International human rights law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion. Sources. International human rights law Today, various international instruments allow for the protection and respect of human rights. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. States' obligations.. The article 26 explanation.. The Preamble of the Covenant.. The purpose of obligation.. The importance of monitoring.. The Economic and Social Council.. Articles 16 and 17 of the Covenant.. Strengthening the...»

Fighting against AIDS: Acting for human rights and development

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « It assists in building a climate of respect for human rights in order to eradicate discriminatory practices which are contrary to international law. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Human rights at the heart of the fight against HIV/AIDS.. The contribution of AIDS programs in development and human rights advances.. Conclusion.. References.....»

International law: history and definition

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Today, terrorism is a real challenge for international law. But international law is not restrained to the idea of peace and human rights. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of international law.. The promises of international law since the antiquity from Middle Ages.. Peace of Westphalia and the modern state: The development of international law.. Conflicts, wars and new issues in 20th...»

Violation of Human Rights at Guantanamo Bay

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « of law (Anonymous 2007, 43). As Kenneth Roth executive director of Human Rights Watch explained it, the violation of human rights and international standards ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue background.. Possible courses of action.. Arguments supporting the policy direction.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

The United States and international religious freedom

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/25/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Freedom Act of 1998 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966 Essays Law and religion ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining the concept of religious freedom. The religious expression in the world's societies . A unilateralist policy . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Consider the extent to which international law is law, or ‘really law' or ‘law properly so-called' with reference to legal and other theorists

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « International law seen as a set of purely normative human rights is not really law because such rights cannot replace the institutions that are needed to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Positivist views on international law.. The rise and fall of the predominant paradigm.. From Bentham's introduction to the principles of morals and legislation to H.L.A. Hart's the concept of law.. Consequences of modernity on...»

US Foreign Policy and international law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « of violations of basic human rights, of international conventions and even of rights provided by prisoners have right under international law (especially the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Using international law when it serves US interests.. US policy towards Iran and North Korea.. War against Iraq and Afghanistan.. Frustrating multilateral rulemaking.. Kyoto Protocol.. Unsigning the ICC Rome Statute.. Overriding...»

The universal human rights concept has its roots in western political thought, so can we say that it applies to all human beings?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « claimed through centuries] on an international level of the various sources of human rights theory, but individual rights are preferred to collective rights). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Human beings' want to claim their rights as a will to liberate themselves.. Magna Carta: A text preventing men from being punished without legal reasons.. Declaration of Human Rights and of Citizens. . It's universal character.. The...»

Of what do international relations consist? In what ways does it affect the behaviour of states?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « There is an ambiguous and confusing relation in international law today between the rights of citizenship, on the one hand, and universal human rights, on the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. This definitions of international law. The sources of international law . The theoretical scope. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

The universal human rights concept and its roots in Western political thought

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « of torture. The official doctrine underlying the international law of human rights is that it is in principle universal. It does ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The cultural relativist model.. Community: Basic social unit.. The book Human rights and International Relations.. The doctrine of cultural relativism.. China's focus on community and obligations.. The claim that human rights are...»

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