The International Red Cross aids nations around the world providing releif to disaster survivors as well as victims of war. Also the ICRC works to strengthen and protect humanitarian law and priciples.
http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/htmlall/section_ihl_in_brief
This page explains the definition of humanitarian law. This set of rules limit the effects of armed conflict and to protect those who are not engaged in it, indirectly connecting to imperialism in that it provides help to those who may have been victims of a violent imperialistic movement in their country.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
The International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund helps to impove the standard of living throughout the world in a number of different ways. One of which is giving out loans to low-income countries; they also provide technical assistance and training in particular fields, fight against money-laudering and terrorism, and monitor economic and financial development throughout the world.
http://www.imf.org/external/np/leg/index.htm
This particular page discusses the role that the IMF plays in the governence and legal issues of various countries. This page includes links to articals on legal topics such as finance and the development of nations, which relates to imperialism because of the fact that by helping certain countries develop and grow stronger (economically, technically) they are less likely to be taken over or governed by other countries.
http://www.imf.org/external/np/leg/index.htm
This particular page discusses the role that the IMF plays in the governence and legal issues of various countries. This page includes links to articals on legal topics such as finance and the development of nations, which relates to imperialism because of the fact that by helping certain countries develop and grow stronger (economically, technically) they are less likely to be taken over or governed by other countries.
Monday, June 2, 2008
The United Nations
http://www.un.org/issues/m-decol.html
The United Nations has aided countries in obtaining their independence in a number of ways. One of which is adopting various documents of freedom to help speed the process of decolonization and also provide support to the Special Committee to review issues related to decolonization, making it a recognized issue.
http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html
"Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law"
"Everyone has the right to a nationality."
The United Nations has aided countries in obtaining their independence in a number of ways. One of which is adopting various documents of freedom to help speed the process of decolonization and also provide support to the Special Committee to review issues related to decolonization, making it a recognized issue.
http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html
"Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law"
"Everyone has the right to a nationality."