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Introduction: Human Rights In The Middle East And North Africa (Mena), Raslan Ibrahim
Introduction: Human Rights In The Middle East And North Africa (Mena), Raslan Ibrahim
Human Rights & Human Welfare
The wave of revolutions and popular uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the dawn of 2011 highlights the inescapable relevance and impact of human rights on the region’s politics and security. The Arab regimes’ violations of human rights and lack of respect to the human dignity of their citizens are in fact the seeds of the Jasmine revolution in Tunisia, the rebellion of the Egyptian people against Mubarak regime, as well as the ongoing uprisings across the rest of MENA. The women and men who are protesting in the streets of Egypt, Bahrain, Libya, Syria, Yemen, …
Establishing Governmental Legitimacy In Iraq: The Path To Protecting Human Rights, Matt Mines
Establishing Governmental Legitimacy In Iraq: The Path To Protecting Human Rights, Matt Mines
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Rule of law is essential for ensuring the protection of human rights in post-conflict societies. Contention and disagreements, however, often arise regarding the best ways to establish rule of law in a reconstructive state. It is a vital prerequisite to rule of law that a government be viewed as legitimate. Following an armed conflict, the restoration of basic services and infrastructure is essential for instilling confidence that the government is legitimate and is capable of providing for the needs of the local populace. The essential services include water, electricity, and security on a consistent basis. In order to ensure ongoing …
Christina M. Cerna On The Development Of Positive Obligations Under The European Convention On Human Rights By The European Court Of Human Rights By Alastair Mowbray. Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2004. 239pp., Christina M. Cerna
Human Rights & Human Welfare
A review of:
The Development of Positive Obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights by the European Court of Human Rights by Alastair Mowbray. Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2004. 239pp.
John D. Becker On International Crimes, Peace And Human Rights: The Role Of The International Criminal Court Edited By Dinah Shelton. Ardsley, Ny: Transnational Publishers. 356pp., John D. Becker
Human Rights & Human Welfare
A review of:
International Crimes, Peace and Human Rights: The Role of the International Criminal Court edited by Dinah Shelton. Ardsley, NY: Transnational Publishers. 356pp.