Posts Tagged: human rights
Bartilow A. Horace. “DRUG WARS COLLATERAL DAMAGE: US Counternarcotic Aid and Human Rights in the Americas.” Latin American Research Review, Vol. 49, No. 2 (2014): 24-46. Published by: The Latin American Studies Association Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/43670171 Accessed: 22-01-2019
Derived from:https://wearechange.org/real-drug-lords-brief-history-cia-involvement-drug-trafficking This image is from a different article that identifies the United States government as the real drug lords of the world. It shows a person sniffing cocaine on top the the United States Seal. Although the initial article
Bartilow A. Horace. “DRUG WARS COLLATERAL DAMAGE: US Counternarcotic Aid and Human Rights in the Americas.” Latin American Research Review, Vol. 49, No. 2 (2014): 24-46. Published by: The Latin American Studies Association Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/43670171 Accessed: 22-01-2019
Derived from:https://wearechange.org/real-drug-lords-brief-history-cia-involvement-drug-trafficking This image is from a different article that identifies the United States government as the real drug lords of the world. It shows a person sniffing cocaine on top the the United States Seal. Although the initial article
Michel, Verónica, and Kathryn Sikkink. “Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America.”Law & Society Review 47, no. 4 (2013): 873-907. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43670362
The authors of this article suggest, and provide evidence, that the presence of legal participation rights within Latin American judicial systems assist in individual criminal accountability of domestic human rights violations. They believe that participation rights, knows as private prosecution
Michel, Verónica, and Kathryn Sikkink. “Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America.”Law & Society Review 47, no. 4 (2013): 873-907. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43670362
The authors of this article suggest, and provide evidence, that the presence of legal participation rights within Latin American judicial systems assist in individual criminal accountability of domestic human rights violations. They believe that participation rights, knows as private prosecution
Reina, Angelica S., Brenda J. Lohman, and Marta María Maldonado. “‘He Said They’d Deport Me’: Factors Influencing Domestic Violence Help-Seeking Practices Among Latina Immigrants.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence 29, no. 4 (March 2014): 593–615. doi:10.1177/0886260513505214
Previous literature has shown that women from immigrant populations, including Latina immigrants, suffer disproportionately from gendered violence. Additional studies show that 17.3% of Latina women living in the US, including first-generation immigrants, were victims of partner violence and abuse. Despite
Reina, Angelica S., Brenda J. Lohman, and Marta María Maldonado. “‘He Said They’d Deport Me’: Factors Influencing Domestic Violence Help-Seeking Practices Among Latina Immigrants.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence 29, no. 4 (March 2014): 593–615. doi:10.1177/0886260513505214
Previous literature has shown that women from immigrant populations, including Latina immigrants, suffer disproportionately from gendered violence. Additional studies show that 17.3% of Latina women living in the US, including first-generation immigrants, were victims of partner violence and abuse. Despite
McNeish, John-Andrew. “Extraction, Protest and Indigeneity in Bolivia: The TIPNIS Effect.” Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies 8:2 (July 2013): 221-242.
Using the 2011 protests against the construction of a road through the Isobore Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory (TIPNIS), McNeish argues that the dynamics indigeneity in Bolivia are more complex and contradictory than previous authors have claimed. Contrary to
McNeish, John-Andrew. “Extraction, Protest and Indigeneity in Bolivia: The TIPNIS Effect.” Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies 8:2 (July 2013): 221-242.
Using the 2011 protests against the construction of a road through the Isobore Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory (TIPNIS), McNeish argues that the dynamics indigeneity in Bolivia are more complex and contradictory than previous authors have claimed. Contrary to
Tuite, Ashleigh R., Andrea Thomas-Bachli, Hernan Acosta, Deepit Bhatia, Carmen Huber, Kieran Petrasek, Alexander Watts, Jean HE Yong, Isaac I. Bogoch, and Kamran Khan. “Infectious disease implications of large-scale migration of Venezuelan nationals.” Journal of travel medicine 25, no. 1 (2018): tay077.
The Journal of Travel Medicine highlights the work of Ashleigh R Tuite, Andrea Thomas-Bachli, Hernan Acosta, Deepit Bhatia, Carmen Huber s well as other researchers and their work analyzing the current humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, focusing specifically on how the
Tuite, Ashleigh R., Andrea Thomas-Bachli, Hernan Acosta, Deepit Bhatia, Carmen Huber, Kieran Petrasek, Alexander Watts, Jean HE Yong, Isaac I. Bogoch, and Kamran Khan. “Infectious disease implications of large-scale migration of Venezuelan nationals.” Journal of travel medicine 25, no. 1 (2018): tay077.
The Journal of Travel Medicine highlights the work of Ashleigh R Tuite, Andrea Thomas-Bachli, Hernan Acosta, Deepit Bhatia, Carmen Huber s well as other researchers and their work analyzing the current humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, focusing specifically on how the
A Mother’s Right to Life: An Analysis of the Strict Ban on Abortion in El Salvador
While it might be true that citizens of El Salvador no longer face the brutal atrocities of state-sanctioned violence in the form of death squads, the government is still waging a war against El Salvador’s lower class women and girls
A Mother’s Right to Life: An Analysis of the Strict Ban on Abortion in El Salvador
While it might be true that citizens of El Salvador no longer face the brutal atrocities of state-sanctioned violence in the form of death squads, the government is still waging a war against El Salvador’s lower class women and girls
Venezuela: Resistencia Contra el Gobierno
As residents of the United Sates, we often take certain services for granted. This includes access to basic shelter, food, and healthcare. In addition, we are believed to be protected under our constitution. This is not always the case in
Venezuela: Resistencia Contra el Gobierno
As residents of the United Sates, we often take certain services for granted. This includes access to basic shelter, food, and healthcare. In addition, we are believed to be protected under our constitution. This is not always the case in
Tropic of Cancer: The United States’ Human Rights Violations in Vieques
During President Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008, he wrote a letter to the then-Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo Vilá, promising to use his resources to clean up the environment of Vieques and to monitor the health of Viequenses affected
Tropic of Cancer: The United States’ Human Rights Violations in Vieques
During President Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008, he wrote a letter to the then-Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo Vilá, promising to use his resources to clean up the environment of Vieques and to monitor the health of Viequenses affected
The Chained Pearl of Antilles: Repression of Human Rights in the Cuban State
A communist state does not allow for any political or social movements inside the country. This was the case in the Soviet Union, Communist China and to today Cuba. Starting with Fidel Castro, those who opposed the regime and asked
The Chained Pearl of Antilles: Repression of Human Rights in the Cuban State
A communist state does not allow for any political or social movements inside the country. This was the case in the Soviet Union, Communist China and to today Cuba. Starting with Fidel Castro, those who opposed the regime and asked
Political Dissidents in Cuba and American Democracy
Megan Gularte, Jack Mizes, Sara Meza Cuban leader Fidel Castro established the first communist dictatorship in the Western Hemisphere after leading a coup to overthrow Fulgencio Batista in 1959, after which the Cuban people eagerly looked towards their dreams of
Political Dissidents in Cuba and American Democracy
Megan Gularte, Jack Mizes, Sara Meza Cuban leader Fidel Castro established the first communist dictatorship in the Western Hemisphere after leading a coup to overthrow Fulgencio Batista in 1959, after which the Cuban people eagerly looked towards their dreams of
Holy Politics: Exploring Catholicism, Dictatorship and Women’s Rights in Chile
A Brief Introduction Chile, a country that prides itself on their democracy and vibrant economy has tried to move past the dark history that brings to mind stories of torture and violence. For almost two decade Chile suffered a period
Holy Politics: Exploring Catholicism, Dictatorship and Women’s Rights in Chile
A Brief Introduction Chile, a country that prides itself on their democracy and vibrant economy has tried to move past the dark history that brings to mind stories of torture and violence. For almost two decade Chile suffered a period
Examination of the Street Children of Mexico: A Look into Who They Are, What They Do, and How They Connect to the World and to Human Rights.F
Street children in UNICEF’s most recent definition is describes street children as as “any girl or boy… for whom the street (in the widest sense of the word, including unoccupied dwellings, wasteland, etc.) has become his or her habitual abode
Examination of the Street Children of Mexico: A Look into Who They Are, What They Do, and How They Connect to the World and to Human Rights.F
Street children in UNICEF’s most recent definition is describes street children as as “any girl or boy… for whom the street (in the widest sense of the word, including unoccupied dwellings, wasteland, etc.) has become his or her habitual abode
Maquiladoras, Misogyny, and Migration: Exploring Femicide in Ciudad Juárez
This dossier is examining the multiple components that contribute to the proliferation of femicide, as well as the actions being taken to curb it.
Maquiladoras, Misogyny, and Migration: Exploring Femicide in Ciudad Juárez
This dossier is examining the multiple components that contribute to the proliferation of femicide, as well as the actions being taken to curb it.
Impunity in Argentina
At the surface, the end of the Dirty War in Argentina brought democracy and peace to the country, but the transition was not as well defined as it appeared. In this newly democratic nation, authoritarian practices continue to prevail. Particularly,
Impunity in Argentina
At the surface, the end of the Dirty War in Argentina brought democracy and peace to the country, but the transition was not as well defined as it appeared. In this newly democratic nation, authoritarian practices continue to prevail. Particularly,
Sex Trafficking in Mexico: A Human Rights Violation and Humanitarian Crisis
Many immigrants from Mexico dream of moving to the United States where they will be able to obtain a job, earn a paycheck, and support their families. Due to the fact that working as an undocumented immigrant is not unheard
Sex Trafficking in Mexico: A Human Rights Violation and Humanitarian Crisis
Many immigrants from Mexico dream of moving to the United States where they will be able to obtain a job, earn a paycheck, and support their families. Due to the fact that working as an undocumented immigrant is not unheard
Colombia: New Killings, Disappearances in Pacific Port. Diana, Salazar
Living space in which the “displaced people” are housed. It shows how government provided housing for those trying to escape abuses are living under conditions that do not meet basic living standards. Buenaventura, Colombia. Disappearances and dismemberment of the Afro-Colombian
Colombia: New Killings, Disappearances in Pacific Port. Diana, Salazar
Living space in which the “displaced people” are housed. It shows how government provided housing for those trying to escape abuses are living under conditions that do not meet basic living standards. Buenaventura, Colombia. Disappearances and dismemberment of the Afro-Colombian
Nair, Pooja. “Litigating against the Forced Sterilization of HIV-Positive Women: Recent Developments in Chile and Namibia.” Harvard Human Rights Journal 23, no. 1 (Spring2010 2010): 223-231. Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed April 17, 2015).
This article discusses the forced sterilization of women in Chile and Namibia who are HIV positive. The sterilizations are used to prevent the spread of the disease from mothers who are infected. The author argues that while the use of
Nair, Pooja. “Litigating against the Forced Sterilization of HIV-Positive Women: Recent Developments in Chile and Namibia.” Harvard Human Rights Journal 23, no. 1 (Spring2010 2010): 223-231. Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed April 17, 2015).
This article discusses the forced sterilization of women in Chile and Namibia who are HIV positive. The sterilizations are used to prevent the spread of the disease from mothers who are infected. The author argues that while the use of
Michel, Verònica and Sikkink, Kathryn. “Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America.” Law & Society Review, 47:4 (April 2013): 873-907.
In Verònica Michel and Kathryn Sikkink’s article, “Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America”, they argue that participation rights have been fundamental in creating a legal framework that allows a government’s civil society to seek
Michel, Verònica and Sikkink, Kathryn. “Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America.” Law & Society Review, 47:4 (April 2013): 873-907.
In Verònica Michel and Kathryn Sikkink’s article, “Human Rights Prosecutions and the Participation Rights of Victims in Latin America”, they argue that participation rights have been fundamental in creating a legal framework that allows a government’s civil society to seek
Munoz, Alejandro. “Transnational and Domestic Processes in the Definition of Human Rights Policies in Mexico.” Human Rights Quarterly 31:1 (2009): 35-58.
The author delves into the recent implementation of human rights policies in Mexico. Following years of egregious human rights abuses plaguing the country throughout the 20th century, starting in the 1990 Mexico began a gradual process of human rights reform.
Munoz, Alejandro. “Transnational and Domestic Processes in the Definition of Human Rights Policies in Mexico.” Human Rights Quarterly 31:1 (2009): 35-58.
The author delves into the recent implementation of human rights policies in Mexico. Following years of egregious human rights abuses plaguing the country throughout the 20th century, starting in the 1990 Mexico began a gradual process of human rights reform.
Salazar, Guadalupe. “Second Class Citizens in the Making: The Rights of Street Children in Chile.” Latin American Perspectives 35, no. 4 (July 2008): 30-44
In his article “Second-Class Citizens in the Making: The Rights of Street Children in Chile,” Guadalupe Salazar examines the ways in which children in Chile are perceived and treated in the social, cultural, and political spheres due to their social
Salazar, Guadalupe. “Second Class Citizens in the Making: The Rights of Street Children in Chile.” Latin American Perspectives 35, no. 4 (July 2008): 30-44
In his article “Second-Class Citizens in the Making: The Rights of Street Children in Chile,” Guadalupe Salazar examines the ways in which children in Chile are perceived and treated in the social, cultural, and political spheres due to their social
Spronk, Susan J. “The Politics of Water Privatization in the Third World.” Review of Radical Political Economics 39: (Winter 2007): 126-131
Susan J. Spronk of York University compares several different literary sources of events of the privatization of water in Third World countries by wealthy private companies. She describes the original good intentions of the act to bring water to the poorer
Spronk, Susan J. “The Politics of Water Privatization in the Third World.” Review of Radical Political Economics 39: (Winter 2007): 126-131
Susan J. Spronk of York University compares several different literary sources of events of the privatization of water in Third World countries by wealthy private companies. She describes the original good intentions of the act to bring water to the poorer
FORERO, JUAN, and EZEQUIEL MINAYA. “Venezuela Raises Iron Hand Against Protesters.” Wall Street Journal – Eastern Edition, April 17, 2014., A12, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed April 20, 2015).
I believe this picture accurately depicts the fundamental argument that all human rights protesters share. Messages like this are simple yet strong enough to drive home an unforgettable message. Tags: Human rights, Venezuela, protest, violence, political dissent, political persecution. Summary:
FORERO, JUAN, and EZEQUIEL MINAYA. “Venezuela Raises Iron Hand Against Protesters.” Wall Street Journal – Eastern Edition, April 17, 2014., A12, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed April 20, 2015).
I believe this picture accurately depicts the fundamental argument that all human rights protesters share. Messages like this are simple yet strong enough to drive home an unforgettable message. Tags: Human rights, Venezuela, protest, violence, political dissent, political persecution. Summary:
Muñoz, Alejandro Anaya. “Transnational and Domestic Processes in the Definition of Human Rights Policies in Mexico.” Human Rights Quarterly 31, no. 1 (2009): 35-58.
Muñoz’s article raises an important question as to whether human rights in Mexico have only been implemented for bureaucracies’ sake or for the good of its own people. Mexico initially was not interested in matters of human rights but would
Muñoz, Alejandro Anaya. “Transnational and Domestic Processes in the Definition of Human Rights Policies in Mexico.” Human Rights Quarterly 31, no. 1 (2009): 35-58.
Muñoz’s article raises an important question as to whether human rights in Mexico have only been implemented for bureaucracies’ sake or for the good of its own people. Mexico initially was not interested in matters of human rights but would
“Death by Government”
Rummel, R.J. Death by Government. New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers, 1994. Annotation: R.J. Rummel provides a statistical analysis on the level of democracy in a country and its effects on whether said country will commit acts of mass murder and genocide
“Death by Government”
Rummel, R.J. Death by Government. New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers, 1994. Annotation: R.J. Rummel provides a statistical analysis on the level of democracy in a country and its effects on whether said country will commit acts of mass murder and genocide
Alissa Del Riego and Adrianna C. Rodriguez, “Ladies in White: The Peaceful March Against Repression in Cuba and Online”, (Harvard Human Rights Journal, 2011) pp. 221-240.
Annotated Bibliography: In this article, “ Ladies in White: The Peaceful March Against Repression in Cuba and Online” written by Alissa Del Riego and Adrianna C. Rodriguez is about the Women in White. These women are also known as
Alissa Del Riego and Adrianna C. Rodriguez, “Ladies in White: The Peaceful March Against Repression in Cuba and Online”, (Harvard Human Rights Journal, 2011) pp. 221-240.
Annotated Bibliography: In this article, “ Ladies in White: The Peaceful March Against Repression in Cuba and Online” written by Alissa Del Riego and Adrianna C. Rodriguez is about the Women in White. These women are also known as
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