Again, this is where a multi-national organization, like the UN, can help eliminate this bias to really determine if the practice is a human rights violation. Conclusion:

Human rights has been a concern for societies since ancient times. Today, although many strides have been made, there are still concerns about human rights violations. Thanks to advancements in communication technologies, now the plight of those suffering on the other side of the globe can be acknowledged by others, who in the past would not have known about it. Also, multi-national organizations, such as the UN, have made human rights a priority. Yet, this does not simply give a singular nation carte blanche to intervene when they believe a violation of human rights is occurring. This is due to both State sovereignty and cultural practices. A singular nation cannot make an unbiased decision on whether or not a practice is truly a violation. In fact, many 'socially progressive' countries have been the worst offenders of human rights violations, when dealing with what they believed to be lesser cultures. Even if the action appears to be politically motivated, only by having a multi-national force investigate the issue can the world be assured that some bias...

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