41. 1997 Human Rights Report: Jordan Issued by the U.S. Department of State, the report covers civil liberties, political rights, attitude to international and nongovernmental investigation of alleged violations of human rights, discrimination, and worker rights. http://www.state.gov/www/global/human_rights/1997_hrp_report/jordan.html

The State Department web site below is a permanent electronic archive of information released prior to January 20, 2001. Please see www.state.gov for material released since President George W. Bush took office on that date. This site is not updated so external links may no longer function. Contact us with any questions about finding information. NOTE: External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein. U.S. Department of State Jordan Report on Human Rights Practices for 1997 Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, January 30, 1998. JORDAN The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy that has been ruled by King Hussein since 1952. The Constitution concentrates a high degree of executive and legislative authority in the King, who determines domestic and foreign policy. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet manage the daily affairs of government. The Parliament consists of the 40-member Senate appointed by the King and the 80-member Chamber of Deputies, which is elected by the people every 4 years. After the 1989 elections and the lifting of martial law in 1991, the lower house began to assert itself on domestic and foreign policy issues. The Parliament elected in 1993, however, was less assertive than its predecessor. Over 500 candidates competed in the October parliamentary elections, despite a boycott by the Islamist and other parties. The election was marred by reports of registration irregularities, fraud, and restrictions on the press and on campaign materials

42. International Experts On Race Visit Civil Rights Museum international Information Programs civil rights, 30 April 2001. international Experts on Race Visit civil rights Museum. By David Pitts http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/civilrights/wf0430.htm

Civil Rights 30 April 2001 International Experts on Race Visit Civil Rights Museum By David Pitts Washington File Staff Writer Memphis, Tennessee "I was very moved by what I saw here, even though I knew the basic story of the American civil rights movement," said David Sam of Norway. "I knew little about the details of that struggle," said Rosanna Wong from Hong Kong. They were talking about the National Civil Rights Museum located on the site of the former Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed on April 4, 1968. The museum not only honors King's memory, it houses a comprehensive overview of the U.S. civil rights movement. The international visitors were in Oxford, Mississippi to attend a conference on "International Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity and Intercultural Relations," held April 18-22 at the University of Mississippi. While there, however, they took time out to visit the museum located about 70 miles north of Oxford in Memphis, Tennessee. The main exhibits are vignettes capturing pivotal moments in the struggle of African Americans for equal rights in the United States, including the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that outlawed school segregation, the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott that led to the ending of segregation in public transport, and the 1963 March on Washington at which King gave his electrifying "I Have A Dream" speech." Exhibits recreating the freedom rides, student sit-ins and other nonviolent tactics that were the hallmark of the Movement also are featured prominently at the museum. There also is a component highlighting the failed attempts immediately after the American Civil War (1861-65) to end discrimination. Many of the international visitors did not know, for example, that three civil rights acts were passed in the 10 years after the Civil War ended, but were circumvented in the South. Not until 1964 was a Civil Rights Act passed that was effective.

43. America Responds To Terrorism, United States, Lesson Plans, A series of online lessons and resources designed for classroom use, focusing on terrorism, media coverage, civil liberties and international law, and a link collection. http://www.crf-usa.org/terror/America Responds to Terrorism.htm

The destruction of New York City's World Trade Center and the attack on the Pentagon in Washington raise innumerable questions that can be dealt with in the classroom. Although the most recent terrorist attacks have the greatest impact on America, they are part of a long and tragic history of terrorism that has been developing around the globe for decades. Constitutional Rights Foundation has prepared "America Responds to Terrorism," " War in Iraq ," and " Reflecting on September 11 ," a series of online lessons and resources designed for classroom use. We will continue to add lessons on issues related to these troubling times. We at CRF hope you find these resources useful during this time of national crisis. Terrorism Reactions to Tragedy Information and Disinformation Civil Liberties ... Terrorism Links Terrorism What Is Terrorism? Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It? How Should We? The Rise of Islamist Terrorist Groups (NEW) Reactions to Tragedy Suggestions for Teachers Handling Controversy Information and Disinformation Analyzing Rumors and Myths Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship

44. Civil Rights - MegaLaw.com civil rights law cases, codes, regulations, and web links and resources, Amnesty international Campaign on the USA American civil rights Institute http://www.megalaw.com/top/civil.php

MegaLaw.com MegaLawBooks.com MegaDepos.com MegaLaw ... Contact Us Official Case Law: Sponsored links: Medical Malpractice MegaLaw partners: CIVIL RIGHTS Home Legal Research Topic Index > Civil Rights Other MegaLaw.com Civil Rights Resources The MegaLaw.com Children Page The MegaLaw.com Disabilities Page The MegaLaw.com Elder Law Page The MegaLaw.com Gender Page ... The MegaLaw.com Sexual Orientation Page Federal Civil Right Sites Civil Rights Law and History - Describes U.S. civil rights laws and gives examples of the history that lead to their passage. From the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, the government agency responsible for enforcing the civil rights laws passed by the Congress. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division - Provides selected decisions and briefs, press releases, an electrnic reading room and special topics. Office for Civil Rights - A divicion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. United States Commission on Civil Rights - Includes commission news, info. on filing a complaint, publications, news releases and contact information. General Civil Right Sites AAAS Science and Human Rights Program - Project to give scientists a way to help their colleagues around the world whose human rights are threatened or violated.

45. Disability Rights Advocates DRA is a national and international organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, DRA pursues its mission through research, education, and legal advocacy. http://www.dralegal.org/

Skip to main content Photograph of Hungarian Disability Rights Protesters Search Contact Us Accessibility Policy Site Help Site Map Main Navigation About Us Investigations Cases Projects ... Make a Donation You are here: Home print friendly Welcome to Disability Rights Advocates ( DRA DRA is a non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. DRA advocates for disability rights through high-impact litigation, as well as research and education. We do not charge our clients for our services. Learn more about DRA DRA Cases Access to Public Entities and Services Access to Private Businesses Access to Employment Health Access Project DRA's Health Access Project provides free publications throughout the state to people with disabilities, disability advocates, lawyers, and health care providers (including doctors and nurses) about the health care and insurance rights of people with disabilities and serious health conditions. Learn more about DRA's Health Access Project back to top ADDRESS: 449 15th Street, Suite 303, Oakland, California 94612-2821

46. LII: Law About...Civil Rights The international Covenant on civil and Political rights international Human rights Instruments. Other References. Key Internet Sources http://straylight.law.cornell.edu/topics/civil_rights.html

Law about... collection home tell me more donate civil rights: an overview A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class. Statutes have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on a persons race, sex, religion, age, previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, national origin and in some instances sexual preference. The most important expansion of civil rights in the United States was the enactment of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States. See U.S. Const. amend. XIII. In response to the 13th Amendment, various states enacted "black codes" which were intended to limit the civil rights of the newly free slaves. In 1868 the 14th Amendment was passed to counter the "black codes" and ensure that no state "shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the citizens of the United States . . . [or] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, [or] deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

47. RCPL - Home Page A civil, nonreligious and nonprofit grouping of Canadian and Lebanese citizens. Cooperate with Canadian and international human rights organizations, working on promoting democracy and human rights. http://www.rcplonline.org/

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48. Global Internet Liberty Campaign Home Page An international organization of groups working for cyberliberties, who are determined to preserve civil liberties and human rights on the Internet. http://www.gilc.org/

G LOBAL I NTERNET L IBERTY C AMPAIGN N EWS GILC Actions Presswire GILC Events Subscribe to the GILC Alert I SSUES Free Speech Privacy Cryptography Access A BOUT GILC Principles Members Mail GILC Home Page ... European Mirror L ATEST N EWS May 5, 2003 New GILC Member: HREA. The Global Internet Liberty Campaign recently added a new member: Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) . Aside from running the "Huridocs-Tech" listserv on the use of information and communication technology for human rights work since 1998 (currently a little over 800 subscribers from 90 or so countries), HREA has been promoting debate and training around human rights and the Internet. The organization offers a broad range of distance learning courses via the Internet for human rights advocates, including two annual courses on Using the Internet for Human Rights Work (both Introductory and Advanced). Currently, HREA is assisting HURIDOCS in implementing a search engine dedicated to human rights information (HURISEARCH) and the Martus project in providing training in their encrypted database software for human rights organizations.

49. UN Covenant On Civil And Political Rights The United Nations international COVENANT ON civil AND POLITICAL rights Any State Party to the present Covenant availing itself of the right of http://www.hrweb.org/legal/cpr.html

The United Nations INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS PREAMBLE The States Parties to the present Covenant, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Recognizing that these rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person, Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his civil and political rights, as well as his economic, social and cultural rights, Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms, Realizing that the individual, having duties to other individuals and to the community to which he belongs, is under a responsibility to strive for the promotion and observance of the rights recognized in the present Covenant, Agree upon the following articles: PART 1 Article 1 All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.

50. Liberty Victoria Advocacy group, formerly the Victorian Council for civil Liberties, seeking to promote Australia's compliance with the major human rights instruments set out in international law. http://www.libertyvictoria.org.au/

51. United Nations Agreements On Human Rights This covenant details the basic civil and political rights of individuals It declares genocide a crime under international law whether committed during http://www.hrweb.org/legal/undocs.html

A Summary of United Nations Agreements on Human Rights Contents Universal Declaration of Human Rights Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Optional Protocol to the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights ... Universal Declaration of Human Rights The UDHR is the first international statement to use the term "human rights", and has been adopted by the Human Rights movement as a charter. It is short, and worth reading in its entirety a summary would be about as long as the document itself. Covenant on Civil and Political Rights This covenant details the basic civil and political rights of individuals and nations. Among the rights of nations are: the right to self determination the right to own, trade, and dispose of their property freely, and not be deprived of their means of subsistence Among the rights of individuals are: the right to legal recourse when their rights have been violated, even if the violator was acting in an official capacity the right to life the right to liberty and freedom of movement the right to equality before the law ... the right to privacy and protection of that privacy by law freedom of thought, conscience, and religion

52. CHE SUCKS - Sodomizing The Sacred Cows Of The Left A pro democracy, civil society, non violence concern created to inform the public about the need for democracy and human rights in Cuba; as well as to expose non Cuban individuals and entities that support the communist dictatorship of Fidel Castro. http://www.geocities.com/pastorswatch/

more images The Che Myth CHE was a Stalinist f-ck UCLA show glorifies ruthless killer ... What do trustafarian CHE lovers look like? Hasta la locura siempre come mierdas We are in NYC! Flame us or love us at: pastorswatch @yahoo.com var go_mem="chesucks"; free hit counter This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License

53. The Rutherford Institute An international legal and educational organization dedicated to preserving human rights and defending civil liberties. http://www.rutherford.org/

Web Rutherford Federal Court Agrees Air Force Sgt. Should Have Day in Court, TRI Attorneys Defend Christian Officer Punished for Speaking Out About Tainted Vaccine Rutherford Institute Calls for Public Schools to Respect Right of Students, Teachers to Participate in National See You at the Pole Day Rutherford Institute Attorneys Sue Indiana School for Conducting Mental Health Screening Exam on Teenager Without Parental Consent In Recognition of Constitution Day, September 17, Rutherford Institute Challenges All Americans to Read U.S. Constitution ... Family Sues over Teen Suicide Prevention Screening The Rutherford Institute P.O. Box 7482 Charlottesville, VA 22906-7482 General Inquiries:: staff@rutherford.org tristaff@rutherford.org Technical comments :: webmaster@rutherford.org Privacy Info

54. Yahoo! GeoCities - Mhc_humanrights's Home Page Nongovernmental, non-profit, voluntary organization engaged in the promotion of human rights and civil liberties under international law. http://www.geocities.com/mhc_humanrights/

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55. Human Rights Interactive Network international Human rights Advocacy Groups Information and links to nonprofit organizations monitoring human rights US civil rights and Community Action http://www.webcom.com/hrin/welcome.html

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Bookmark this site now for future reference. Human Rights Interactive Network presents: Human Rights, Globalization and Disaster Relief www.guidetoaction.org The Internet Citizen's Guide and Directory How to Become a Human Rights Advocate Seven easy steps. Action Alerts Current campaigns and ways to help immediately. Consumer Alert!!! Sweat Shops, Globalization and Investing Articles and links to watchdog groups. Human Rights News and Magazines Links to the latest news and information. Human Rights Research and Education A compilation of human rights databases, think tanks and info on key issues. The Karen Parker Home Page For Humanitarian Law Focus on armed conflict and the U.N. Commission on Human Rights. Country reports, statements and briefs. International Human Rights Advocacy Groups Information and links to nonprofit organizations monitoring human rights around the world and specific countries. Women's Resources and Links Global feminism, articles, and domestic resources.

56. Women's Human Rights: Amnesty International's Human Rights Concerns The Women's Human rights Program focuses on promoting women's human rights within Amnesty international's mandate, seeks to stop the particular violations of civil and political rights that women and girls experience. http://www.amnestyusa.org/women/

@import "/c/ai.css"; Amnesty International USA learn latest news countries ... students search Women can be seen, and finally heard, all over the world: protesting discrimination, speaking out for their economic rights, and demanding legal protection. Amnesty International USA's Women's Human Rights Action Network works closely with women around the world and in the United States. Please join us in the struggle to end discrimination and violence against women. Join the "700 Women" Campaign Every day in the United States, an average of four women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends. We can stop these tragedies–but we urgently need your help. Join hundreds of thousands of women and men across the country in making sure that the Violence Against Women Act is reauthorized by Congress before it expires in September. Learn more Comfort Women The 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific has passed, leaving thousands of former comfort women from Taiwan, Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, East Timor, and the Philippines seeking justice after enduring sexual exploitation in Japanese military camps. Amnesty International believes this is one of many instances worldwide where victims of sexual violence are denied redress. Read more Take Action Ensure the Safety of a Human Rights Defender Protesting Against Oil Companies in the Amazon More Actions Human Rights Goals Stop Violence Against Women As Amnesty International launched its worldwide campaign to Stop Violence Against Women, AI's Secretary General Irene Khan said, "This is not something that just happens over there, it happens here. It is not something that only happens to other people, it happens to you, your friends and your family. Until all of us, men as well as women, say 'no, I will not let this happen', it will not stop."

57. International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights international Covenant on civil and Political rights.  Text in PDF Format (iv) Any work or service which forms part of normal civil obligations. http://www.ohchr.org/english/law/ccpr.htm

English Español Français Field Activities ... Article 53 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Text in PDF Format Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966 entry into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49 Preamble The States Parties to the present Covenant, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Recognizing that these rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person, Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his civil and political rights, as well as his economic, social and cultural rights, Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms

58. International Covenant On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights social and cultural rights, as well as his civil and political rights, The States Parties to the present Covenant agree that international action http://www.ohchr.org/english/law/cescr.htm

English Español Français Field Activities ... Quick navigation: Preamble Part I Article 1 Part II Article 2 ... Article 31 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Text in PDF Format Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966 entry into force 3 January 1976, in accordance with article 27 Preamble The States Parties to the present Covenant, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Recognizing that these rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person, Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his economic, social and cultural rights, as well as his civil and political rights, Considering the obligation of States under the Charter of the United Nations to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms

59. John Kennedy And Civil Rights John F Kennedy is not automatically associated with civil rights issues as Kennedy s international factors meant that the president could never focus http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/john_kennedy_and_civil_rights.htm

John Kennedy and Civil Rights John F Kennedy is not automatically associated with civil rights issues as Kennedy's presidency is more famed for the Cuban Missile Crisis and issues surrounding the Cold War . Also, no obvious civil rights legislation was signed by Kennedy. However, Kennedy did have a major input into civil rights history - though posthumously. JFK with Lyndon Johnson John Kennedy came from a rich and privileged Irish-American family. Even so, the family had to leave Boston, the city they are most famously associated with, and moved to New York. In Boston, the family had been held at arms length by those rich families who saw their Irish background as vulgar and the family’s wealth as lacking ‘class’. The Kennedy’s hoped that the more cosmopolitan New York would allow them to access high society. This introduction to bigotry and discrimination should have given Kennedy some kind of empathetic understanding of what life was like for African Americans. However, the opposite would appear to be true. Kennedy put political realism before any form of beliefs when he voted against Eisenhower’s 1957 Civil Rights Act . The route from bill to act nearly served to tear apart the Republicans and the Democrats were almost united to a politician in their opposition to the bill/act. Kennedy had aspirations to be the Democrats next presidential candidate in the 1960 election. If he was seen to be taking the party line and demonstrating strong leadership with regards to opposing the bill, this would do his chances no harm whatsoever. This proved to be the case and Kennedy lead the Democrats to victory over Richard Nixon in 1960.

60. Civil Rights Article 27 of the international Covenant on civil and Political rights declares that thirdgeneration rights ought to be protected http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/civil-rights/

version history HOW TO CITE THIS ENTRY Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy A ... Z This document uses XHTML/Unicode to format the display. If you think special symbols are not displaying correctly, see our guide Displaying Special Characters last substantive content change JUL The Encyclopedia Now Needs Your Support Please Read How You Can Help Keep the Encyclopedia Free Civil Rights 1. Rights 1.1 The Civil-Political Distinction 1.2 Three Generations of Rights 2. Free and Equal Citizenship ... Related Entries 1. Rights 1.1 The Civil-Political Distinction Until the middle of the 20 th 1.2 Three Generations of Rights The claims for which the American civil rights movement initially fought belong to the first generation of civil rights claims. Those claims included the pre-20 th Danish Constitution International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Article 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights declares that third-generation rights ought to be protected: In those States in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities exist, persons belonging to such minorities shall not be denied the right, in community with the other members of their group, to enjoyTheir own culture, to profess and practice their own religion, or to use their own language. Similarly, the

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