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Amnesty International and Information Resources, 2004.
This paper considers the role of information in the formation and operation of Amnesty International.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses the organization of Amnesty International. Following a brief overview of the organization, the writer considers the role of information in the formation and operation of Amnesty International.
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"Amnesty International is one of the best known human rights organizations. The organization has received the Nobel Peace Prize, as well as the United Nations Human Rights Award. Its focus initially was on prisoners of conscience today, its mandate includes human rights in general and address non-state actors as well. Information is key to its mission and its strategy-the organization gathers, collates and disseminates information, while maintaining an ostensibly neutral stance with regard to political and economic systems ... "
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Negligence of International Treaties and Amnesty Rulings, 2002.
Addresses the issue of human rights in relation to South American revolutions.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 98.95
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Several countries will be selected in this paper in order to present a coherent view of how South American revolutions came about, as well as how the rights of those who live within these countries are abandoned in pursuit of comparative freedom. This paper shall focus primarily on the country of Brazil, as Brazil has settled the majority of its internal conflicts. As this is the case, there is a great deal of documentation of Brazil and on the violation of human rights that occurred during the half-century of its civil war.
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Amnesty for Mexicans Immigrants, 2002.
This paper presents a detailed discussion about the idea of providing amnesty to all Mexican immigrants residing in the United States.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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The following paper explores the pros and cons of providing amnesty to all Mexican immigrants residing in the U.S. and discusses how this would impact other foreign nationals who are not from Mexico.
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?America has always been known as the melting pot of the world. Huddled masses travel here from all over the earth to begin life anew and to seek their fortune in the American dream they grew up hearing about. Whether the dream comes true or not is not as important as the ability to survive once they get here and the nation?s government is currently entertaining the idea that amnesty to illegal Mexicans in the US would be a good idea. This has caused quite a controversial stir in the nation as people take sides, either for or against the idea.?
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Amnesty International, 1990.
This paper discusses the organization Amnesty International and its efforts toward the establishment of human rights around the world and documenting abuses: Goals, origins, leadership, organization, treatment of prisoners, role of U.S. government, tortu
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 11 sources, £ 93.95
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This paper will discuss the organization Amnesty International and its efforts toward the establishment of human rights around the world. Amnesty International has three basic goals as its agenda. Its first goal is to seek the release of "prisoners of conscience" around the world. Prisoners of conscience are defined as individuals who have been "imprisoned or otherwise detained by reason of their political, religious or other conscientiously-held beliefs, or on the grounds of their ethnic origin, race, sex or cultural background". In addition, Amnesty International defines prisoners of conscience as those who have been imprisoned for such beliefs without having "used or advocated violence".
The second goal of the Amnesty International organization is the encouragement of "fair and prompt trials for all political
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Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants, 2008.
This paper argues for today's leaders to bring fairness and balance to immigration issues.
1,492 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper calls for the creation of new policies and general guidelines for solving today's current immigration problems in America. The paper asserts that illegal immigration needs to be controlled, but immigration in and of itself should not be automatically discouraged. The paper is of the opinion that productive, law-abiding illegal workers deserve work permits and/or alien resident cards, perhaps even amnesty on a case-by-case basis. The paper discusses the need for leaders to make fair and firm, yet humane decisions.
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"The very first foreign settlers from Europe to arrive here, as a united group intent on making America their new home in 1630 (Morgan, 1998), included John Winthrop and Simon Bradstreet, the first and second democratically elected governors of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Sailing with them was an erudite (especially for a woman then), accomplished, prolific, and now much-anthologized poet, Simon Bradstreet's wife Anne. Today we would turn their ship away. Immigration issues in America are plainly very different now; still, it is worth reflecting that had it not been for a ship full of what would now be called illegal immigrants, the United States we know would not exist (Zimmerman,)."
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Amnesty International (A.I.)., 2003.
Focuses on the organization's opposition to the death penalty.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, £ 49.95
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Presents the context of the opposition to the death penalty and reasons for opposition based on the view that the death penalty is an extreme physical and mental assault on a person already in government control. Discusses its effects on violence.
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"English lawyer, Peter Benenson, first launched Amnesty International in May 1961, when he published an appeal in the London newspaper, The Observer. He called for the general public to be more aware of those around the world who were being ..."
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Amnesty International, 2002.
Discussion of the non-political organization and how it works.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, £ 66.95
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Discussion of the non-political organization and how it works. Its history and purpose. Dedication to the protection of human rights. Its work on behalf of political prisoners, refugees. Anti-death penalty stand. Annual listing of worldwide human rights violations. How AI's policies are determined. Makeup of the organization. Recent concerns
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"AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: HOW IT WORKS AND WHY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Amnesty International is a 40-year old international organization, non-political, and dedicated to eliminating human rights violations wherever and whenever they occur. It subsists on memberships and donations only from private individuals. It does not accept donations from political entities or governments. Headquartered in London, it is governed by an International Secretariat, currently headed by secretary-General, Pierre Sane. More than a million members, subscribers and regular donors live in more than 160 countries, with nationally organized sections in 56 countries. Headquarters employs about 320 staff members. But, decisions about where to spend funds (some 16 million British pounds this past year) is in the hand ..."
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Human Rights, 2001.
Debate re: values & universal definition. Different political, religious & ideological agendas U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Amnesty International. Example of Saudi Arabia.
8,775 words (approx. 35.1 pages), 16 sources, £ 93.95
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"Throughout humankind?s ascension to modernity, our path has been beset with conflicting ideas. Exploration- on the one hand a mechanism for discovering new realms and philosophies- all too often leads to conquest, xenophobia, and genocide. Enlightenment- a path to spiritual fulfillment in theory- is not rarely coupled with persecution, desecration, and slaughter in practice. Nationalism- a means for unity and strength- seldom does not present isolationism, suspicion, even fascism as its ultimate end. In the 21st century, many contend that the human species is no more well versed in the habits of decency, tolerance, and understanding than it has ever been. Although it is with great pride that today, amidst an ongoing legacy..."
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Leonard Peltier, 2005.
This paper discusses the life and work of Leonard Peltier, an American Indian Movement activist, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of two FBI Agents; however, his guilt is disputed.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that Leonard Peltier, a Lakota-Ojibwe Indian, raised on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, experienced the government's intrusion on the rights of his people when he was sent to a U.S. residential boarding school for Native Americans. The author points out that Peltier, who was an active member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), which was founded to protect Indian people from cultural, spiritual and physical genocide, and his supporters believe that he was targeted by the FBI's COINTELPRO program, which suppresses people by using methods of arrest, slander and attack. The paper relates that Peltier's plight as a living martyr garnered international attention after the publication of Peter Matthiessen's famous book, "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse", in 1983; Peltier's supporters included such people as the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Mother Theresa, Amnesty International and 50 members of the U.S. Congress.
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"Peltier's co-defendants, were tried separately. Civil rights lawyer, William Kunstler, defended Butler and Robideau and argued that they had fired in self-defense. Kunstler expounded on, throughout the trial, the saga of white oppression of American Indians. Peltier's trial, in Fargo, North Dakota, had a different tone, Judge Paul Benson refused to allow any testimony unrelated to the events at Pine Ridge. The all-white jury did not hear of the injustices experienced by the American Indians. Peltier was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to two consecutive life terms."
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Illegal Immigration, 2004.
A position paper arguing that it is not in America's best interest to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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This paper analyzes two sides of the illegal immigration issue and concludes that amnesty should not be granted to illegal aliens. The paper addresses questions concerning contributions to American society made by illegal immigrants and discusses problems associated with illegal immigration.
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"Sheila Jackson Lee and Robert Byrd are both members of the U S Congress. Both are members of the Democratic Party, but Lee has taken a stance in favor of granting amnesty to certain groups of illegal immigrants, whereas Byrd holds the opposite position and argues that amnesty ultimately leads to an increase in illegal immigration in that it encourages others to attempt to secure U S residency and citizenship by circumventing the legal processes developed for this purpose. Lee, in contrast argues from..."
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Reconstruction, 1993.
A look at post-Civil War rebuilding plans including political struggle, slavery, amnesty for rebels and elections.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, £ 38.95
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"The period of Reconstruction is the era following the Civil War when the country set out to rebuild and to revive the economy of the devastated South. as the war ended, Lincoln faced the question of what to do with the states of the defeated Confederacy, an issue that elicited sharp disagreement among Northerners. Some felt that these states should make voters as well as freedmen of their slaves, and Lincoln said the important thing was to get these states back in their proper place in the Union. Lincoln was assassinated before he could do anything at all about the states of the Old South. Andrew Johnson, his successor, gave assurances that he would carry on with Lincoln's Reconstruction program, though he also gave the impression that he would deal more harshly than Lincoln would have with rebel leaders. The murder of Lincoln only added to that attitude..."
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Should Illegal Immigrants be Legalized, 2001.
The arguments for and against legalization of foreign illegal workers.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses the pros and cons of legalizing the mostly Mexican illegal immigrants currently working in the United States. It begins by laying out the hardships at present which those working and trying to gain legal citizenship face and the burdens to the U.S. economy. This is followed by a well composed argument for legalization, include points such as; the need for agricultural workers, reduced border patrol and increased taxation.
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?The issue of the legalization of illegal Mexican immigrants now living in the United States has long been controversial. Opponent's feel legalizing the immigrants will take away jobs from U.S. citizens, and that it sends the wrong message to the thousands of immigrants who entered the country through the proper legal channels. ABC News reports "'This is a kick in the teeth to the thousands of individuals across the world who are legally attempting to enter the United States,' said Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., chairman of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus. 'Instead, the U.S. is saying, "Why wait? Sneak on in! Whether you enter illegally or not, you will be a resident or citizen in no time." The first lesson these new residents will learn about the U.S. is it is OK to break the law.'"
"Current estimates show at least 4 million undocumented workers live in the U. S. About one-quarter of them live in California, and most of them are Mexicans. Mexican immigrants have received amnesty before. ABC News reports, "The last time the United States granted amnesty to illegal immigrants was in 1986, when President Ronald Reagan signed a law that eventually resulted in the regularization of about 2.7 million people, mostly Mexican immigrants in California."?
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 2002.
Analyzes the limitations of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 73.95
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This twelve-page academic research paper analyzes the limitations of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and compares the amnesty hearings of the murderers of Amy Biehl and Steve Biko. The differences in the cases in terms of how they reflect the effectiveness of the commission are discussed, as well as how complicated it is to determine whether or not the amnesty hearings actually provide justice.
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Guantanamo Bay and the Status of Detainees, 2006.
A review of various news articles reporting the situation of the Guantanamo Bay detainees and a history of the Guantanamo Bay crisis.
5,443 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 92.95
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This paper takes a look at the status of the Guantanamo Bay detainees as depicted in various news reports. The paper reports how, according to 'Amnesty International', many of these alleged detainees are in fact, not "enemy combatants" but ordinary people being held "in a legal black hole, many without access to any court, legal counsel or family visits". The paper takes a look at the history of the situation, and events leading up to the crisis in Guantanamo Bay.
Outline:
Introduction
History of Guantanamo Bay
The Issues
Torture and Abuse of Prisoners
Discussion
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"Although President Bush has said publicly, "the United States reaffirms its commitment to the worldwide elimination of torture... freedom from torture is an inalienable human right, and we are committed to building a world where human rights are respected and protected by the rule of law," his administration has actually fostered and encouraged it. Harold Koh (2005) suggests that after the 9/11 attack the administration had the opportunity to set up a democratic long-range plan for controlling terrorism. Instead, the administration looked for shortcuts, and torture was one of them, "a substitute for multilateral police work; the uncertainties of intelligence gathering; the expense of guarding ports, reservoirs, and transportation centers; and the financial regulation necessary to cut off the funding of terrorist groups" (p. 7)."
"Koh (2005) testified before the Senate that the torturing at Guantanamo Bay is done with government authorization. Members of the Bush administration developed a torture policy and a legal rationale for torture was created. In his message to the Senate, Koh states: "Torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment are both illegal and totally abhorrent to our values and constitutional traditions. No constitutional authority licenses the president to authorize the torture and cruel treatment of prisoners, even when he acts as commander-in-chief"(p. 8). He went on to say that mistreatment of prisoners also violates the Geneva Convention agreement, under which our own troops are protected from similar treatment. "
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