Traditionally, international law sees international disputes as a matter to be resolved between the contracting parties. ... First, in case of non-human rights treaties; there is a motivation of reciprocity among the contracting parties. ... Thirdly, some pure question of contract may come into play. It is possible to argue that contracting foreign countries do not have any interest in the domestic human rights matter in another state. ... On the basis of the reports the Committee, through the Economic and Social Council, reports annually to the General Assembly on the activities and ...

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In other words, those being tortured are not unaware of the potential to be tortured, yet had still agreed to those unwritten contracts of nature when engaging in whatever activity had them detained. ... Torture may be relegated as a last resort, but it is a resort that the world's governments need to consider, because they have signed a social contract with their respective citizenry, a contract which stipulated that those citizens will support the state and occasionally give their lives for the state if and only if the states does everything in its power to protect them. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In other words, those being tortured are not unaware of the potential to be tortured, yet had still agreed to those unwritten contracts of nature when engaging in whatever activity had them detained. ... Torture may be relegated as a last resort, but it is a resort that the world's governments need to consider, because they have signed a social contract with their respective citizenry, a contract which stipulated that those citizens will support the state and occasionally give their lives for the state if and only if the states does everything in its power to protect them. ...

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Muslim women may only work in industries that are traditionally for women e.g. nursing, teaching, social work etc. ... Islam allows Muslim women to control and manage their own business contracts and finances, which indicates that women are equal to men in this regard: "And wish not for the things in which Allah has made some of you excel the others. ... Consequently, as Islam is an avid believer of marriage and has set, specific rules and regulations regarding the marriage contract. ... The Qur"an states that all women are expected and are obligated to educate themselves in both religious and...

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Powerful regional and caste-based parties have empowered many poor people whose progress was hampered by the ancient Hindu caste system, but that system still impedes widespread social progress in Bangladesh. ... Also, due to the efficacy of microfinance in poverty reduction, studies have shown that in Bangladesh, female participation in microfinance activities has led to an increased sense of empowerment, measured by factors such as decision-making, social acceptance and political involvement, which in turn have led to general welfare improvements. ...

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Do most consumers shop with a "social conscience?" ... Fredrica Rudell, Associate Professor of Marketing and Chairwoman of the Department of Marketing and International Business at Iona College in New Rochelle, on the subject of shopping with a "social conscience." ...

• Word Count: 2348
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School