Protection of honor, dignity and business reputation of citizens in international law

Abstract

Honor, dignity and business reputation are moral and legal categories that, in one way or another, reflect the assessment of moral and other qualities of a person. In the article, the author highlights the historical, legal and international aspect of the institution of honor, dignity and business reputation of persons, characterizes these categories as objects of legal protection; considers ways to protect violated human rights, as well as highlights some of the problems that arise in connection with this protection. An important role in the study is given to international non-governmental organizations established to promote international cooperation in the field of protecting the rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen. A special specificity of such activities of INGOs is the presence of a related area of activities with state and supranational government structures. Moreover, its inextricable link with politics within the existing international legal order is emphasized.