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The Role Of Human Rights Organizations Case Study: Chiapas, Heidi Muller Jan 1996

The Role Of Human Rights Organizations Case Study: Chiapas, Heidi Muller

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

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What About The Rural Poor?, Melissa J. Petrangelo Jan 1996

What About The Rural Poor?, Melissa J. Petrangelo

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

The American public generally perceives poverty as an urban problem. However, the incidence of poverty is actually higher in rural areas. Current, AFDC and food stamp legislation reflects the American public's perception. What is overlooked in AFDC and food stamp legislation is the distinguishing characteristics of the rural poor. AFDC and food stamp legislation are less effective in reducing poverty in rural areas. Where you are poor makes a difference. Recognition of the diversity of poverty populations is crucial for the design of effective policies and programs.


Collective Security And The United Nations Charter: Problems And Prospects Of Judicial Execution And Peace Enforcement Under International Law (The U.N. And The Gulf War), Frederic W. Hotz Jan 1992

Collective Security And The United Nations Charter: Problems And Prospects Of Judicial Execution And Peace Enforcement Under International Law (The U.N. And The Gulf War), Frederic W. Hotz

Honors Theses, 1963-2015

On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. As a statement of fact, Iraq's aggression and annexation of Kuwait was an infringement of the principle obligation of member states under the U.N. Charter. The purpose of this document is to clarify and focus U.S. foreign policy in regard to the case held against Iraq, describing the limitations under the U.N. Charter. It is the goal of this thesis to demonstrate that the resolution of the Gulf crisis was in violation to the U.N. Charter, and that the legitimate and just means as prescribed under international law was not observed. Finally, I …