Below are the publications from 2002 - 1996. Publications released prior 1996 are archived in a link at the bottom of this page.
2002
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Domestic Violence in Poland
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Poland. The report analyzes the response of both the criminal justice system and civil law to the problem of domestic violence. The report includes information about recently-implemented police programs to coordinate the management of domestic violence cases. The report also addresses Poland's obligations under international law, including the criteria for accession into the European Union. 2002 Cost: $10.00.
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Employment Discriminaton and Sexual Harassment in Poland
Documents sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment as human rights violations in Poland. The report analyses Poland's existing constitutional protections and the prohibitions on sex discrimination and sexual harassment found in Polish labor and criminal law. The report also addresses Poland's obligations under international and European law, including the criteria for accession into the European Union. 2002 Cost: $10.00.
2001
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Full Rights, Whole Children: A Case Study of Child Survival and Human Rights in Mexico
Documents violations of children's economic, social and cultural rights in Mexico. This report supplements Minnesota Advocates' 1998 case-study on Child Mortality in Mexico. The new report includes an analysis of Mexico's macroeconomic polices, the Mexican health care system and government social welfare programs that impact child well-being. 138 pages, 2001
Cost: $12.00.
2002 Sixteenth Annual Asylum Conference Training Materials
Everything you need to know about preparing an asylum application. Includes sample asylum applications, information about working with torture victims, country documentation resources, and preparing African asylum claims. 300 pages, 2002
Cost: $25.00.
2000
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Domestic Violence in Armenia Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Armenia. The report analyzes the Armenian legal system, including criminal law, administrative law and family law as well as forensic regulations that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Armenia's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00
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Domestic Violence in Moldova
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Moldova. The report analyzes the legal system of Moldova, including criminal law and family law as well as forensic regulations that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Moldova's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00
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Domestic Violence in Ukraine
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Ukraine. The report analyzes the Ukrainian legal system, including criminal law and forensic regulations, family law, housing law and draft legislation on domestic violence. The report includes information on the police response to domestic violence and gives an overview of the services that are available to Ukrainian women. The report also addresses Ukraine's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00
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Domestic Violence in Uzbekistan Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Uzbekistan. The report analyzes the Uzbek legal system, including the criminal justice system and family law. The report includes a discussion of the mahallah structure and how it relates to domestic violence as well as information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence in Uzbekistan. The report also addresses Uzbekistan's obligations under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00
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Survival: Every Child's Right, A Curriculum for Grades 8- 12
Five extensive lessons aim to familiarize students with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, integrate math skills with social studies, health, and data analysis through statistics, and participate in a role-play exercise to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issue of preventable child mortality. 2000
Cost: $10.00
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Trafficking in Women: Moldova and Ukraine
Documents the trafficking of women for the commercial sex industry as a human rights violation in both Moldova and Ukraine. The report analyzes the mechanisms of trafficking in both countries and the NGO and governmental response to the problem, including information on Moldovan and Ukrainian law. The report also addresses the obligations of the Moldovan and Ukrainian government under international law. 2000
Cost: $10.00
1999
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Global Child Survival: A Human Rights Priority: Case Studies of Uganda, Mexico, and U.S.
In developing and developed countries alike, more than 12 million children under the age of five die each year as a result of inadequate health services, violence, malnutrition, unsafe water, and lack of other basice necessities. These deaths constitute an unspeakable tragedy and must be recognized as a gross violation of fundamental human rights. This report tackles the serious issue of preventable child mortality and emphasizes that all rights -- civil, political, economic, social and cultural -- must be promoted and protected in order to ensure the health and survival of children. 1999
Cost: $15.00
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La Sobrevivencia Infantil Global: Una Prioridad de los Derechos Humanos Resumen Ejeeutivo
Executive Summary of Global Child Survival: A Human Rights Priority: Case Studies of Uganda, Mexico, and United States. Spanish only. 1999
Cost: Free
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Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Bulgaria Documents sex discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace as human rights violations. The report analyzes the legal system of Bulgaria, including labor and employment laws, as well as the government's enforcement of these laws. The report includes information on trade union and employer responses to sex discrimination and sexual harassment and addresses Bulgaria's obligations under domestic and international law. 1999
Cost: $5.00
1998
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Domestic Violence in Macedonia
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Macedonia. The report analyzes the legal system of Macedonia, including criminal law and family law as well as forensic regulations that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Macedonia's obligations under international law. 1998
Cost: $5.00
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Domestic Violence in Nepal
Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Nepal. The report analyzes the legal system of Nepal, including the criminal law and family law provisions that relate to domestic violence. The report includes information on both the police and NGO response to domestic violence. The report also addresses Nepal's obligations under international law. 1998
Cost: $5.00
The Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America - Video and Fact sheets
Video (11 minutes) brings a historical, factual and personal perspective to immigration issues and features compelling stories of five immigrants. Fact Sheets address impact of immigrants on the U.S. economy, labor market and society. 1998
Cost: $35.00
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The Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America - Video, fact sheets and study guide Same as above, plus study guide. Study Guide uses easy-to-read charts, tables, graphs, and maps to convey who comes to the U.S., why they come, the process by which they are allowed in, where they settle, their impact on the economy, and the "nuts and bolts" of U.S. immigration policy. Immigration is presented within an historical context and through firsthand accounts and role-playing activities. Grade level: Middle School, High School, adult.
Cost: $50.00
1997
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Handbook on Human Rights in Situations of Conflict This Handbook is a valuable resource for attorneys, educators, and UN and other human rights professionals. It serves as a guide for using human rights norms and methods to prevent the escalation of conflict. The annexes comprise over 200 pages of the book, including a comprehensive overview of the UN, regional organizations and multilateral arrangements, and a directory of human rights organizations around the world. 1997
Cost: $15.00
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Oakdale Detention Center: The First Year of Operation
Provides an account of the human rights conditions at the Oakdale Federal Alien Detention Center in Oakdale Louisiana, during its first year of operation. The improper, illegal and sometimes cruel treatment of the multinational alien detainees is documented and recommendations are given for a more humane approach to the problem of illegal immigration. 1997
Cost: $3.00
1996
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Domestic Violence in Albania Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Albania. The report gives a thorough historical background on Albania and examines evidence of domestic violence in that country. The report also analyzes relevant Albanian laws and their implementation and compares these laws to Albania's obligations under international law. This is one part of a series on domestic violence in the Balkans. 1996
Cost: $5.00
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Domestic Violence in Bulgaria Documents domestic violence as a human rights violation in Bulgaria. The report analyzes the legal system in Bulgaria, including criminal laws, police response to domestic violence, administrative procedures and divorce laws. The report also addresses Bulgaria's obligations under international law. This report is part of a series on domestic violence in the Balkans. 1996
Cost: $5.00
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Summary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
Provides a summary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action from the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, in Beijing, China, in 1995. 1996
Cost: $5.00
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The Myths and Facts of Immigration: An Informational Packet
This concise informational packet includes: "myth/fact" sheets on immigration, personal profiles of innigrants and refugees, and articles. (This is the same informational packet that comes with the video & study guide "The Energy of A Nation"). 1996
Cost: $5.00
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The Rule of Lawlessness in Mexico: Human Rights Violations in the State of Oaxaca State Documents an array of human rights violations resulting from government act and omission in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, and gives recommendations to the Oaxacan state government and the Mexican federal government. Produced in conjunction with the Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights. 1996
Cost: $10.00
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