Information on "Economic, Social and Cultural Rights" and "Americas"
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Turkey: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: US Government
This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration. More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations»
February 2013
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6 Feb 2013
Totonicapán: Tension in Guatemala's Indigenous Hinterland
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the dangers inherent to Guatemala's use of the army for law enforcement and to maintain public order. More on «Totonicapán: Tension in Guatemala's Indigenous Hinterland»
January 2013
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18 Jan 2013
Beyond Section 35: Beating the Constitutional Drum
Publisher: Institute on Governance (IOG)
This summary report relates to a symposium held in Ottawa on 8-9 November 2012. More on «Beyond Section 35: Beating the Constitutional Drum» -
2013
Beyond Section 38: BC Symposium Summary
Author: Marcia Nickerson
Publisher: Institute on Governance (IOG)
This is a summary of the discussions and recommendations that emerged from the "Beyond Section 35 Symposium" on the impact of the constitutional recognition of Section 35 on the lives and relations of Indigenous peoples in Canada. More on «Beyond Section 38: BC Symposium Summary»
November 2012
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5 Nov 2012
Beyond Section 35: Symposium Discussion Paper
Publisher: Institute on Governance (IOG)
This discussion paper addresses the impact of Canada's 1982 constitutional reforms which led to the official recognition of Aboriginal treaty rights. More on «Beyond Section 35: Symposium Discussion Paper»
July 2012
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9 Jul 2012
Health Care: Constitutional Rights and Legislative Powers
Author: Kathleen S Swendiman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The health care reform debate raises many complex issues including those of coverage, accessibility, cost, accountability, and quality of health care. More on «Health Care: Constitutional Rights and Legislative Powers» -
Jul 2012
Students With Disabilities
Author: Revae E Moran
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report provides information on the challenges students with disabilities may face accessing federally funded transition services. More on «Students With Disabilities»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Democratizing Resource Governance through Prior Consultations?
Author: Almut Schilling-Vacaflor
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
With the recent expansion of mineral extraction industries in Latin America, conflict with affected communities has increased in number and intensity. More on «Democratizing Resource Governance through Prior Consultations?»
October 2011
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26 Oct 2011
Report of the Second International Consultation on HIV-Related Legal Services and Rights
Author: John Godwin
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
This report is an overview of the Second International Consultation on HIV-Related Legal Services and Rights, which brought together lawyers and activists from Southern Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Latin America and the USA. More on «Report of the Second International Consultation on HIV-Related Legal Services and Rights» -
Oct 2011
Plan for a New Future: The Impact of Social Security Reform on People of Color
Author: Maya M Rockeymoore, Meizhu Lui
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This report presents the outcome of the Commission to Modernize Social Security's deliberations. More on «Plan for a New Future: The Impact of Social Security Reform on People of Color»
