Essays about: "ethnic constitution"
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21. Could the Civil War Have Been Prevented in Sri Lanka? : In Comparison with the Swiss and Lebanese Political Models
University essay from Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : The objective of this thesis is to analyse whether Sri Lanka could have avoided the civil war, if changes in the constitution, from 1948 to 1978, offered a political structure guaranteeing the minority rights. Furthermore, the thesis intends to study if the Swiss and Lebanese political models could offer any guidelines for the Sri Lankan conflict. READ MORE
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22. Oil-Exploitation in Nigeria - Procedures Addressing Human Rights Abuses
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : Nigeria is a federal state with 36 states and 1 territory, the Abuja Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country&semic the population is estimated to be around 130 million. More than 250 ethnic groups live in the country. READ MORE
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23. What happens to those who do not repatriate voluntarily? Protection and prospects for the residual caseload of Angolan refugees in Zambia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : In February 2002, the UNITA rebel leader Jonas Savimbi was shot dead by Angolan Government forces, thereby putting an end to almost four decades of war in Angola. Once peace had been declared, the Government of Zambia together with the Government of Angola and the UNHCR began to make arrangements for the voluntary repatriation of the large Angolan refugee population residing in Zambia. READ MORE
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24. Masters of Their Own Destiny: Minorities' Right to Effective Participation in Public Life in Vietnam
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The main international provisions concerning minorities' right to participation in public life at national and local levels are enshrined in Article 2 of the UN Minority Declaration in conjunction with Article 25 of the ICCPR, providing minorities the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs. Vital adjacent political rights, include the freedom of association as enshrined in Article 2(4) of the UN Minority Declaration, which in conjunction with Article 22 of the ICCPR provides the right to establish and maintain minority associations. READ MORE
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25. INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN GUATEMALA- The Observance of the Agreement on Identity and Rights of the Indigenous Peoples
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : In recent years more attention has been given to the rights of the indigenous peoples. Global awareness has been raised concerning the difficult circumstances under which they live. READ MORE
