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The Impact of Nongovernmental Organizations
Nongovernmental organizations increased in importance in the latter half of the twentieth century, and they continue to have a substantial role in the international system of the early twenty-first century. Investigate the activities of major nongovernmental organizations. What are their accomplishments? What factors limit them from having greater influence? In what ways have they been controversial?
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"Doctors without Borders" in the Subject Guide.
"Catholic Church and World Politics" in the Subject Guide.
Red Cross banks on humanity's good side. Newsdesk
For A Change Oct-Nov 2003 v16 i5 p21(1) (264 words)
In a familiar position, ICRC works virtually alone in Liberia: ICRC's new report highlights the desperate plight of some of the world's most disadvantaged people. (Disptach). (International Committee of the Red Cross) Clare Kapp. The Lancet July 12, 2003 v362 i9378 p138 (746 words)
Amnesty International report blasts Mexican government. (The Dallas Morning News) Alfredo Corchado. Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service August 11, 2003 pK7018 (604 words)
July 17th marks World Day for International Justice; Activists worldwide celebrate the effort to end impunity. M2 Presswire July 17, 2003 pNA (2881 words)
Amnesty International calls on Cuba to halt summary executions. EFE World News Service June 3, 2003 p1008154u5961 (329 words)
ICRC warns of humanitarian tragedy in Iraq. United Press International March 26, 2003 p1008085w4834
Man of the cross: as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Dr. Jakob Kellenberger has not only one of the hardest jobs in the world, but also one of the most rewarding, not to mention important one. (Interview) Sally Alderson. Swiss News August 2002 p24(2)
After Guantanamo: The war over the Geneva Convention. Jeremy Rabkin. The National Interest Summer 2002 p15(12)
Regional initiatives in group buying: The Red Cross and Red Crescent experience. (Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Eric Bernes. International Trade Forum Oct-Dec 2001 p31(1) Bus.Coll.: 138W1384.
On Behalf of Inmates: International Committee of the Red Cross. Gary Hill. Corrections Compendium April 2000 v25 i4 p4
Battlefield Cocos: a sanctuary for marine life has turned into the front line in a battle between fishermen and conservationists. (Cocos Island, Costa Rica)(Statistical Data Included) Ryan George. Rodale's Scuba Diving August 2002 v11 i7 p45(6)
Greenpeace case said to test free speech. Ann W. O'Neill.
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Jan 5, 2004 pK4808 (1214 words)
Groups Demand Ashcroft Drop Greenpeace 'Sailor-Mongering' Case, Support Americans' Right to Protest.
US Newswire Dec 11, 2003 pNA (554 words)
Greenpeace alleges GE crops damage agriculture soils. Biotechnology Alex Binkley.
Food Chemical News Dec 1, 2003 v45 i42 p34 (549 words)
Greenpeace takes on Gunns logging.
Australasian Business Intelligence Nov 25, 2003 pNA (206 words)
Achieve Reach by speaking out: Greenpeace toxics campaigner Mark Strutt discusses the chemicals industry reaction to the European Union Reach proposals. Comment Mark Strutt.
Chemistry and Industry Nov 17, 2003 i22 p16(1) (776 words)
Miami-Area Port Turns Greenpeace Ship Away as Security Risk.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct 28, 2003 pITEM03301022 (289 words)
It's not easy being green: Greenpeace has launched an environmental campaign aimed at publishers. News Feature Danuta Kean.
The Bookseller Oct 10, 2003 i5098 p8(1) (984 words)
The Region in Review: International Issues and Events, 2002. Karin von Strokirch.
The Contemporary Pacific Fall 2003 v15 i2 p424(17) (7607 words)
Greenpeace Stops Ship Carrying Contaminated Corn; Activists Enforce International Law To Keep GMOs From Entering Mexico.
US Newswire Sept 12, 2003 p1008255n5123 (424 words)
Earth warrior: Paul Watson, co-founder of Greenpeace, is a pugnacious environmentalist who heads the Sea Shepherd Conversation Society. He's never shield away from unpopular opinions or controversy. John F Schumaker caught up with Watson aboard the Farley Mowat (formerly the Ocean Warrior) in Christchurch harbour. (Essay)(Interview) John F Schumaker.
New Internationalist Sept 2003 i360 p34(2) (1720 words)
ENVIRONMENT: GREENPEACE SLAMS USE OF ILLEGAL TROPICAL TIMBER IN NETHERLANDS. European Report April 26, 2003 p471
Greenpeace to Sizewell B: D'oh! (Bulletins). (Suffolk, England nuclear power plant security) Catherine Auer. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Jan-Feb 2003 v59 i1 p6(2) Mag.Coll.: 112J3399.
Food fight. (Agriculture). (genetically modified foods)(Brief Article) John Zorabedian. Dollars & Sense May 2002 p5(1)
GREEN GROUPS ATTACK PLANNED TRADEABLE EMSSIONS SYSTEM. Europe Environment March 26, 2002 p115
U.S. government detention of suspects. Meggie Sramek. The Humanist May-June 2003 v63 i3 p27(3)
Amnesty condemns allies' use of cluster bombs. (News). Peter Moszynski. British Medical Journal April 12, 2003 v326 i7393 p780(1)
Amnesty's new portfolio. (Networks). (Brief Article) The American Prospect June 17, 2002 v13 i11 p8(1)
Rights groups critical of U.S. military aid. (World). (Colombia)(Brief Article) Gill Donovan. National Catholic Reporter May 24, 2002 v38 i29 p10(1)
Watching the Watchmen: Human-rights groups and the war. (organizations such as Amnesty International and the war on terrorism)(Brief Article) RAMESH PONNURU. National Review April 8, 2002 v54 i6 pNA Mag.Coll.: 111C0531.
In Search Of Global Values: Amnesty International head Irene Khan wants to expand the organization's focus to include economic and social rights. (Profile)(Brief Article)(Interview) Aisha Labi, Irene Khan. Time International March 18, 2002 v159 i10 p77
Colombia and guerrillas faulted on human rights. (News). (Amnesty International report)(Brief Article) The Christian Century Feb 27, 2002 v119 i5 p18(2)
THE WILL TO END TORTURE TRADE. (Brief Article) Cesar Chelala. Americas (English Edition) Oct 2001 v53 i5 p57 Mag.Coll.: 109E0244.
A stitch in time opens the world's eyes: director Marcel Langenegger, Advico Y&R team again on Doctors Without Borders PSA. (Creative Showcase). Millie Takaki. SHOOT August 23, 2002 v43 i33 p11(2)
Brave heart: doctors without borders won the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize. Nurse Kathleen LeFevre describes her volunteer missions for the organization. (Health). Laura McClure. Current Science, a Weekly Reader publication March 22, 2002 v87 i14 p6(3)
Medecins Sans Frontieres Imports Generic AIDS Drugs In Challenge To Patent Laws. (Brief Article) Virus Weekly Feb 19, 2002 p13
Separating humanitarian aid from politics: Jean-Michel Piedagnel, director of Medecins Sans Frontieres, tells Alex Vass why the concept of a "humanitarian" war is wrong. (News). Alex Vass. British Medical Journal Feb 9, 2002 v324 i7333 p319(1)
Spotlight on Doctors Without Borders. (Brief Article) Los Angeles Business Journal Oct 8, 2001 v23 i41 p8A Bus.Coll.: 135Z1301.
Just war: an exchange. (Catholic perspective on aftermath of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks) Paul J. Griffiths, George Weigel. First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life April 2002 p31(6)
The great scandal: Part 2: Christianity's role in the rise of the Nazis. Gregory S. Paul.
Free Inquiry Dec 2003 v24 i1 p28(7) (4677 words)
Civil society and religion: retrospective reflections on Catholicism and prospective reflections on Islam. Jose Casanova. Social Research Winter 2001 v68 i4 p1041(41)
The EU's Religious Factor. (Brief Article) The Wilson Quarterly Autumn 2001 v25 i4 p129
Radicalization of Religious Discourse in El Salvador: The Case of Oscar A. Romero. Timothy Shortell. Sociology of Religion Spring 2001 v62 i1 p87
Two Popes and John Paul II (Lolek). Solomon Goldman. Midstream May-June 2000 v46 i4 p19
From Cross to Swastika: The Theology of Hate. Albert Wachtel. Midstream May-June 2000 v46 i4 p23
What the Vatican Knew About the Holocaust, and When. Kevin Madigan. Commentary Oct 2001 v112 i3 p43
Judging Pius XII. Kevin Madigan. The Christian Century March 14, 2001 v118 i9 p6
Pro-Nazi Pope? Michael Rust. Insight on the News, November 15, 1999 v15 i42 p18
Did a wartime pope anticipate a Nazi victory? (Pope Pius XII)(Brief Article) Richard Z. Chesnoff. U.S. News & World Report, November 15, 1999 v127 i19 p44
Learning to Live with NGOs. P. J. Simmons. Foreign Policy Fall 1998 p82 |
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