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1. Welcoming the Unwelcomed: the Role of Portugal in the European Refugee Crisis

Matias, Bárbara
2017
Theses
Human rightsRefugeesAsylum, Right ofInternational relations

2. Violations of women’s rights while countering terrorism as a threat to collective survival: A case-study of the right to participation

Kumskova, Marina
2017
Theses
Human rightsWomen's rightsTerrorism--PreventionPolitical participation

3. Vernacularization of CEDAW in the United States: Localization Process and Sustainability of CEDAW Instruments to Prevent and Combat Violence against Women

Chouinard, Michelle
2017
Theses
Human rightsWomen--Violence against--PreventionHumanitarian lawUnited Nations. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

4. Use of Rights Language at the International Criminal Court: A Revealing Closer Look at ICC Transcripts

Bailoun, Zeinab
2017
Theses
Human rightsInternational Criminal CourtLaw--LanguageLaw

5. Unaccounted For: Indigenous Peoples as Victims of Conflicts in Africa

Barume, Albert K.
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesIndigenous peoples--Legal status, laws, etc.Indigenous peoples--Land tenureConflict management

6. Trauma and the Paradox of Asylum Seekers’ Credibility

Umberg, Jennifer
2017
Theses
Human rightsPsychic traumaPolitical refugees--Mental healthPolitical refugees--Legal status, laws, etc.Asylum, Right of

7. Traditional Midwives a Link Between Cultural Rights and Women’s Rights

Flores, Marina Gonzalez
2017
Theses
Human rightsWomen's rightsMaya womenMidwivesMidwifery

8. To Be Out and In: Influencing factors in the recognition of SOGI-based asylum claims in South Africa and Kenya

Kremin, Marijke
2017
Theses
Human rightsRefugeesRefugees--Government policyRefugees--Civil rightsRefugees--Social conditionsSexual minoritiesCivil rights

9. To Be Human in A Dehumanizing World: Black Lives Matter and the Human Rights Framework

Rohani, Maria
2017
Theses
Human rightsBlack lives matter movementRace relationsRacism--Political aspectsRacismAnti-racismSocial justice

10. The Voices of Street Educators Working for the Successful Trajectory of Girls in Street Situations: A Rights-Based Approach

Mills, Melody
2017
Theses
Human rightsStreet childrenStreet children--EducationStreet children--Services forGirlsGirls--EducationHomeless girlsGirls--Services for

11. The United States Response to Sex Trafficking Survivors

Brown, Patrice
2017
Theses
Human rightsHuman trafficking victimsVictims of crimes--Services forVictims of crimes--Government policy

12. The Right to Work of Asylum-Seekers and Refugees in Bulgaria: Rethinking Integration

Gumnishka, Iva
2017
Articles
Human rightsRight to laborPolitical refugees--Civil rightsRefugees--Employment

13. The Responsibility to Protect Indigenous Peoples? An Analysis of R2P’s Potential Application in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh

Halliwell, Shayna
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesIndigenous peoples--Land tenureIndigenous peoples--Legal status, laws, etc.Humanitarian intervention

14. The Rapid Development of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: The case study of Mexico City and its particularities for the advancement of rights

Manzur-Soda, Michel E.
2017
Theses
Human rightsCivil rightsSexual minoritiesGay rightsTransgender people--Legal status, laws, etc.Gay liberation movement

15. The Politics of Shaming and Sanctions: Rewriting the Anatomy of the Bangladeshi State

Bleie, Tone
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesPolitical scienceConflict managementNationalism

16. The Mixed Race Experience in America: Double Exclusion

Cohen, Kimberly
2017
Theses
Human rightsRacially mixed peopleRacially mixed people--Civil rightsMinoritiesMinorities--Civil rightsMinorities--Social conditions

17. The (Mis)application of the Western Concept of “Resilience” to Non-Western Crises: South Sudanese Women as Case Study

Euber, Stephanie
2017
Theses
Human rightsResilience (Personality trait)South SudaneseWomen--Violence against

18. The Harms of Orphanage Voluntourism: Misperceptions among Volunteers

Havens, Holly
2017
Theses
Human rightsVolunteer tourismOrphanagesOrphansVolunteers

19. The Evolution of the 1267 Sanctions Regime: Challenges & Prospects

Marchetti, Rebecca N.
2017
Theses
Human rightsTerrorism--PreventionTerrorismTerrorism--Government policyDue process of law

20. The Double-edged Sword of a Successful Securitization: the Trade Off of Human Rights for a Flawed Sense of Security? The Case of the Securitization of Refugees From Syria in Lebanon Since 2011

Khouri, Andrea
2017
Theses
Political refugeesHuman rightsPolitical refugees--Government policyPolitical refugees--Civil rightsRefugeesRefugees--Government policyRefugees--Civil rightsRefugees, ArabRefugees, Arab--Government policy

21. Thailand in the 21st Century: Discriminatory Policies and Cultural Practices Force Tens of Thousands of ‘khun mae wai sai’ to Leave School Each Year

Kateratorn, Juthaporn
2017
Theses
Human rightsTeenage mothers--EducationTeenage pregnancy--Social aspectsEducational law and legislation

22. Submission on the draft General Comment on “State obligations under the ICESCR in the Context of Business Activities”

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
2017
Reports
Investments, ForeignInvestmentsCorruptionBusinessHuman rights

23. Structural Violence Against Indigenous Peoples: Russian Federation

Gosart, Ulia
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesIndigenous peoples--Legal status, laws, etc.Indigenous peoples--Politics and governmentIndigenous peoples--Social conditions

24. Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Peacekeeping Personnel: The Impact of Troop Contributing Countries’ Societal Norms

Nanji, Safiya
2017
Theses
Human rightsPeacekeeping forcesPolice misconductSex crimesUnited Nations

25. Seeking Accountability for Rape Committed by Indian Armed Forces in Jammu and Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

Clark, Lauren
2017
Theses
Human rightsInternational lawRape as a weapon of war

26. SCOFFLAW: International Law and America’s Deadly Weapons in Vietnam

Garfinkel, Ariel
2017
Theses
Human rightsWomen and warInternational lawVietnam War, 1961-1975

27. Resourcing Global LGBTI Movements: Systems Philanthropy for Social Justice

Heman, Ryan
2017
Theses
Human rightsSexual minoritiesGay rightsTransgender people--Legal status, laws, etc.Intersex peopleSystem theory

28. Reflections on the Influence of the Current Political Development in Russia on Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights

Sulyandziga, Rodion; Berezhkov, Dmitry
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesIndigenous peoples--Land tenureIndigenous peoples--Legal status, laws, etc.

29. Recognizing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence as Persecution Grounds for Women Seeking Refugee Status and Asylum

Sahar, Hana
2017
Theses
Human rightsSex crimesSexual abuse victimsRefugees--Civil rightsRefugees--Government policyRefugees--Legal status, laws, etc.Women refugeesWomen refugees--Legal status, laws, etc.Women refugees--Government policyRefugees

30. Realizing the Right to Education for NYC’s Homeless Children: Identifying and removing barriers

Teall, Emily
2017
Theses
Human rightsHomeless children--EducationEducational equalizationEducation and statePublic schools

31. Pushing Boundaries: Islamic Feminism in Iran

Aslam, Fatima
2017
Theses
Human rightsFeminism--Religious aspects--IslamIslamMuslim women

32. Peace Mapping and Indigenous Peoples

Keating, Neil B.
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesPeacePeace-building

33. On a Path Toward International Recognition: Physician-Assisted Suicide as an Emerging Human Rights Norm

Schmitz, Lucy
2017
Articles
Human rightsSocial normsAssisted suicide--Law and legislationNormativity (Ethics)

34. “No Matter Which Socio-legal Regime is Put into Place, People Continue to Sell and to Buy Sex Wherever They Can”: A Comparative Analysis of the Relationship Between Prostitution Laws and Discourse

Zigel, Achinoam
2017
Theses
Human rightsProstitution--Law and legislationProstitution--Social aspects

35. Natural Resource Control and Indigenous Rights in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz Department: Post-neoliberal Rhetoric and Reality

Howroyd, Hannah
2017
Theses
Human rightsSocial movementsNatural resources—ManagementIndigenous peoples--Civil rightsAgricultural industries

36. Moving Beyond Access: Integration of Syrian Refugee Students into Turkish Public Schools in the Bursa Province

Mostafa, Benil
2017
Theses
Human rightsRefugees--EducationSocial integrationPublic schoolsInclusive education

37. Mobilising Without the Masses and Mainstreaming Women’s Rights: A Case Study of the Local Women’s Movement in Malaysia

Quek, Shuen
2017
Theses
Human rightsWomen--Violence againstOrganizational behaviorFeminismSocial movements

38. Migrant Networks: An Expression of Collective Identity and an Indicator for Integration

Kraft, Sierra
2017
Theses
Human rightsImmigrants--Social networksImmigrants--Cultural assimilationGroup identity

39. Long-Awaited Justice and Lasting Protection for Shia Muslims in Iraq: Recognizing the Tragedy of Karbala Through the Mechanisms of Transitional Justice

Nissaraly, Roukhsar
2017
Theses
Human rightsShiitesShiites--PersecutionsDiscrimination--Religious aspectsKarbalāʼ, Battle of (Iraq : 680)Shiites--Relations--Sunnites

40. “Licence to Kill”: The United States’ Illegal Drone Program and the Dark Legacy of Collective Punishment

Talaat, Nadine
2017
Articles
Human rightsDrone aircraftInternational law and human rightsTerrorism--Prevention

41. Introduction to Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Unreported Struggles: Conflict and Peace

Stamatopoulou, Elsa
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesPeaceConflict managementInternational lawLawPublic policy (Law)

42. Intercultural Conflict and Peace Building: The Experience of Chile

Aylwin, Jose
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesPeace-buildingConflict management

43. Input to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights with respect to his upcoming visit to the United States

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
2017
Reports
Investments, ForeignHuman rightsEqualityPovertyInternational business enterprises

44. Indigenous Women of Northeast India at the Forefront of a Strong Non-Violent Peace Movement

Nepram, Binalakshmi
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesIndigenous womenIndigenous peoples--Land tenureIndigenous peoples--Politics and government

45. Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Conflict and Peace Building: Experiences from East Africa

Kipuri, Naomi
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesConflict managementPeace-building

46. Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Unreported Struggles: Conflict and Peace

Institute for the Study of Human Rights
2017
Monographs
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesPeaceConflict managementInternational lawLawPublic policy (Law)

47. Indigenous Peoples’ Conflicts and the Negotiation Process for Autonomy in Nicaragua

Cunningham, Mirna
2017
Chapters (Layout Features)
Human rightsIndigenous peoplesIndigenous peoples--Legal status, laws, etc.Peace-buildingConflict management

48. Impacts of the International Investment Regime on Access to Justice

Chan, Michelle; Gupta, Kanika; Coleman, Jesse; Cordes, Kaitlin Y.; Johnson, Lise
2017
Reports
Investments, Foreign--Government policyInvestments, Foreign--Social aspectsDue process of lawHuman rights

49. Human Rights Education for Bengali Women: Agency and empowerment

Uddin, Sameera
2017
Theses
Human rightsTeenage girls--EducationHuman rights--Study and teachingRight to education

50. Human Responsibilities: A Relational Account of Human Rights

Susienka, Christine
2017
Theses
EthicsPhilosophyHuman rightsHuman beings