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Preventive Detention, Curfews, Demolition Of Houses, And Deportations: An Analysis Of Measures Employed By Israel In The Administered Territories, Cheryl V. Reicin Feb 1987

Preventive Detention, Curfews, Demolition Of Houses, And Deportations: An Analysis Of Measures Employed By Israel In The Administered Territories, Cheryl V. Reicin

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.


Human Rights In Africa: Observations On The Implications Of Economic Priority, Minasse Haile Apr 1986

Human Rights In Africa: Observations On The Implications Of Economic Priority, Minasse Haile

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The article argues that the failure of economic development strategies in Africa is deeply intertwined with the denial of civil and political rights, particularly for the rural poor. It critiques the "economic rights first" approach, which prioritizes material needs over democratic participation, and contends that such an approach is both principled and practically flawed. The analysis emphasizes that without civil and political rights, development strategies like the Basic Needs Strategy (BNS) are unlikely to succeed, as they require equitable distribution of wealth and benefits, which undemocratic regimes often fail to implement. The article also examines the limitations of both Afro-Marxist …


Correspondence, Alan Watson Jan 1986

Correspondence, Alan Watson

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.


Human Rights, Stability, And Development In Africa: Some Observations On Concept And Reality, Minasse Haile Apr 1984

Human Rights, Stability, And Development In Africa: Some Observations On Concept And Reality, Minasse Haile

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The article examines the challenges of implementing international human rights standards in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the tension between human rights and economic development. It argues that while human rights are essential, their realization is impeded by factors such as authoritarian governance, economic disparities, and the legacy of colonialism. The author advocates for a balanced approach that considers these challenges while promoting human rights, emphasizing the need to support pragmatic governance to gradually improve human rights conditions.


Morality And Contemporary Culture: The President's Commission And Beyon, Daniel Callahan Jan 1984

Morality And Contemporary Culture: The President's Commission And Beyon, Daniel Callahan

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Dilemma Of The Refugee: His Standard For Relief, Leon Wildes Jan 1983

The Dilemma Of The Refugee: His Standard For Relief, Leon Wildes

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.


International Human Rights As "Rights", Louis Henkin Jan 1979

International Human Rights As "Rights", Louis Henkin

Cardozo Law Review

No abstract provided.