Relasi Antara Hukum Internasional, Hukum Hak Asasi Manusia, Dan Demokrasi

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between international law, human rights law, and democracy within the framework of the global legal system. These three concepts are integrative and mutually reinforcing in creating a just, peaceful, and human-centered international order. International law provides the normative framework for democratic governance and the protection of human rights, while human rights law supplies the substantive values of justice, freedom, and equality that form the essence of democracy itself. The research employs a normative juridical method using statute, conceptual, and case approaches. The analysis focuses on key international legal instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), as well as their implementation within state practices. The findings reveal that the relationship between international law, human rights, and democracy is reciprocal: international law provides legitimacy for the enforcement of human rights and democracy, while the effective implementation of democracy that respects human rights reinforces the validity of international legal norms. Nevertheless, challenges remain, including resistance to international intervention, weak domestic implementation, and democratic backsliding in several countries. Therefore, strengthening global commitment to the rule of law, respect for human rights, and the consolidation of democratic values is essential to ensure that these three pillars function harmoniously in building a just and humane world order.