Author: Joey White / Topic: Human Rights

Author:: Joey White
Publication Date:: 01-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Center on Human Rights Education, University of Denver
Abstract:: Our sister organization, Human Trafficking Center (HTC) are the experts on the matter of human trafficking and use academic rigor, sound methodology, and reliable data to promote understanding of human trafficking and its causes, conditions, and cures. In a recent blog, HTC defines the connection between trafficking and migration: “Trafficking is migration gone terribly wrong.” – David Feingold. These words given by David Feingold in his piece Trafficking in Numbers: The Social Construction of Human Trafficking Data give a whole new insight into what human trafficking is, what realms human trafficking occurs within, and how human trafficking happens. Indeed, human trafficking and migration are inextricably linked. Human trafficking is heavily influenced by migration. Any policies regarding one have a tremendous effect on the other. This is why it is so vital to examine immigration policies and take into account what impacts they will have in the anti-trafficking sphere, particularly in today’s political climate.”
Topic:: Human Rights, Migration, Immigrants, and Human Trafficking
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Joey White
Publication Date:: 01-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Centre on Human Rights in Conflict
Abstract:: Are you guilty for contributing to the infringement of someone’s most basic labor rights? This certainly isn’t a question that pops into our head on a regular basis, but unfortunately in most cases the answer will be yes. The use of fair labor practice is not typically the first thing we think of when making purchases, but conscious consumer action can play a key role in promoting labor rights around the world.
Topic:: Human Rights, Science and Technology, Labor Issues, and Labor Rights
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Joey White
Publication Date:: 04-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Center on Human Rights Education, University of Denver
Abstract:: ver the past 20 years, marijuana talk has been a hot subject for law makers in the United States with 21 states decriminalizing marijuana, 29 allowing medical marijuana, and 8 states having legalized the recreational use of cannabis products. Illinois may be next to join the ranks of recreational marijuana, as lawmakers have introduced a bill late last month proposing the legalization of recreational cannabis. Based on sales trends in Colorado, it is estimated that for Illinois, legal cannabis could generate between $350 million to $700 million per year in revenue.
Topic:: Human Rights, Finance, Drugs, and Marijuana
Political Geography:: United States and North America

Author:: Joey White
Publication Date:: 10-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Center on Human Rights Education, University of Denver
Abstract:: For many who have not experienced homelessness its causes lead to stigma and prejudice. But, with 78% of workers in the U.S. living paycheck to paycheck — the probability of experiencing homelessness is more common than most realize. At COHRE we noticed a disconnect between human rights discussions and homelessness. Over the next 5 weeks we have set out to focus on the effects homelessness has on human rights, as well as ways to promote human rights in our community through education on the realities homelessness.
Topic:: Human Rights, Poverty, Welfare, and Homelessness
Political Geography:: Global Focus

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