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Why human rights criticism often backfires

14 mins | Dec 8, 2022
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Is "naming and shaming" countries really the best recourse? Many in the human rights community believe that calling out countries for their violations is their best weapon. But does this strategy work? Jamie Gruffydd-Jones, a lecturer in politics and international relations, investigates.

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