Science & human rights
CFRS has compiled and published a compendium of human rights instruments from multilateral and regional political bodies, complemented by an introductory text on the pertinence of these legal documents and their relevance to the work of CFRS.
The practice of science is a universal endeavour, transcending international boundaries through transnational research collaboration, the sharing of research ideas, data and information, the provision of technical assistance, and research and development with transnational implications. In light of the ICSU Principle of the Universality of Science, it is valuable to identify and understand the underpinning legal universal principles that exist to facilitate and regulate science, principles with universal recognition and application. Human rights law provides such a framework.
The compendium of relevant legal documents is published under "Science & human rights".
