2019s society? And what does that mean for the future of international human rights?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/from-law-school-to-law-firms-and-beyond-professional-experiences-in-the-master-of-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Law School<\/a> student Josefina Castro attended the event and shared her notes for this article, where we delve into Esteban\u2019s thought-provoking ideas about human rights, global inequality and the future of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/tech4democracy-an-inspiring-initiative-to-protect-democracy-through-technological-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">democracy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-fragile-rule-of-law-balancing-pessimism-and-hope\">A fragile rule of law: Balancing pessimism and hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Esteban began his speech by reflecting on the potential for a \u201clawless future,\u201d presenting a balanced perspective that combined alarming trends with a hope for solutions. The concept of the rule of law was at the core of his discussion. This, in theory, protects the most vulnerable by ensuring equal respect for all rights. However, Esteban argued, \u201cWhen in a conflict, we always have to prioritize some rights over others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/about-us\/universal-declaration-of-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/a> (1948) was an important turning point. This is because, as Esteban explained, it marked \u201cthe first time in history that all human beings were considered equal in dignity.\u201d Exploring its subsequent division into civil-political and socio-economic rights in 1966, Esteban examined how global efforts to uphold equality have evolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-despite-these-frameworks-he-warned-that-implementation-remains-inconsistent-and-political-and-economic-priorities-often-overshadow-the-principle-of-equal-rights\"> Despite these frameworks, he warned that implementation remains inconsistent, and political and economic priorities often overshadow the principle of equal rights.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"The future of international human rights: Law and lawlessness\" class=\"wp-image-36894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-1170x779.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-585x390.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws-263x175.jpeg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/international-human-rights-laws.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these challenges, Esteban emphasized the significant impact of civil society in driving progress on humanitarian issues. From the decline of the death penalty to environmental protection and individual freedoms, many victories have been the result of grassroots activism rather than governmental action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conflicts-and-double-standards-weakening-the-global-order\">Conflicts and double standards: weakening the global order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the list of threats to law and human rights, Esteban highlighted the alarming escalation of global armed conflicts. There are currently 52 active wars devastating nations and causing immense human suffering. Take the chaos in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rescue.org\/article\/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help\">Sudan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amnesty.org\/en\/latest\/news\/2025\/01\/ethiopia-urgent-international-action-needed-to-end-mass-arbitrary-detentions-in-the-amhara-region\/\">Ethiopia<\/a> or the ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2025\/01\/1159316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crisis in Myanmar<\/a>. Esteban explained that these conflicts are \u201cweakening the institutions set up to protect civilians and human rights.\u201d He emphasized that the international community\u2019s responses\u2014or lack thereof\u2014are straying far from the founding values of humanity. You can find these founding values outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/about-us\/universal-declaration-of-human-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical issue raised during the talk was that not all international laws are applied consistently. Esteban elaborated, \u201cIn the way that the global rules are applied to answer these challenges, we see double standards. So, for example, in the case of Ukraine and Russia, two weeks after the aggression in Russia, we had the international criminal court setting up office in Kyiv to investigate what was going on. Whereas in the case of Israel and Gaza, it took almost a year for the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icc-cpi.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> international criminal court<\/a> to start investigating.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-these-disparities-extend-to-how-the-world-addresses-refugee-crises-this-in-turn-seriously-goes-against-international-human-rights-law\">These disparities extend to how the world addresses refugee crises. This in turn seriously goes against international human rights law.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-1170x781.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-585x390.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1-263x175.jpeg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/amnesty-international-human-rights-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These disparities extend to how the world addresses refugee crises. Europe welcomed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontex.europa.eu\/media-centre\/news\/news-release\/5-3-million-ukrainians-have-entered-eu-since-the-beginning-of-invasion-HbXkUz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">five million Ukrainian refugees<\/a> with open arms, yet refugees from countries like Sudan, Ethiopia, and Mali faced significant barriers and unequal treatment. This selective application of international law and protection, Esteban argued, \u201cundermines the respect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/5-reasons-to-specialize-in-human-rights-digital-society-for-your-master-in-international-legal-studies-ll-m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human rights<\/a> and the rule of law.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-fight-for-democracy-laws-protecting-civilization\">The fight for democracy: Laws protecting civilization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the big picture, Esteban identified troubling global trends. These included violations of international law, the misuse of technology and the rise of global solidarity paired with growing inequality. Technology, he said, is a double-edged sword, which can be used to protect human rights through information sharing and monitoring, or to facilitate discrimination and oppression. Esteban stressed the urgent need for balanced regulation to ensure technology serves humanity rather than deepening social and political divides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esteban also highlighted the connection between economic inequality and the erosion of democratic freedoms. \u201cThe global trend,\u201d he warned, \u201cIs the restriction of rights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-citing-rhetoric-from-leaders-like-viktor-orban-esteban-claimed-dehumanizing-language-toward-vulnerable-groups-fuels-populism-and-racism-it-also-undermines-basic-human-rights\">Citing rhetoric from leaders like Viktor Orb\u00e1n, Esteban claimed dehumanizing language toward vulnerable groups fuels populism and racism. It also undermines basic human rights.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/viktor-orban-lithuania.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Concluding his talk, Esteban called for bold reforms. These should come from international institutions like the United Nations, the International Criminal Court and the <a href=\"https:\/\/main.un.org\/securitycouncil\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN Security Council<\/a>. \u201cWe need a coalition of governments, civil society and individuals to change the UN Security Council.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esteban also advocated for a shift in how we regulate technology and private companies. \u201cWe need to take robust legislative and regulatory steps to address the risk and harms caused by rapidly accelerating technologies, especially artificial intelligence, and reign in dominant corporate actors. We cannot live in the hands of corporations, leaving our freedom of expression in the hands of social networks.\u201d He warned that without urgent reforms to technology regulation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/why-study-a-master-in-international-relations-explore-the-roles-you-could-take-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">global governance<\/a>, the world risks descending into fragmentation and instability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-timely-wake-up-call-for-international-human-rights-law\">A timely wake-up call for international human rights law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Esteban\u2019s speech served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing international human rights laws in the 21st century. But it also carried a hopeful message. Through collective action, equitable policies and global solidarity, we can protect democracy and build a more just world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/law-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Law School<\/a>, we believe our students, as future leaders, can work toward solutions that uphold the principles of fairness, accountability and equality for all. By inviting leading voices in human rights and law, the school equips enterprising students with the tools to become future leaders committed to these values. Through programs that emphasize innovative thinking and global perspectives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/law-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Law School<\/a> inspires the next generation to tackle the complexities of our world and drive meaningful change. 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