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Contextualizing Sexual Violence Committed During The War On Terror: A Historical Overview Of International Accountability, Ryan S. Lincoln Jan 2011

Contextualizing Sexual Violence Committed During The War On Terror: A Historical Overview Of International Accountability, Ryan S. Lincoln

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Rule Of Law For Whom? Strengthening Rule Of Law As A Solution To Sexual Violence In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Ryan S. Lincoln Jan 2011

Rule Of Law For Whom? Strengthening Rule Of Law As A Solution To Sexual Violence In The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Ryan S. Lincoln

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This article suggests that programs designed to strengthen the rule of law in general are unlikely to be effective against the widespread problem of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I argue that while weak rule of law perpetuates sexual violence, only rule of law programs designed specifically with respect to the needs, risks, and cultural norms pertaining to Congolese women can help curb this problem. The article begins with a brief history of conflict in the Great Lakes region of Africa to provide context for a discussion of the scope of sexual violence in the eastern …


Human Rights Treaties In State Courts: The International Prospects Of State Constitutionalism After Medellin, Johanna Kalb Jan 2011

Human Rights Treaties In State Courts: The International Prospects Of State Constitutionalism After Medellin, Johanna Kalb

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The Persistence Of Dualism In Human Rights Treaty Implementation, Johanna Kalb Jan 2011

The Persistence Of Dualism In Human Rights Treaty Implementation, Johanna Kalb

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