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Discrimination And Business Regulation (The Supreme Court And Local Government Law: The 1999-2000 Term), Eileen Kaufman

Scholarly Works

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Preemption & Human Rights: Local Options After Crosby V. Nftc, Robert Stumberg

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

In June 2000, the Supreme Court held in Crosby v. National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) that federal sanctions against Burma preempted the Massachusetts Burma law. With its "Burma Law," Massachusetts sought to replicate the anti-Apartheid boycott, one of the most successful human rights campaigns in history. Massachusetts' Burma law authorized state agencies to exercise a strong purchasing preference in favor of companies that do not conduct business in Burma unless the preference would impair essential purchases or result in inadequate competition.

In Crosby, the Court held that Congress preempted the Massachusetts Burma law when it adopted federal sanctions on …

Five Years After Beijing: A Report Card On Women’S Human Rights, Athena D. Mutua

Journal Articles

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The African Human Rights System: A Critical Evaluation, Makau Wa Mutua

Other Scholarship

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From Nuremberg To The Rwanda Tribunal: Justice Or Retribution?, Makau Mutua

Journal Articles

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Collective Rights Adjudication In U.S. Courts: Enforcing Human Rights At The Corporate Level, Kathryn L. Boyd

BYU Law Review

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Environmentalism, Human Rights And Indigenous Peoples: A Tale Of Converging And Diverging Interests, S. James Anaya

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

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Human Rights, Environment & Community: A Workshop: Presentation By Neil A.F. Popovic, Neil A.F. Popovic

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

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Linking Human Rights, Rights Of Indigenous People And The Environment, Sevine Ercmann

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

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Protecting The Cultural And Natural Heritage: Finding Common Ground, Lakshman Guruswamy, Jason C. Roberts, Catina Drywater

Buffalo Environmental Law Journal

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Universals And Particulars: A Comment On Women's Human Rights And Religious Marriage Contracts, Carol Weisbrod

Faculty Articles and Papers

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How Is International Human Rights Law Enforced?, Harold Hongju Koh

Indiana Law Journal

Addison C. Harris Lecture, January 21, 1998, Indiana University Law School.

Violence Against Women In The International Community - Introduction, Maria Lugones

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The article argues that violence against women is not a monolithic phenomenon but rather a diverse set of practices deeply embedded in social, political, and cultural contexts. It critiques the tendency to homogenize these practices and emphasizes the need to understand their specific aims, norms, and techniques to develop effective solutions. The analysis highlights how violence against women is constitutive of broader social organizations and structures, requiring a nuanced approach that goes beyond framing it solely as a human rights violation.

The Witch Camps In Northern Ghana, Ernest Teye-Topey

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The article examines the systemic human rights violations against elderly women in Northern Ghana, who are accused of witchcraft and subjected to dehumanizing treatment in witch camps. These women face physical abuse, servitude, and social exclusion, perpetuated by cultural beliefs and traditional practices. The article highlights the efforts of human rights organizations and legal bodies to address this issue but emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions to protect these women and challenge deeply entrenched cultural norms.

Female Genital Mutilation: Marked By Tradition, Isabel Coello

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The article examines the pervasive issue of female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice deeply rooted in cultural and religious traditions, which perpetuates gender-based violence and discrimination. It highlights the failure of many governments to effectively implement international human rights treaties to eradicate FGM, despite its severe physical and psychological consequences. The analysis focuses on legal challenges, recent court cases in Spain and France, and the growing recognition of FGM as grounds for political asylum, emphasizing the need for stronger international and domestic policies to protect women's rights.

Combating Domestic Violence Through Positive International Action In The International Community And In The United Kingdom, India, And Africa, Subrata Paul

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The article examines the global efforts to combat domestic violence, highlighting the role of international actions and specific initiatives in the United Kingdom, India, and Africa. It emphasizes the importance of legal reforms, awareness campaigns, and the involvement of women's organizations in addressing this issue. The analysis underscores the slow but significant progress made, stressing that societal change is essential for eradicating domestic violence.

The Risks Of Adjudicating Vichy, Richard H. Weisberg

Articles

The article examines the risks and implications of adjudicating Vichy-era officials, focusing on Maurice Papon's trial for crimes against humanity. It highlights how the trial exposed France's complicity in the Holocaust, the role of its legal system in perpetuating anti-Semitic policies, and the challenges of addressing historical injustices decades later.

Affirmative Action: An International Human Rights Dialogue, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Deborah Jones Merritt

Cardozo Law Review

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Women, Violence, And Gang Rape In Indonesia, Rudiah Primariantari

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The article argues that the gang rapes of Chinese women during the May 1998 Jakarta riots were not spontaneous acts of violence but rather a deliberate strategy of political control and terror. It critiques the Indonesian government's denial and cover-up of these crimes, as well as its efforts to discredit human rights investigations. The analysis highlights how rape was used as a tool to instill fear and maintain power, while the government prioritized protecting its elite interests over justice and accountability.

Into Africa: An Introduction To The Southern Africa Exchange Program, Kevin D. Brown

Articles by Maurer Faculty

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Let's Plead For Justice And Pray For Healing, Irene Chu

Buffalo Women's Law Journal

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Women's Human Rights And "Honor Killings" In Islamic Cultures, Yolanda Asamoah-Wade

Buffalo Women's Law Journal

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Law-Ing The Harmonic Familial Relationship: Development Of An Indigenous Feminist Legal Political Discourse On Child Domestic Abuse, Andy Man Chung Chiu, Vera Moon Hing Lam

Buffalo Women's Law Journal

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The Principle Of Non-Refoulement: Article 3 Of The Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment In Comparison With The Non-Refoulement Provisions Of Other International Human Rights Treaties, David Weissbrodt, Isabel Hörtreiter

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

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The War Over Children's Rights: And Justice For All? Equalizing The Rights Of Children, Rochelle D. Jackson

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

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Out Of America: A Black Man Confronts Africa, Kim L. Robinson

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

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Capitalism And Human Rights, Rhoda E. Howard

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

Book review of Amnesty International and Pax Christi International's Multinational Enterprises and Human Rights: a Report, G.B. Madison's The Political Economy of Civil Society and Human Rights & William H. Meyer's Human Rights and International Political Economy in Third World Nations

The Past, Present, And Future Of International Trafficking In Women For Prostitution, Michelle O. P. Dunbar

Buffalo Women's Law Journal

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Good Governance As A Counter Insurgency Agenda To Oppositional And Transformative Social Projects In International Law, James Thuo Gathii

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

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Religious Human Rights In Global Perspective, Isabel Marcus

Buffalo Human Rights Law Review

Book review of Johan van der Vyver & John Witte, Jr.'s Religious human Rights in Global Perspective