Behind the sun: UN and NGOs make a difference
Eddie Adam’s life is completely different now. He has a beautiful wife, four healthy children and a successful job. Twenty years ago, however, Adam…
Q&A with the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation
Kristin Unger: Could you provide me with a brief synopsis of the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation and your role in it? Shams…
The power to make the rules: NGOs’ increasing importance (Fifth in a series)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have come to play an increasingly important role in the creation of international norms. They lobby. They fax or e-mail heads…
International Humanitarian Law: Domestically unenforceable (fourth in a series)
“Nominally, state authorities are responsible for the security of their citizens and any other (law-abiding) persons passing through or residing in their national territory….
The United Nations: Boon or bane for iNGOs?
The United Nations (UN) is a powerhouse with the ability to create international law. Through its various committees, commissions and the UN Security Council…
iNGO vs. iNGO: Does size matter?
International non-governmental organizations (iNGOs) benefit under international law. From lobbying states, to beseeching larger organizations such as the United Nations to hold states accountable,…
International law: Friend or foe of NGOs? (First in a series)
Constricts. Life is full of them. Some are traditional norms and taboos, subtle principles and values that guide or rule a person or group…