Dr Mario Silva (12 results)

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Condition: New. pp. 216.

Condition: New. pp. 216.

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Condition: New. A tight, clean, and unmarked copy-" Tackling Hate is a volume of essays, testimony, and documents drawn from the work of the Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism (CPCCA). Many of the leading experts and scholars in the field from around the world appeared before the Committee and have contributed to this volume, including Professor Robert S. Wistrich, Yehuda Bauer, the Hon. Irwin Cotler, David Matas, Professor Gert Weisskirchen, Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld, Dr. Gregg Rickman, Dr. Charles Small, Avi Benlolo and others. Dr. Mario Silva is an accomplished author and international legal scholar. He is the co-author with Dr. Massouda Jalal of Hanging by a Thread: Afghan Women's Rights and SecurityThreats (2014), Chair of the International Forum For Rights and Security (IFFRAS), Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and has been decorated by the governments of Brazil, France, and Portugal. He has also had a distinguished career as an elected official at the municipal and national levels in Canada between 1994 and 2011.".…

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Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK: More than a decade after the Taliban were ousted from power, Afghans' rights and security are at a crossroad, and women's rights hang by a thread. Two former political authorities offer an update on the opportunitiesand dangersfacing the international community as Operation Enduring Freedom winds down. Dr. Jalal, a former Minister in the Karzai government, asks the important questions and delivers informed insights on the history of women's struggle in Afghanistan and the dangers posed by the ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. In Part II, Dr. Silva, a former Member of the Canadian Parliament, addresses the continuing dilemma of security, state failure, and terrorism, and the structures and supports that must be in place following the international military withdrawal. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Massouda Jalal served as Afghanistan's Minister for Women's Affairs from 20042006. She is an Advisory Member of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS) and founding President of the Jalal Foundation. Dr. Mario Silva has had a distinguished career as an elected official in Canada between the years 19942011 and as an author and international legal scholar. He is the current Chair of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS). CONTENTS: Preface . 7 PARTI The Long Struggle for Women's Rights in Afghanistan Introduction . 11 1. The History of Women's Struggle in Afghanistan . 19 Historical Perspectives Abdur Rahman Khan 18801891 Amanullah: Era of Social Transformation 19191929 Late 1920s and 30s Mohammed Zahir Shah 19331973 Pre Soviet Period 19731978 Life under the Soviets 19791989 Decline of the Soviet Mujahideen Taliban 9/11: The Fall of the Taliban Notes. 2. Human Rights . 33 Eliminating Violence Against Women Women's Employment in the Civil Service Landmark Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security Obstacles to Education Lack of Access to Health Testimonies of Women's Abuse Cases of Violence Against Women Notes. 3. Marriage Practices and Abuses . 73 Forced Marriages Marriage and Sharia Shia Personal Status Law Notes. 4. Burqa and Chador . 83 The History of the Burqa The Significance of the Chador/Chadari Sharia Law The Rise of Fundamentalism Notes. 5. The Taliban's Ongoing War on Women . 89 Case Studies Since the Fall of the Taliban Children as Suicide Bombers Notes. 6. Towards Enduring Peace, Democracy and Gender Equality . 99 Building Sustainable Peace Recommendations Notes. Conclusion . 109 Afghan's Rights and Security Transition Post 2014 Introduction . 113 1. Summary of Operations . 115 Pre9/11 Afghanistan Post9/11: Legitimate Use of Force Operation Enduring Freedom International Security Assistance Force Notes. 2. State Failure and Reconstruction . 127 State Failure Postconflict Reconstruction Role of United Nations UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Humanitarian Assistance Notes. 3. Application of International Law . 141 Humanitarian Intervention Transitional Occupation in Afghanistan Application of International Law: NonState Actors Universal Jurisdiction TrusteeshipLimited Sovereignty Notes. 4. Application of Domestic Law . 171 Afghan Human Rights Institutions Shiite Personal Status Law Enforcement of Gender Laws Notes. 5. Terrorist Threats . 181 Terrorism and International Law Targeting Terrorist Afghan Pakistan Taliban Nexus AfghanPakistan Insurgency Notes. 6. Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement . 195 The Lisbon Roadmap Transition Pillars after Withdrawal Notes. Conclusion . 201 Appendixs A . 203 Excerpts: Afghanistan Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women . 203 Sexual Abuse Crimes related to Marriage Deprivation of Property and Inheritance Denial to Education, Work and Healthcare. Appendixs B Agreement on Provisional Arrangements in Afghanistan Pending the ReEstablishment of Permanent Government Instituti.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 216 pages. 8.50x5.24x0.54 inches. In Stock.

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