Date of Award
Spring 1997
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Political Science & International Relations
First Advisor
Erik Pratt
Second Advisor
Valerie Gager
Third Advisor
John Hart
Abstract
The essential aim of this paper is to record the w growing meaning of the concept of human rights in the world today. It briefly describes academic perspectives on the universalization of human rights. It attempts to describe the role of non-governmental organizations, particularly Amnesty International's efforts to promote human rights work and influence the behavior of both governments and communities by the activities of its members. Finally, the paper attempts to capture the more qualitative aspects of human rights work and demonstrate their importance.
Recommended Citation
Phelan, Kate, "Amnesty International: A Close Look At A Human Rights NGO" (1997). Political Science and International Relations Undergraduate Theses. 23.
https://scholars.carroll.edu/politicalsci_theses/23