Jennifer Kern's Blog – October 2011 Archive (4)

New Human Rights Book Released by Kumarian Press

Born of Warexamines the human rights of children born of wartime rape and sexual exploitation in conflict zones worldwide. Detailing the multiple impacts of armed conflict on these children's survival, protection and membership rights, the case studies suggest that these children constitute a particularly vulnerable category in conflict zones. They often face risks such as discrimination,…

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Added by Jennifer Kern on October 24, 2011 at 8:53am — No Comments

Are You an Anti-Sweatshop Advocate?

The clothing and textile industry employs nearly 30 million people worldwide, mostly in Asia and Central America. Workers frequently face long hours, inadequate wages, harassment and abuse. While some resist such conditions by joining labor unions, many are prevented from doing so or find it difficult to adjust to transitory manufacturers. Because of these challenges, garment workers have reached out to allies across political borders in order to apply more pressure on garment manufacturers.…

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Added by Jennifer Kern on October 10, 2011 at 9:46am — No Comments

Are you a Boat Enthusiast?

Dear Sea Travelers,

Since its first publication in 1967, the International Medical Guide for Ships has been a standard reference for medical care on board ships. The second edition, written in 1988, was translated into more than 30 languages, and has been used in tens of thousands of ships. This, the third edition, contains fully updated recommendations aimed to promote and protect the…

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Added by Jennifer Kern on October 3, 2011 at 9:04am — No Comments

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