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CNN
Cnn: u.s. Adds More Sanctions Against Iran for Human Rights Abuses
A CNN report that the American government increased sanctions against the Iranian government based on increased evidence of repression and human rights abuses (September 29, 2010). Includes video speech by Secretary of State Hillary...
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European Court of Human Rights
Provides access to the European court system charged with investigating human rights abuses. There are links to pending cases, judgments, and general information.
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International Human Rights Law Group
Human rights organization that help promote equality, seeks justice for victims of human rights abuses, and more. Find pictures, maps, and information about human rights issues.
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International Center for Transitional Justice
This organization "assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse." The site describes past and current programs in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Anti Slavery International
The world's oldest international human rights organization that works exclusively to end slavery and related abuses. Find information on slavery, pictures, video, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Guatemala Comes to Terms With Its Past
A July 2006 news story from the BBC examining the start of efforts to investigate human rights abuses dating from the Guatemalan civil war.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Is Torture Ever Justified?
Activity for students promoting a critical analysis and relevant discussion on whether torture is ever justified. Students are presented with the literature on U.S. law and international law on torture as well as Bush administration...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Human Nature, Government and Individual Rights
Overview discussion of the views held by Madison and Hamilton that people, in general, need to have written into the law certain checks and balances to guard against abuse of power, protect individual rights and encompass a pluralistic...
The Guardian
Guardian: Alberto Fujimori Sentenced to 25 Years
Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll discusses the trial and sentencing of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori. Links to related articles are provided. (April 7, 2009)
BBC
Bbc: Fujimori Gets Lengthy Jail Term
This article analyzes the events leading up to former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's arrest, his trial, and his 25 year sentence. (April 7, 2009)
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The Oas and the Inter American System
This site on the The OAS and the Inter-American System provides history, key dates, original and current member states, past and present secretaries general, and more.
