Posts Tagged: violation of human rights
Laura Carlsen, Mexico’s False Dilemma: Human Rights or Security, 10 NW. J. HUM. RTS. 146 (2012).
Carlsen’s article focuses on the execution of the war on drugs by the Mexican Government and the use of the army to fight it. There have been thousands of people that have died because of the war on drugs and
Laura Carlsen, Mexico’s False Dilemma: Human Rights or Security, 10 NW. J. HUM. RTS. 146 (2012).
Carlsen’s article focuses on the execution of the war on drugs by the Mexican Government and the use of the army to fight it. There have been thousands of people that have died because of the war on drugs and
Venezuela’s Presidencies: A Legacy of Repressing Human Rights Defenders
1 Introduction In the wake of the Caracazo 2014 violent protests in Venezuela, which occurred from February through March, over 3,000 people were arrested and another 43 died.[1] With this tragedy, the international community began to recognize the dire political
Venezuela’s Presidencies: A Legacy of Repressing Human Rights Defenders
1 Introduction In the wake of the Caracazo 2014 violent protests in Venezuela, which occurred from February through March, over 3,000 people were arrested and another 43 died.[1] With this tragedy, the international community began to recognize the dire political
The Honduran Coup of 2009 and Its Impact On Human Rights
Honduras and its relationship to human rights is a product of the rest of the world’s progress. This country in Latin America has never held a space of predominant attention due to the western world’s domination of the international spheres.
The Honduran Coup of 2009 and Its Impact On Human Rights
Honduras and its relationship to human rights is a product of the rest of the world’s progress. This country in Latin America has never held a space of predominant attention due to the western world’s domination of the international spheres.
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
Human Rights Violations in Guantanamo Bay; By: Diana Salazar and Dominique Negrette
This Dossier talks about the human rights violations taking place in the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center and the United States justifications for their present there and the torture center itself.
Human Rights Violations in Guantanamo Bay; By: Diana Salazar and Dominique Negrette
This Dossier talks about the human rights violations taking place in the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center and the United States justifications for their present there and the torture center itself.
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
“Drug Wars Collateral Damage: US Counternarcotic Aid and Human Rights in the Americas by: Horace A. Bartilow Source: Volume 49, Number 2, 2014 pp. 24-46”
The article talks about the United State’s contradictions and the effects in relation to its stands in the War against Drugs. While the United States promises to respect and defend Human Rights around the World, the effects of the aid
“Drug Wars Collateral Damage: US Counternarcotic Aid and Human Rights in the Americas by: Horace A. Bartilow Source: Volume 49, Number 2, 2014 pp. 24-46”
The article talks about the United State’s contradictions and the effects in relation to its stands in the War against Drugs. While the United States promises to respect and defend Human Rights around the World, the effects of the aid
Venters, Homer, Mary Foote, and Allen Keller. “Medical Advocacy on Behalf of Detained Immigrants.” Journal Of Immigrant & Minority Health 13, no. 3 (June 2011): 625-628.
The goal of the article was to bring awareness to the poor health care immigrant detainees were receiving by United States immigration customs and with more public awareness strides could be made to provide better support. In the article “Medical
Venters, Homer, Mary Foote, and Allen Keller. “Medical Advocacy on Behalf of Detained Immigrants.” Journal Of Immigrant & Minority Health 13, no. 3 (June 2011): 625-628.
The goal of the article was to bring awareness to the poor health care immigrant detainees were receiving by United States immigration customs and with more public awareness strides could be made to provide better support. In the article “Medical
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:
Iturralde, Manuel. “Democracies without Citizenship: Crime and Punishment in Latin America.” New Criminal Law Review 13 (2010): 309-32.
In the article, “Democracies without citizenship: Crime and Punishment in Latin America,” Manuel Iturradle sheds light on the criminal justice system and how the elites in Latin American countries have impunity. The author talks abundantly about the struggle to prosecute
Iturralde, Manuel. “Democracies without Citizenship: Crime and Punishment in Latin America.” New Criminal Law Review 13 (2010): 309-32.
In the article, “Democracies without citizenship: Crime and Punishment in Latin America,” Manuel Iturradle sheds light on the criminal justice system and how the elites in Latin American countries have impunity. The author talks abundantly about the struggle to prosecute
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
Leech, Gary M. Beyond Bogota: diary of a drug war journalist in Colombia. Boston: Beacon Press, 2009.
Gary Leech is a journalist who decided to travel into a territory controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC). He wished to inspect the Coca fields that had been fumigated by the Colombian army on the behest of
Leech, Gary M. Beyond Bogota: diary of a drug war journalist in Colombia. Boston: Beacon Press, 2009.
Gary Leech is a journalist who decided to travel into a territory controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC). He wished to inspect the Coca fields that had been fumigated by the Colombian army on the behest of
Stephen, Lynn. “Testimony and Human Rights Violation in Oaxaca.” Latin American Perspectives 38, 6(2011): 52-68. Accessed April 15, 2015.
In the article, “Testimony and Human Rights Violations in Oaxaca,” the author, Stephen tries to highlight the importance of testimonies. She argues that testimonies are an important instrument for recording human rights violations and attaining political and legal credibility. Testimonies
Stephen, Lynn. “Testimony and Human Rights Violation in Oaxaca.” Latin American Perspectives 38, 6(2011): 52-68. Accessed April 15, 2015.
In the article, “Testimony and Human Rights Violations in Oaxaca,” the author, Stephen tries to highlight the importance of testimonies. She argues that testimonies are an important instrument for recording human rights violations and attaining political and legal credibility. Testimonies
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Second Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas. Vol. II. Swedish Foundation of Human Rights, 2011.
The author’s project is to clarify what persons qualify as a human rights defenders, follow up on the last report from the Inter-American Commission on Human rights, and lastly go over many of the challenges human rights defenders face in
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Second Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas. Vol. II. Swedish Foundation of Human Rights, 2011.
The author’s project is to clarify what persons qualify as a human rights defenders, follow up on the last report from the Inter-American Commission on Human rights, and lastly go over many of the challenges human rights defenders face in
Risley, Amy. “Sex Trafficking: The “Other” Crisis in Mexico?.” Latin Americanist 54, no. 1 (March 2010): 99-117. Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed April 11, 2015).
Amy Risley’s article “Sex Trafficking: The ‘Other’ Crisis in Mexico?” gives a comprehensive overview of the definitions, causes, and statistics that are associated with sex trafficking within Mexico. Risley begins her article by summarizing the supply and demand dynamics that
Risley, Amy. “Sex Trafficking: The “Other” Crisis in Mexico?.” Latin Americanist 54, no. 1 (March 2010): 99-117. Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed April 11, 2015).
Amy Risley’s article “Sex Trafficking: The ‘Other’ Crisis in Mexico?” gives a comprehensive overview of the definitions, causes, and statistics that are associated with sex trafficking within Mexico. Risley begins her article by summarizing the supply and demand dynamics that
Madera, Sheilla R. and Toro-Alfonso, Jose. “Description of a Domestic Violence Measure for Puerto Rican Gay Males.” Journal of Homosexuality, Vol. 50 (2005), accessed April 15, 2015
In the journal article entitled, “Description of a Domestic Violence Measure for Puerto Rican Gay Males”, authors Shiella R. Madera, PhD and Jose Toro-Alfonso, PhD describe a study based on the prevalence of domestic violence of Puerto Rican men in
Madera, Sheilla R. and Toro-Alfonso, Jose. “Description of a Domestic Violence Measure for Puerto Rican Gay Males.” Journal of Homosexuality, Vol. 50 (2005), accessed April 15, 2015
In the journal article entitled, “Description of a Domestic Violence Measure for Puerto Rican Gay Males”, authors Shiella R. Madera, PhD and Jose Toro-Alfonso, PhD describe a study based on the prevalence of domestic violence of Puerto Rican men in
Bhabha, Jacqueline. “Child Migration & Human Rights in a Global Age” (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2014).
Bhabha, Jacqueline. Child Migration & Human Rights in a Global Age (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2014). The summer of 2014 saw an influx of the presence of central american unaccompanied children at the border between the United States and
Bhabha, Jacqueline. “Child Migration & Human Rights in a Global Age” (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2014).
Bhabha, Jacqueline. Child Migration & Human Rights in a Global Age (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2014). The summer of 2014 saw an influx of the presence of central american unaccompanied children at the border between the United States and
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