Protecting Human Rights Through Financial Auditing

Human rights protection is often viewed through legal, political, or institutional lenses, yet accountability plays an equally important role in ensuring that rights are respected and upheld in practice. Public resources are central to the delivery of services that directly affect people's lives, making transparency in their management a matter of both governance and social responsibility. When financial oversight is weak, the consequences can extend beyond inefficiency and corruption, affecting access to essential services and undermining public trust. In this context, financial auditing serves as an important mechanism for promoting accountability and ensuring that public institutions fulfill their obligations to the communities they serve. Understanding the relationship between auditing and human rights has therefore become increasingly relevant in contemporary governance and public administration. Protecting Human Rights Through Financial Auditing explores the intersection of human rights and financial auditing, highlighting the role of accountability in protecting public interest. This book examines how auditing can help ensure that public resources are used in ways that support the rights and well-being of individuals and communities. Drawing on international practices and real-world examples, this book considers how effective oversight strengthens public trust and contributes to more transparent governance. Covering topics such as global human rights standards, illicit finance prevention mechanisms, and responsible capital allocation, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, financial auditing professionals, fiscal governance specialists, compliance professionals, public audit agencies, accountability advocates, legal professionals, policymakers, and more.