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Rights in a Pandemic – Lockdowns, Rights and Lessons from HIV In
RIGHTS IN A PANDEMIC Lockdowns, rights and lessons from HIV in the early response to COVID-19 UNAIDS | 2020 Cover photo: Supplied to UNAIDS by Twinkle Paul, Guyanese transgender activist Contents 2 Foreword 4 Abbreviations and acronyms 6 Executive summary 12 Introduction 14 Methodology 16 Setting the scene: limiting movement of people in response to COVID–19 19 COVID–19 public health orders and human rights 19 Avoid disproportionate, discriminatory or excessive use of criminal law 22 Stop discriminatory enforcement against key populations 24 Explicitly prohibit state-based violence, and hold law enforcement and security forces accountable for disproportionate responses or actions when enforcing COVID-19 response measures 25 Include reasonable exceptions to ensure legal restrictions on movement do not prevent access to food, health care, shelter or other basic needs 29 Take proactive measures to ensure people, particularly from vulnerable groups, can access HIV treatment and prevention services and meet other basic needs 37 Rapidly reduce overcrowding in detention settings and take all steps necessary to minimize COVID-19 risk, and ensure access to health and sanitation, for people deprived of liberty 39 Implement measures to prevent and address gender-based violence against women, children and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people during lockdowns 41 Designate and support essential workers, including community health workers and community-led service providers, journalists and lawyers 46 Ensure limitations on movement are specific, time-bound and evidence- based, and that governments adjust measures in response to new evidence and as problems arise 47 Create space for independent civil society and judicial accountability, ensuring continuity despite limitations on movement 50 Conclusion 52 References Foreword The COVID-19 crisis has upended the world. -
La Voix Humaine: a Technology Time Warp
University of Kentucky UKnowledge Theses and Dissertations--Music Music 2016 La Voix humaine: A Technology Time Warp Whitney Myers University of Kentucky, [email protected] Digital Object Identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/ETD.2016.332 Right click to open a feedback form in a new tab to let us know how this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Myers, Whitney, "La Voix humaine: A Technology Time Warp" (2016). Theses and Dissertations--Music. 70. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/70 This Doctoral Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Music at UKnowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations--Music by an authorized administrator of UKnowledge. For more information, please contact [email protected]. STUDENT AGREEMENT: I represent that my thesis or dissertation and abstract are my original work. Proper attribution has been given to all outside sources. I understand that I am solely responsible for obtaining any needed copyright permissions. I have obtained needed written permission statement(s) from the owner(s) of each third-party copyrighted matter to be included in my work, allowing electronic distribution (if such use is not permitted by the fair use doctrine) which will be submitted to UKnowledge as Additional File. I hereby grant to The University of Kentucky and its agents the irrevocable, non-exclusive, and royalty-free license to archive and make accessible my work in whole or in part in all forms of media, now or hereafter known. I agree that the document mentioned above may be made available immediately for worldwide access unless an embargo applies. -
The Jihadi Threat: ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Beyond
THE JIHADI THREAT ISIS, AL QAEDA, AND BEYOND The Jihadi Threat ISIS, al- Qaeda, and Beyond Robin Wright William McCants United States Institute of Peace Brookings Institution Woodrow Wilson Center Garrett Nada J. M. Berger United States Institute of Peace International Centre for Counter- Terrorism Jacob Olidort The Hague Washington Institute for Near East Policy William Braniff Alexander Thurston START Consortium, University of Mary land Georgetown University Cole Bunzel Clinton Watts Prince ton University Foreign Policy Research Institute Daniel Byman Frederic Wehrey Brookings Institution and Georgetown University Car ne gie Endowment for International Peace Jennifer Cafarella Craig Whiteside Institute for the Study of War Naval War College Harleen Gambhir Graeme Wood Institute for the Study of War Yale University Daveed Gartenstein- Ross Aaron Y. Zelin Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Washington Institute for Near East Policy Hassan Hassan Katherine Zimmerman Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy American Enterprise Institute Charles Lister Middle East Institute Making Peace Possible December 2016/January 2017 CONTENTS Source: Image by Peter Hermes Furian, www . iStockphoto. com. The West failed to predict the emergence of al- Qaeda in new forms across the Middle East and North Africa. It was blindsided by the ISIS sweep across Syria and Iraq, which at least temporarily changed the map of the Middle East. Both movements have skillfully continued to evolve and proliferate— and surprise. What’s next? Twenty experts from think tanks and universities across the United States explore the world’s deadliest movements, their strate- gies, the future scenarios, and policy considerations. This report reflects their analy sis and diverse views. -
Transmissions of Trauma in Junot Díaz's the Brief
PÁGINAS EN BLANCO : TRANSMISSIONS OF TRAUMA IN JUNOT DÍAZ’S THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO Catalina Rivera A thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. Chapel Hill 2011 Approved by: María DeGuzmán Ruth Salvaggio © 2011 Catalina Rivera ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ii ABSTRACT CATALINA RIVERA: Páginas en blanco: Transmissions of Trauma in Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Under the direction of María DeGuzmán) While the titular character of Oscar appears to be unequivocal hero of Junot Díaz’s novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, the narrating figure of Yunior drives the text with his plural role as Watcher, teller, and participant in the drama of Oscar’s tragedy. His footnotes, which often perplex readers by their very presence in a work of fiction, allow Yunior an intimate space in which he may bring language to the enigmatic truths of his trauma as a subject who subconsciously carries the burden of Dominican history; an impossible past wrought by Spanish conquest, the slave trade and the consequent economy of breeding people, the U.S. backed dictatorship of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina in the Dominican Republic for most of the presumably enlightened twentieth century, and the alienation of Dominican diaspora seeking liberty and opportunity within the contemporary United States. This paper seeks to uncover Yunior’s surfacing trauma, and explores the possibility of his bearing witness to the violence of his origins. -
Plural Visions on Gender Inequality Some Faces of Exclusion and Social Assymetrie
Comunicación e Xénero ISBN-13 978-84-690-4140-6 NATALIA FERNÁNDEZ DÍAZ Plural visions on gender inequality Some faces of exclusion and social assymetrie Visións plurais sobre a desigualdade de xénero Algunhas caras da exclusión e asimetría social Resumo: This article is a reflection, more than an analysis, about the theoretical framework we have to use to focus on gender violence beyond a feminist point of view. At the end gender violence is a specific way of violence in general. Actually what we expose here is a quite simple theory consisting in the belief that a vio- lent world generates a generalized violence. Generalized violence is connected to a lack of solidarity, where we systematically experience situation of people not being involved with each other. And this is our starting point. After that we give some data to confirm this globalised and generalized violence against wo- men but also against all kind of victims of a society where human links have be- come feeble. At the same time we emphasize the fact that violence, including gender violence, is now more visible since in several occasions it exists when it exists in an image. The violence is not only important by itself but also because it is reproduced and consumed as a cultural product. Keywords: General violence, gender violence, solidarity, feminism, globaliza- tion, images, mass media. Abstract: Este artigo formula unha reflexión, máis do que unha análise, sobre o marco teórico que debemos utilizar para achegarnos á violencia de xénero, alén do ponto de vista do feminismo. A fin de contas a violencia de xénero non é máis do que unha forma específica da violencia en xeral. -
The Security of the Caspian Sea Region
16. The Georgian–Abkhazian conflict Alexander Krylov I. Introduction The Abkhaz have long populated the western Caucasus. They currently number about 100 000 people, speak one of the languages of the Abkhazo-Adygeyan (west Caucasian) language group, and live in the coastal areas on the southern slopes of the Caucasian ridge and along the Black Sea coast. Together with closely related peoples of the western Caucasus (for example, the Abazins, Adygeyans and Kabardians (or Circassians)) they play an important role in the Caucasian ethno-cultural community and consider themselves an integral part of its future. At the same time, the people living in coastal areas on the southern slopes of the Caucasian ridge have achieved broader communication with Asia Minor and the Mediterranean civilizations than any other people of the Caucasus. The geographical position of Abkhazia on the Black Sea coast has made its people a major factor in the historical process of the western Caucasus, acting as an economic and cultural bridge with the outside world. Georgians and Abkhaz have been neighbours from time immemorial. The Georgians currently number about 4 million people. The process of national consolidation of the Georgian nation is still far from complete: it includes some 20 subgroups, and the Megrelians (sometimes called Mingrelians) and Svans who live in western Georgia are so different in language and culture from other Georgians that it would be more correct to consider them as separate peoples. Some scholars, Hewitt, for example,1 suggest calling the Georgian nation not ‘Georgians’ but by their own name, Kartvelians, which includes the Georgians, Megrelians and Svans.2 To call all the different Kartvelian groups ‘Georgians’ obscures the true ethnic situation. -
Media Industry Approaches to Comic-To-Live-Action Adaptations and Race
From Serials to Blockbusters: Media Industry Approaches to Comic-to-Live-Action Adaptations and Race by Kathryn M. Frank A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) in the University of Michigan 2015 Doctoral Committee: Associate Professor Amanda D. Lotz, Chair Professor Susan J. Douglas Professor Lisa A. Nakamura Associate Professor Aswin Punathambekar © Kathryn M. Frank 2015 “I don't remember when exactly I read my first comic book, but I do remember exactly how liberated and subversive I felt as a result.” ― Edward W. Said, Palestine For Mom and Dad, who taught me to be my own hero ii Acknowledgements There are so many people without whom this project would never have been possible. First and foremost, my parents, Paul and MaryAnn Frank, who never blinked when I told them I wanted to move half way across the country to read comic books for a living. Their unending support has taken many forms, from late-night pep talks and airport pick-ups to rides to Comic-Con at 3 am and listening to a comics nerd blather on for hours about why Man of Steel was so terrible. I could never hope to repay the patience, love, and trust they have given me throughout the years, but hopefully fewer midnight conversations about my dissertation will be a good start. Amanda Lotz has shown unwavering interest and support for me and for my work since before we were formally advisor and advisee, and her insight, feedback, and attention to detail kept me invested in my own work, even in times when my resolve to continue writing was flagging. -
South Korea: Defense White Paper 2010
DEFENSE WHITE PAPER Message from the Minister of National Defense The year 2010 marked the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Since the end of the war, the Republic of Korea has made such great strides and its economy now ranks among the 10-plus largest economies in the world. Out of the ashes of the war, it has risen from an aid recipient to a donor nation. Korea’s economic miracle rests on the strength and commitment of the ROK military. However, the threat of war and persistent security concerns remain undiminished on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea is threatening peace with its recent surprise attack against the ROK Ship CheonanDQGLWV¿ULQJRIDUWLOOHU\DW<HRQS\HRQJ Island. The series of illegitimate armed provocations by the North have left a fragile peace on the Korean Peninsula. Transnational and non-military threats coupled with potential conflicts among Northeast Asian countries add another element that further jeopardizes the Korean Peninsula’s security. To handle security threats, the ROK military has instituted its Defense Vision to foster an ‘Advanced Elite Military,’ which will realize the said Vision. As part of the efforts, the ROK military complemented the Defense Reform Basic Plan and has UHYDPSHGLWVZHDSRQSURFXUHPHQWDQGDFTXLVLWLRQV\VWHP,QDGGLWLRQLWKDVUHYDPSHGWKHHGXFDWLRQDOV\VWHPIRURI¿FHUVZKLOH strengthening the current training system by extending the basic training period and by taking other measures. The military has also endeavored to invigorate the defense industry as an exporter so the defense economy may develop as a new growth engine for the entire Korean economy. To reduce any possible inconveniences that Koreans may experience, the military has reformed its defense rules and regulations to ease the standards necessary to designate a Military Installation Protection Zone. -
From Bullets to Ballots in Muslim Mindanao: the New Challenge of Democratic Politics Zachary Abuza
Perspective & Analysis Focus Asia No. 11 November 2014 From Bullets to Ballots in Muslim Mindanao: The New Challenge of Democratic Politics Zachary Abuza The establishment of the United Bangsamoro Jus- tice Party by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is a key step to ending the four-decade-long insurgency in Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Zachary Abuza analyzes the context behind the party’s estab- lishment as well as its likely composition, agenda, and leadership. But while a welcome development, the author cautions that many uncertainties, includ- ing the existence of potential spoilers, threaten to un- dermine the nascent rooting of democratic politics in the region. n April 2014, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front viewed democracy as both anathema to an Islamic state (MILF) established the United Bangsamoro Jus- that would be fully governed by the Sharia, but also as tice Party (UBJP), a key step in transforming the a manifestation of what they were fighting against— Iarmed secessionist group into a legitimate and legal a corrupt regime that was colonizing and persecuting political actor and ending the more than forty-year in- Muslims in the name of democracy. However, the surgency in Mindanao in the southern Philippines, a MILF has become far less ideological following the conflict which has killed more than 120,000 people. death of the movement’s founder Salamat Hashim in As Mohagher Iqbal, the MILF’s chief negotiator in 2003 and the acceptance of autonomy over outright the peace talks with the Philippine government, put independence. -
Callitfemicide Understanding Gender-Related Killings of Women and Girls in Canada 2018
#CallItFemicide Understanding gender-related killings of women and girls in Canada 2018 https://femicideincanada.ca CAN_Femicide CAN.Femicide [email protected] https://femicideincanada.ca Table of Contents Acknowledgments ................................................................... 4 Suicide: ................................................................................... 28 Foreward ................................................................................. 5 Case outcome/status ............................................................ 28 Dedication ............................................................................... 6 SECTION III: Understanding gender-based motives/indicators for femicide ........................................................................... 28 Executive Summary ................................................................. 7 What relationships did women and girls share with male Introduction ............................................................................ 9 accused? ............................................................................... 30 Why focus on the killings of women and girls? ...................... 9 Gender-based motive/indicator #1: Misogyny ..................... 31 Structure of this report ......................................................... 10 Gender-based motive/indicator #2: Sexual violence ........... 32 SECTION I: The history and evolution of the term ‘femicide’ 12 Patterns in intimate femicide .............................................. -
Annual Report 2016 Our Light-Footprint Approach to Peace
Our light-footprint approach to peace- building Annual report 2016 Schweizerische Friedensstiftung Fondation suisse pour la paix Fondazione svizzera per la pace Swiss Peace Foundation Publisher: swisspeace Sonnenbergstrasse 17 P.O. Box, CH-3001 Bern Bernoullistrasse 14-16 CH-4056 Basel Editors: Lukas Krienbuehl, Luca Gschwind, Arno Stirnimann Translation: Furrer Übersetzungen Design: Irena Germano Print: Schneider AG, Bern Circulation: 300 in English, 1000 in German, 300 in French Cover picture: Children sitting on the cargo carrier of a car in Myanmar. swisspeace / Stefan Bächtold swisspeace is an associated Institute of the University of Basel and a member of the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (SAHS) 2 Annual report 2016 Table of contents 4 Editorial 5 The Foundation A light-footprint approach in turbulent times for peacebuilding 6 Analysis & Impact Helping a peace organization in Myanmar become more effective 8 Dealing with the Past The future of dealing with the past in Tunisia 10 Mediation Hopes for peace in Colombia after a diffcult year 12 Statehood Development in a country that does not offcially exist 14 Policy & Platform Establishing platforms for peace 16 Business & Peace When it comes to business and human rights, everyone must play their part 18 Research & teaching Researching the obstacle-ridden process of dealing with Cambodia's past 20 Advanced training Further education in peacebuilding: two alumni profles 21 Insights into art & peacebuilding What effect does art have in confict areas? 22 Financial report 2016 24 Donors and clients 25 Staff 26 Foundation Board 27 Advisory Boards 28 Publications 2 Annual report 2016 3 Annual report 2016 Editorial In 2016, swisspeace’s new strategy for 2016 –2020 has sharpened the focus on three thematic programs – Mediation, Statehood and Dealing with the Past – as well as on a policy and a methodological program. -
Y A-T-Il Encore De La Place En Bas ? Le Paysage Contemporain Des Nanosciences Et Des Nanotechnologies
Philosophia Scientiæ Travaux d'histoire et de philosophie des sciences 23-1 | 2019 Y a-t-il encore de la place en bas ? Le paysage contemporain des nanosciences et des nanotechnologies Jonathan Simon et Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent (dir.) Édition électronique URL : http://journals.openedition.org/philosophiascientiae/1693 DOI : 10.4000/philosophiascientiae.1693 ISSN : 1775-4283 Éditeur Éditions Kimé Édition imprimée Date de publication : 18 février 2019 ISSN : 1281-2463 Référence électronique Jonathan Simon et Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent (dir.), Philosophia Scientiæ, 23-1 | 2019, « Y a-t-il encore de la place en bas ? » [En ligne], mis en ligne le 01 janvier 2021, consulté le 30 mars 2021. URL : http://journals.openedition.org/philosophiascientiae/1693 ; DOI : https://doi.org/10.4000/ philosophiascientiae.1693 Tous droits réservés Y a-t-il encore de la place en bas ? Le paysage contemporain des nanosciences et des nanotechnologies Introduction. Nanotechnoscience: The End of the Beginning Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (France) Jonathan Simon Archives Henri-Poincaré – Philosophie et Recherches sur les Sciences et les Technologies (AHP-PReST), Université de Lorraine, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, Nancy (France) Is there still room at the bottom? The question providing the theme for the present issue of Philosophia Scientiæ is, of course, adapted from Richard Feynman’s well-known speech at the 1959 meeting of the American Physical Society. On this occasion he attracted physicists’ attention to the vast potential of working at the scale of the nanometre if not the ångström, using the catchy title: “Plenty of Room at the Bottom” [Feynman 1959]. This hookline from a famous Nobel laureate physicist served as a motto for the emerging field of nanoscience and nanotechnology (which we will here abbreviate to nanoresearch) in the early 2000s.