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Israel Shuts the Door on UN Human Rights Review: What Now?

Israel Shuts the Door on UN Human Rights Review: What Now?

Posted in: Dreams of Development|By: Leila Ehsan|April 21, 2013No Comments

What are the implications for global development in human rights in the wake of Israel’s refusal to comply with is UN Human Rights Council Review? In January, Israel became the first country to deny the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) permission to conduct an analysis of its human rights practices known as the Universal …

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Does the Syrian Conflict Spell the End of R2P?

Does the Syrian Conflict Spell the End of R2P?

Posted in: Dreams of Development|By: Oyinkan Muraina|April 4, 2013No Comments

By Oyinkan Muraina, Staff Writer in International Law Development & Human Rights In what ways is the international community’s response to the conflict in Syria a forecast for the future of R2P and the continued development of state sovereignty in the in a globalized world? Nearly two years have passed since the Syrian conflict began. …

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Are Legacies of Western Colonialism Perpetuating Terrorism in Nigeria?

Are Legacies of Western Colonialism Perpetuating Terrorism in Nigeria?

Posted in: Dreams of Development|By: Rafiat Kasumu|March 28, 2013No Comments

Before achieving independence in 1960, Nigeria was under British rule. Today, are legacies of colonialism supporting the actions of terrorist group Boko Haram, and ultimately, underdevelopment of the nation? “Food prices have soared in the north. Farmers are afraid to go to markets. Government salaries are paid even later than before. Funds to repair roads …

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Entrepreneurship in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp

Entrepreneurship in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp

Posted in: Dreams of Development|By: Deqa Farah|March 23, 2013No Comments

Refugee camp communities are producing some of our most innovative and resourceful entrepreneurs yet. Flourishing businesses and successful entrepreneurial endeavors in refugee camps may seem like a complete oxymoron. However, reality is quite far from this perception. In fact, accustomed to the intricacies of survival and adapting to dire circumstances, refugees both start and sustain …

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Post-Conflict Recovery in Sri Lanka: Lessons Learnt

Post-Conflict Recovery in Sri Lanka: Lessons Learnt

Posted in: Dreams of Development|By: PennSID|March 11, 2013No Comments

Written by Kimberly Kolor, Staff Writer in Community Development, Human Rights Does an end to war always mean peace? Sri Lanka is facing social unrest as it works to recover from years of violence. Recently, students of Jaffna University, in Sri Lanka, were arrested for lighting lamps on “Heroes Day”, a day where many Tamils …

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