Human Rights

Author: Kora Andrieu
Institution: Online Encyclopedia of Mass Violence
Year: January 2010
Keywords: Human Rights
Read Full Text Here: http://www.massviolence.org/spip.php?page=article_pdf&id_article=359       

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This is an explicitly academic paper which scrutinises the pros and cons of transitional justice mechanisms. The paper analyses retributive mechanisms in international and local justice, as well as restorative justice mechanisms such as amnesties, forgiveness and reparation. The paper presents a historical description and interdisciplinary analysis of both well-documented and less well-known 20th century human rights abuses and a substantive literature review on the key points which... Read More

Author: Schmelzle, B, Dudouet, V,   
Institution: Berghof Conflict Research
Publication Date: 2010
Keywords: Human Rights, Conflict,  Peacebuilding, Justice
Read Full Text Here: http://berghof-handbook.net/documents/publications/dialogue9_intro.pdf

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This Dialogue Series is an offshoot of the Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation –a research institute that providescutting-edge knowledge and experience for scholars and practitioners working on transforming violent ethnopolitical conflict. Each topic in the series is selected on the basis of its relevance to societies in conflict and the practice of conflict transformatio... Read More

Author: G Wiggleswoth
Institution: International Affairs
Publication Date: 2008
Keywords:  Human Rights, Rule of Law, Sierra Leone
Read Full Text Here:  http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-2346.2008.00738.x/pdf

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This article specifically focuses on the case study of the Special Court of Sierra Leone (SCSL) in its measures to ensure the end of impunity with the trial of former President Charles Taylor in response to the 1999 civil war. This paper provides an example of the increasingly global reach of the rule of law and would be of interest to practitioners working on the design, consultation or delivery of accountability trials in post conflict states that have experienced wide scale vio... Read More

Author:  Charlotte Morris  
Institution:  Stabilisation Unit
Publication Date:  2010
Keywords:  Human Rights, Somalia, Afghanistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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The Stabilisation Issue Note is aimed at improving the effectiveness of practical engagement in aspects of stabilisation related to human rights. It is aimed primarily at the Stabilisation Unit’s own practitioners and consultants, and those of other HMG departments. However, the Stabilisation Issue Note is also useful to those in the general public wishing to better understand the interaction between human rights in conflict and stabilisation.Read More

Author: Sara Darehshori
Institution: Human Rights Watch
Publication Date: 2009
Keywords: Human Rights, Rule of Law, Sudan, DRC,
Read Full Text Here: http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/ij0709webwcover_3.pdf 

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The report leans heavily on numerous past reports by Human Rights Watch (HRW) over many years. Although lengthy, it provides useful information for generalists interested in peace negotiations in Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It would also be of use to specialists involved in rule of law, governance and peace processes as it provides specific reference and examples of contexts where impunity and amnesties have been problematic.

Author: Bell, C.
Institution: International Council on Human Rights Policy
Publication Date: 2006
Keywords: Human Rights; Peace Processes; Northern Ireland
Read Full Text Here: www.ichrp.org/files/reports/22/128_report_en.pdf

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This chapter, taken from the full document on Negotiating Justice: Human Rights and Peace Agreements by the International Council on Human Rights Policy is a practical tool useful specifically for mediators in conflicts, policy-makers, human rights advocates, parties to conflicts, voluntary organisations of all kinds, and those working more broadly to prevent or transform violent conflict with a focus on the inclusion of human rights. 

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Author: Sharath Srinivasan
Institution: Minority Rights Group International
Year: 2006
Keywords: Human Rights; Conflict
Read Full Text Here: http://www.minorityrights.org/download.php?id=102

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This report gives insight to how better incorporation of minority rights can strengthen the work of institutions mandated with conflict early warning and prevention.
The findings of this report would be of relevance to those wishing to enhance their knowledge of conflict prevention strategies and, in particular, to those working on conflict mitigation in countries with suppressed minority groups. Although this paper was written in 2006, its focus on minority incorporation is still relevant today. However, the situation in Darfur has moved forward significantly... Read More

Author:  Michael O'Flaherty
Institution: University of Nottingham
Year: 2004
Keywords: Human Rights, Monitoring and Evaluation, Multinational/International Institutions
Read Full Text Here:http://www.unidir.org/pdf/articles/pdf-art2141.pdf   

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This article asserts that, even though the UN views human rights as a crosscutting responsibility in all areas of work, there are significant challenges with UN policies and structure in monitoring human rights in conflicts. This article would be of use to anyone embarking on work with, or along side, a UN mission on human rights. It would also be useful to anyone wanting to enhance knowledge of UN processes in the field. It is important to note that since this article ... Read More

Author: DFID Equality and Rights Team
Institution: DFID
Publication Date: 2009
Keywords: Human Rights, Monitoring and Evaluation
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This paper is an abridged version of the 2009 DFID How to Note on assessing and monitoring human rights in country programmes. The first chapter of the note has been removed as it refers to specific government policies which are not relevant to the practical tips in the second chapter on how to assess and monitor human rights on country programmes. This document will be of practical use to anyone embarking on a human rights assessment and monitoring project which, in a stabilisation context, ... Read More

Author: Mertus, J and Helsing, J   
Institution: United States Institute of Peace Press 
Publication Date: 2006
Keywords: Human Rights; Conflict; Comprehensive/ Integrated Approach
Read Full Text Here: http://bookstore.usip.org/resrcs/frontm/1929223765_intro.pdf

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This document, the introductory chapter to ‘Human Rights and Conflict: Exploring the Links between Right, Law and Peacebuilding’, gives an overview of some of the key themes explored in the book. The book offers an account of the relationship between human rights and conflict by providing in-depth analyses of particular facets and presenting a composite picture of the overall relationship. This chapter highlights ... Read More