The development of human rights law in response to globalization is not new, and there is

nothing inherent in the international system that would prevent further protective measures.
A number of U.N. specialized agencies have also addressed the question of globalization.
This global development is sometimes viewed as being responsible for exploitation, and
other forms of human rights abuses. On the other hand, improvements in human rights are
sometimes attributed to the spread of liberal ideas and movements, which is one of the key
dimensions of globalization. Critics say human rights have been adversely affected by
globalization for instance right to equality and other socio economic rights. The commitment
of the United Nations to the indivisibility of human rights is reflected in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
Human rights are the first responsibility of governments. While globalization offers great
opportunities, the fact that its benefits are very unevenly shared and its costs unevenly
distributed represents an aspect of the process that affects the full enjoyment of all human
rights, in particular in developing countries. Inequality has risen during this present
globalization period. In this paper an attempt has been made to highlight the impact of
globalization on human rights regime.In an age of globalization, the recognition of human
dignity and the struggle to protect human rights has become even more complex and
challenging. While protections for human rights are increasingly enacted by governments and
international bodies like the United Nations, grave threats to and gross violations of human
rights are also on the rise.
The world’s financial capital is ever more integrated, and wealth is ever more centralized in
the hands of financial elites and corporate institutions. Realizing social and economic rights,
especially eradicating hunger and reducing unemployment, is becoming increasingly difficult.
Bringing conflicts to a just and durable resolution is more daunting with the increased
capacity of individuals, governments and their military forces, and other entities, including
paramilitary and extremist groups, to organize and unleash violence. These groups have
access to more sophisticated communications technology and more deadly instruments of
war than ever before.
Ending violence and wars, and checking impunity and disregard for international human
rights and humanitarian laws will require more than political will and moral courage.
Concrete programs and mechanisms are needed to realize the totality of human rights: civil,
political, social, economic, and cultural. We must offer peace by advocating for its concrete
manifestations in the availability of nutritious food to eat and clean water to drink, for decent
work and living wage for everyone, and health, housing and education for all.