Internationalization implies the enactment of human rights laws by nation-states to the same instruments. Universalization of human rights is about a world actually living out the values that undergird human rights. The record on universalization is dismal. While there are sophisticated human rights instruments in place, they are often stymied by the disregard and violation by governments and other groups. International recognition and affirmation of human rights are not guarantees to implementation.
Human rights become meaningful only through national observance and protection.
They need to be incorporated in the basic laws, constitutions and charters of countries, including other entities like non-governmental organizations and corporations. Commitment to human rights principles is not the same as actual implementation. A commitment to human rights must go together with a detailed program of implementation. It is important to have organizations monitor a government s adherence to human rights. Human rights work is most effective when there is a movement to rally around and monitor the issues.