The first major comparative study of the way human rights south of the Sahara have been revolutionized by NGOs, which have become the most effective detectives in discovering abuses and the most active advocates in seeking solutions. Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book. "A wise, nuanced, and copiously referenced study for practitioners and donors as well as academic analysts."--Foreign Affairs "Welch offers coherent analysis, incisive insights, and questions of central importance."--Human Rights Quarterly "One of the best books of its...
The first major comparative study of the way human rights south of the Sahara have been revolutionized by NGOs, which have become the most effective d...
The proliferation of nongovernmental organizations, or NGOs, is one of the most striking features of contemporary international politics. While states remain the major protectors--and abusers--of human rights, NGOs such as Amnesty International have emerged as central players in the promotion of human rights around the world.
As advocacy organizations, human rights NGOs work with or against governments in developing agendas for action. Through treaty negotiations with governments, they seek to establish international standards for state behavior. To mobilize public opinion, they...
The proliferation of nongovernmental organizations, or NGOs, is one of the most striking features of contemporary international politics. While sta...
