The No-nonsense Guide to Human Rights

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This guide for the 21st century examines the emerging terrain of global civil society, covering cutting-edge approaches to activism as well as the tried and true techniques - and their pitfalls. You will find out how to take a complaint to the United Nations, where to find the treaties your government has signed but might wish it hadn't, and to compile a shadow report when your country's human rights performance is assessed at the highest levels. Read about how to secure international support for your campaign and successful ways activists have avoided being killed. The text is enlivened with real-life stories from around the world: the voices of people living the daily reality of human rights violation and those who take on the abusers. An activist's and owner's manual of compelling importance to today's world." -- Publisher's website.

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