Information on
"Human Rights"
and
"Americas"
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
The United Nations Human Rights Council
Author: Luisa Blanchfield
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
On March 15, 2006, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution replacing the Commission on Human Rights with a new Human Rights Council, which was viewed as a key component of comprehensive UN reform. More on «The United Nations Human Rights Council »
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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»
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4 Apr 2013
Super PACs in Federal Elections
Author: R Sam Garrett
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report explores the super PACs (Political Action Committee) in the US: what they are, how they developed, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. More on «Super PACs in Federal Elections»
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Apr 2013
Brazil and the EU: Partnering on Security and Human Rights?
Author: Susanne Gratius, Giovanni Grevi
Publisher:
FRIDE
This policy brief examines the bilateral relationship between the EU and Brazil – e. More on «Brazil and the EU: Partnering on Security and Human Rights?»
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Apr 2013
Home-made Adjustments? US Human Rights and Democracy Promotion
Author: Nelli Babayan
Publisher:
Center for Transnational Relations, Foreign and Security Policy (ATASP)
This paper examines what triggers adjustments, if any, in the US approach to human rights and democracy promotion, and whether these adjustments have followed any pattern. More on «Home-made Adjustments? US Human Rights and Democracy Promotion»
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Apr 2013
Justice, Truth and Reparation in the Colombian Peace Process
Author: Felipe Gómez Isa
Publisher:
Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report examines the Colombian peace process and the challenges it faces in securing peace while guaranteeing victim's rights. More on «Justice, Truth and Reparation in the Colombian Peace Process»
