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"The Balancing Act" delves deep into the intricate dance between individual rights, public policy, and the overarching umbrella of national security. In an era marked by global threats, technological surveillance capabilities, and fast-evolving political landscapes, defining the boundary between individual freedoms and collective security becomes a subject of heated debate. This book thoughtfully examines the tension and interplay among these pivotal...
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In the past, violations of human rights were commonly portrayed as atrocities perpetrated by tyrannical dictatorships. Today, the images of torture at Abu Ghraib in Iraq, and the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, put the lie to this assumption. State violations of human rights have a global reach.
Tony Evan's introduction to the politics of human rights examines the impact of globalisation on global human rights. He argues that the state's...
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Este libro reúne aportes teóricos sobre derechos sociales en la movilidad humana en la migración internacional, con estudios de caso en Argentina y Chile, desde una perspectiva pluridisciplinaria.
Esta publicación no solo ofrece un riguroso análisis legal del grado de protección y garantía de los derechos sociales para las personas migrantes y refugiadas, sino que invita a una mirada crítica sobre la construcción de estándares diferenciados...
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This book examines the methods used to depict, defend and justify the use of state violence. While others have shown how 'truth is the first casualty of war', this is the first to analyse exactly how pro-war narratives are constructed and normalised.
Brian Rappert details the 'upside-down' world of war in which revelation conceals, knowledge fosters uncertainty, and transparency obscures. He looks at government spin during recent wars in Iraq,...
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The plight of Eastern Europe's Roma is one of the greatest challenges facing the continent. Largely hidden, this book offers an eye-opening, poignant and intriguing analysis of the diverse problems facing Central and Eastern Europe's gypsy populations, including the largely unacknowledged legacy of the Roma Holocaust.
Engaging with a broad range of issues including racism, stereotyping, and political and economic transition in ex-Communist states,...
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There is no more compelling and dramatic unfolding story, with more profound international ramifications, than the conflict in the Middle East.
Sharing the Land of Canaan is a critical examination of the core issues of the conflict that dares to put forward a radical but logical solution: that a shared state is the best way to achieve justice and peace for Israelis and Palestinians. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh, offers an overview of the issues at stake,...
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This book champions social movements as one of the most influential agents that shape our conceptions of human rights.
It argues that human rights cannot be understood outside of the context of social movement struggles. It explains how much of the literature on human rights has systematically obscured this link, consequently distorting our understandings of human rights.
Neil Stammers shows how human rights can be understood. He suggests...
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Is Israel following international law? This collection looks at three contentious terms that arise in contemporary arguments about Israel's practices towards Palestinians – occupation, colonialism and apartheid, and how they are manipulated by the Israeli state.
These essays present conclusive evidence that Israel's administration of the Palestinian territories is consistent with colonialism and apartheid. Moreover, these practices are deliberate...
10) Compendium de la jurisprudence de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme relative à la peine de
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Assurer le respect de l'une des valeurs fondamentales de l'humanité dans notre société par le biais de la Convention européenne des droits de l'homme et de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme.
L'objectif de ce recueil est d'aider les juges, les procureurs et les avocats des 46 États membres du Conseil de l'Europe à traiter les affaires d'extradition ou d'expulsion lorsqu'il existe un risque d'application de la peine de mort dans des pays...
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Unlock the Secrets of the Constitution
Ever felt overwhelmed or confused by the intricacies of the U.S. Constitution? You're not alone. The foundation of American governance, the Constitution can often seem complex and inaccessible. But what if there was a guide that made it all simple?
Dive into Constitutional Clarity: A Simple Guide to Constitutional Law and discover the Constitution like never before. This meticulously crafted guide breaks down...
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Will Saudi Arabia join the democratic wave in the Middle East? The uprisings and revolutions of the twenty-first century have not yet affected the stability of the House of Saud, which remains secretive, highly repressive and propped up by the West.
The Islamic Utopia uses a range of sources including first-hand reporting and recently released WikiLeaks documents to examine Saudi Arabia in the decade after the 9/11 attacks, when King Abdullah's...
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Erik Kennes and Miles Larmer provide a history of the Katangese gendarmes and their largely undocumented role in many of the most important political and military conflicts in Central Africa. Katanga, located in today's Democratic Republic of Congo, seceded in 1960 as Congo achieved independence and the gendarmes fought as the unrecognized state's army during the Congo crisis. Kennes and Larmer explain how the ex-gendarmes, then exiled in Angola,...
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The U.S. detention center at Guantánamo Bay has become the symbol of an unprecedented detention system of global reach and immense power. Since the 9/11 attacks, the news has on an almost daily basis headlined stories of prisoners held indefinitely at Guantánamo without charge or trial, many of whom have been interrogated in violation of restrictions on torture and other abuse. These individuals, once labeled "enemy combatants" to eliminate legal...
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On Neoliberal Globalization consists of Jose Maria Sison's writings (articles, speeches, statements, messages and interviews) on the subject from 1972 (before the formal adoption of the neoliberal policy regime) to 2021. They reveal how the policy of neoliberal globalization rationalize the unmitigated greed of the monopoly capitalists. The adoption of neoliberal economy policy has brought imperialist countries to the worst economic and social crisis...
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Covid-19, disastrous series of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria... How well prepared are young people to understand such catastrophic events and their impact upon societies?
Since the beginning of recorded human history, pandemics and natural disasters have highly impacted the historical narratives of mankind. Each time, they remind humans how fragile they are and how limited their knowledge is. Despite their impact, these events are given little...
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Following an initial publication in 2022 on children whose parents use drugs, the Pompidou Group has continued research on this topic by looking at 33 programmes from 11 countries. These include data collection; parenting programmes; social and integrated services for children; multidisciplinary, holistic approaches to working with families; services for women victims and survivors of gender-based violence; protocols for co-operation; drug treatment...
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In the spirit of I am Malala and Our House is On Fire by Greta Thunberg, this is the astonishing true story of the Malala Fund Education Champion Award-winner, founder of the NGO LEARN, and women's education activist whose advocacy for the disappearing girls of rural Afghanistan has led to her being ruthlessly targeted by the Taliban.
Inspired by generations of her family's unwavering belief in the power of education, Pashtana Durrani recognized...
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Covid-19, série dévastatrice de tremblements de terre en Türkiye et en Syrie... Dans quelle mesure les jeunes sont-ils préparés à comprendre de tels événements catastrophiques et leur impact sur les sociétés ?
Le premier rapport thématique de l'Observatoire de l'enseignement de l'histoire en Europe (OHTE) étudie la place des pandémies et des catastrophes naturelles dans les programmes scolaires en fonction des différents cycles d'enseignement....
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A practical guide to the Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)4 to raise awareness and improve the knowledge and capacities of relevant professionals in supporting young refugees and migrants in their transition to adulthood.
Being among the most vulnerable, many young refugees experience violence, exploitation and trauma, as well as continued risk of violation of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. When they reach the age of 18,...
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