New Rights Advocacy: Changing Strategies of Development and Human Rights NGOs

by Paul J. Nelson

Book Overview

After World War II dozens of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) emerged on the global scene, committed to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people. Some focused on protecting human rights; some were dedicated to development, aimed at satisfying basic economic needs. Both approaches had distinctive methods, missions, and emphases. In the 1980s and 90s, however, the dividing line began to blur.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589012046
• ISBN13: 9781589012042
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher