International Human Rights Law: Protected Rights (Volume II) provides a detailed analysis of the categories of rights protected under international human rights law, examining their legal content, scope, and the obligations imposed on states. The volume focuses on civil and political rights, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights, outlining their normative foundations and legal implications.

The book also addresses key challenges related to the interpretation, implementation, and limitation of these rights, and the mechanisms available for their protection against violations. As a continuation of the first volume, this work shifts the focus from sources and monitoring mechanisms to the substantive rights themselves, offering a comprehensive understanding of international human rights law.