Human rights are the rights that everyone should have, regardless of their race, religion, national or social origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, language or other status. These rights are inalienable and can never be taken away from a person, no … Continued
Throughout history, people have moved to different places in search of opportunity. Many of these people came to the United States in the 1800s, and they helped make it the country we have today. The United States has been the … Continued
Deportation, the process of removing someone from the United States, is a serious and often life-changing event. It can affect your ability to work, study, and live in the country. Deported immigrants may not be able to reapply for lawful … Continued
Civilians are non-combatants who are not members of a state or organized armed force and who do not take part in a “levee en masse” (a massive gathering). They enjoy certain privileges under international law, including the protection accorded to … Continued
A citizen is a person who owes allegiance to a particular country and shares in its political rights. This form of citizenship can be conferred by birth (jus soli) or through naturalisation. Citizenship can also mean a subjective feeling of … Continued
Human rights are a set of norms that people around the world have come to agree upon. These include a broad range of civil, political, economic, and social rights that are enshrined in various international treaties. Everyone, everywhere, is entitled … Continued
Immigration is the international movement of people to a country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle as permanent residents or naturalized citizens. In the United States, immigrants account for … Continued
Deportation, or the removal of a person from one’s home country, is a legal process that can occur after someone has violated immigration laws. It can also occur if someone is found to be a threat to public safety. When … Continued
A civilian is a person who has no affiliation with the military. In international armed conflicts, the Geneva Convention defines a civilian as anyone who is not a member of an organized armed group and who does not participate in … Continued
A citizen is a member of a country, society or other political group that has certain rights and responsibilities. This includes the right to vote in elections, for example. In addition, a citizen may be required to pay taxes and … Continued
Human rights are a set of principles that are designed to promote the dignity and worth of human beings. They are based on the idea that all people have a right to live in freedom and peace. Human Rights are … Continued
Immigrants are a large and diverse group of people who move to another country with the intention of living there permanently. They can be citizens of the destination country, lawful permanent residents, or unauthorized immigrants. They come from many different … Continued
Deportation is a process by which a government removes someone from the country, usually because they have committed a crime or do not have a right to be in the country. This includes those who have violated the terms of … Continued
In the United States and its allies, civilian protection is a recurring policy objective. It is intended to temper the overall humanitarian consequences of war and limit harm to non-combatants in both active conflicts and post-conflict situations. Whether or not … Continued
Citizenship is the legal status of a person belonging to a particular state or community. It usually carries with it civil, political, and social rights that are not normally afforded to non-citizens. However, citizenship is not always guaranteed and the … Continued
Human rights are the things that everyone should have, and should be able to demand, just because they are human. The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are some of the most basic human rights. They give … Continued
Immigrants are people who have moved from their country of birth (called their “home” country) to another. They might be immigrants for economic reasons, to find employment or study, or because they want to join their families in their new … Continued
Deportation is the process of taking a person out of a country because they violated an immigration law or were deemed to be a threat to public safety. The process is not always straightforward, and can cause serious consequences for … Continued
A civilian is a person who does not belong to the armed forces or to an organized armed group. Civilian life is a much more relaxed and leisurely way of living than military life. There are also many advantages to … Continued
Citizenship is a relation that links people to their place of origin and broader society. It consists of a set of basic rights and responsibilities that belong to everyone who belongs to a nation or political community. This is a … Continued