April 16th, 2008 | Category:
Human Rights,
Amnesty International,
Boycott / Divestment,
ICAHD,
Mossawa,
NGO Monitor,
Ethics
The draft report cited in the article “American Internships in Israel Promote Extremism, Report Says” (Chronicle of Higher Education, April 16, 2008) is part of NGO Monitor’s ongoing research focusing on the boundaries between human rights norms and partisan ideological campaigning. As quoted, the analysis of the activities of the NGOs chosen for these internships […]
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May 31st, 2007 | Category:
Human Rights,
Human Rights Watch
In another example of broadening its focus in the Middle East, HRW released a report, “The Human Cost: The Consequences of Insurgent Attacks in Afghanistan,” criticizing Afghani insurgent groups for failing to differentiate between “civilians and combatants.” The report calls on Afghan government to develop “better rules of engagement’” to minimize […]
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May 15th, 2007 | Category:
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is advertising for the position of “Project Leader” for the Middle East and North Africa Division’s Civilian Protection Initiative. Although the position calls for “fluent skills in speaking and reading English and Arabic and excellent writing skills in English,” knowledge of Hebrew is not a requirement. HRW’s failure to acknowledge Hebrew’s […]
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