What Is a Civilian?

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A civilian is a person who is not a member of the armed forces. The term is also used to refer to persons who are not involved with government or police work. People who are civilians may have jobs in … Continued

What Is a Citizen?

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A citizen is a person who belongs to and participates in the life of a community or nation. A person who is a citizen of the United States, for example, has certain rights such as the right to vote and … Continued

The Importance of Promoting Human Rights

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Human rights are a set of principles that everyone is entitled to just by virtue of being a human. They are essential to human dignity and provide the foundation for freedom, justice and peace. Some of the most common human … Continued

Immigrant Integration and the Economy

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People migrate throughout the world for a wide variety of reasons. Some are migrants seeking better economic opportunities or a safer environment; others leave because of war, poverty, hunger, lack of affordable health care or other social problems; and still … Continued

Mass Deportations and American Families

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Deportation is the process of sending a noncitizen back to his or her country of origin. The US government can remove someone from the country if they have violated immigration law, committed certain criminal crimes (including homicide), or posed a … Continued

What Is a Civilian?

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In the broadest sense, civilian is someone who is not a member of an armed force. Civilians may be individuals or groups such as political parties, organizations and corporations, religious communities, and unions. Civilians are also often the focus of … Continued

What is a Citizen?

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A citizen is someone who is recognised by the government of a country as an integral part of its community with rights and obligations. Depending on the country, citizenship may include access to social security benefits, employment, housing or education. … Continued

What Are Human Rights?

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Human rights are a fundamental set of principles and values that are rooted in the idea that all people are born free and equal in dignity and worth. These values are reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) … Continued

What is a Civilian?

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A civilian is a person who does not belong to the military or any other organized armed force. Civilians engage in nonmilitary occupations, such as education, healthcare and business. Civilians are the majority of the population in most countries. The … Continued

Definition of a Citizen

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A person owing allegiance to and entitled to the protection of a sovereign state and sharing in the political rights and responsibilities of that state. Citizen is preferred over the more dated terms subject and alien to describe this relationship, … Continued

The Importance of Human Rights

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Human rights are inherent and inalienable, meaning that they belong to people by virtue of their humanity, and they cannot be withdrawn or taken away from them. They encompass a broad range of civil, political, economic and social rights, guaranteed … Continued

The KFF Survey of Immigrants

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From the earliest times, people have moved to find new opportunities or to escape danger and hardship. Today, more international migrants live in the United States than in any other country. In fact, 14 percent of the nation’s residents are … Continued

What is Deportation?

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Deportation is the process of returning someone who does not have legal status in the United States to their country of origin. Deportation is a criminal procedure overseen by the Department of Homeland Security’s law enforcement division, Immigration and Customs … Continued

What Is a Civilian?

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A civilian is a person who is not on active duty with the military, police, or fire fighting services. Civilians typically engage in non-military occupations and are not involved in combat or military activities. Civilians live in society and contribute … Continued

What Is a Citizen?

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Citizenship is a status in a political system where the individual owes allegiance to, and is entitled to the protection of, the state. Citizenship is usually a condition of participation in government, including voting, paying taxes and participating in public … Continued

The Importance of Promoting Human Rights

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Human rights are those fundamental freedoms and dignity that all people – criminals, heads of state, children, teachers, bankers, charity workers – should be able to enjoy, no matter who they are or where they live. They are based on … Continued