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International Workers' Day: Commemorating the Haymarket Massacre of 1886International Workers' Day is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of the international labor movement.- Child Labor and Ethical ConsiderationsAs United States businesses continue expanding globally, one area of concern are human rights issues for foreign workers. Many foreign countries have had long standing issues with human rights, especially when it comes to child labor laws.
- Human Rights Vs. GlobalizationCan the country expect a standard of human rights in the new economic system of globalization?
Fair Trade Valentines Day FlowersFair trade may be just about the last thing on your mind when it comes to that beautiful bouquet you receive on Valentines Day. How about child labor, sexual harassment, forced pregnancy testing or overwhelming health concerns?- The Failure of International Law: Why the Department of Justice Will Not Prosecute at GuantanamoIn early April of 2009, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) filed a report outlining the events that occurred in CIA run "black sites" such as the military camp in Guantanamo Bay. Will the Department of Justice investigate?
The Historical and Economic Context of Labor DayThe goal of Labor Day was for a public acknowledgment the fact that the American worker; be it a farmer, miner, or factory worker had shaped and defined the wealth and values of this country from the beginning.- Making a Stand Against Unfair LaborA paper on the negative affects of unfair labor in lower developed nations.
- International Trade Opportunities, Threats, & ChallengesInternational trade presents opportunities for workers, yet poses a threat to workers. In addition, international trade poses challenges. These nations involved are, however, better off than they would be without international trade.
- The Promotion and Protection of the Rights of ImmigrantsThe Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Immigrants.
- The Role of the European Union in Promoting Human RightsAn overview of human rights protections in the European Union
- Remittances and International Aid: How to Make Them Work?This essay evaluates both the public and the private foreign aid and their impact on the economy of the developing countries.
- Welfare: A Solution to Economic Human Rights in the United StatesExploring the welfare system and how it fails to provide basic economic rights to our citizens
- The War at Home: The Decline of Organized Labor in the 1920sHeading into World War I, organized labor in America was at its peak of success. But soon after the war ended, so did organized labor's prosperity. Why did the dream of the hard working man come to an end? Many historians have various theories, but only a few hold up.
- The Pros and Cons of Child LaborIn some of the world's poor countries child labor is a fact- and necessity of life. This essay examines the pros and cons of child labor
- Child Labor - The Pros and Con's of The Law Behind This Important Statutea look at some of the world's problems with child labor, especially in third world nations
In West Africa, a Kiss is Not Just a KissIn West Africa, where Hershey sources much of its cocoa, the scene is one of child labor, trafficking, and forced labor. The farmers in this region, which supplies the majority of the world's cocoa, live in poverty.- Country Analysis of MexicoA college research paper written for Global Business Environments that gives a brief look at the legal system, the financial systems, and a labor analysis to better determine the benefits and issues of foreign investments in Mexico.
- The Perils of GlobalismOutlines negative consequences on human rights brought about through the globalization of the world's economies.
- Should the U.S. Take a Hard-Line with China About Its International Economic Policies?This article examines the current status of trade between the U.S. and China.
- The Business of TortureAs awareness of human rights increased, as their definition expanded and as new, often authoritarian polities, resorted to torture and repression - human rights advocates and non-governmental organizations proliferated.
- Introduction to International LawPointing out the need for all n ations to adhere to internationakl, rather than their own national or local laws in order to defuse world crises
- Eco-Friendly Flowers for Valentine's DayOrganic flowers are grown using sustainable farming methods and help to spread love in a more eco-friendly way.
Homeschooling Halted in Botswana Due to U.N. "Rights of the Child" -- Other Countries Face SameHomeschooling parents in South Africa, Germany and Sweden are being stripped of their homeschooling rights. Can it happen in the U.S. due to this U.N. doctrine?- Human Rights in Venezuela and the United StatesAn interesting look at how human rights are viewed throughout the world. This case study focuses on Venezuela, its recent history and Chavez's role in the betterment and in some cases, the worsening of human rights in the nation.
- Alabama, Crimson Tide and Civil RightsAn overview of the state of Alabama where southern charm mixes with 19th and 20th century history of Confederate hopes and Civil Rights gains later on.
Define Child RightsChildren around the globe are being exploited. When will a standard set of rights be granted to those same children?- Carlyle Group Under Fire from International Employees' Union"Carlyle's 'see-no-evil' approach to its business dealings with Abu Dhabi undermines efforts to improve respect for human rights there."
- Globalization: A Complex Web of Political, Social, and Cultural IssuesGlobalization, the process in which peoples are united into one global society, raises economic and idealistic questions. The issue of globalization involves the interplay of politics, social inequality, and cultural perspectives.
Initial Labor Law in the United States and How it Changed the U.S. Economythe legislation behind the labor movement and how it affected businesses and employers- Women in the Civil Rights MovementThis paper is about women's roles in the civil rights movement. It is especially focused on the contributions of African-American women.
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