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1 2010/2011 Baravalle Parra Iune The responsibility to protect: success or failure of the principle? An attempt to overcome its obstacles and analysis of its implementation in the Libyan crisis" Horst Fischer 8 yes (all) 2009/ / /2008 Hoofstat, Van Marie Non-state actors in non-international armed conflicts and IHL: to engage or not to engage? Sheridan Helen Questioning the effectiveness of EU arms export control regime in curbing irresponsible arms exports: a greater role for the European Parliament? Eijl : van Renee Confronting the challenge: armed opposition groups committing human rights atrocities. Fischer Katrin YouTube-broadcast yourself!...and your propaganda? Freedom of expression and the new media in armed conflict. Rodrigues, Matoso Ana Maria Humanitarian assistance and the military intervention: the Afghanistan case. Sommer Isabelle Christina Rape is cheaper than bullets. Sexual violence as a method of warfare: case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Martins Fidalgo Tania The forgotten female child soldiers of the Democratic Republic of Congo : an analysis of the legal and policy framework regarding female child soldiers in conflict and post-conflict situations. Horst Fischer 33 yes Horst Fischer 74 consultation only and publ. Of summary on the web Horst Fischer 17 no Horst Fischer 22 yes (only summary on the web and photocopying) Horst Fischer 58 no Horst Fischer 68 yes (only summary on the web and photocopying) Horst Fischer 19 no : awarded theses 1

2 2006/ /2006 Akiidii-M'bingham Diana Doris The role of human rights in the European Union development cooperation: the case of Uganda Mantanika Tasia Sexual crimes committed by peacekeepers and the rules of immunity. A case of infranction in international law and the legal bypass Nzeyimana Henri "The carrot or the stick": engaging non-state armed groups for protection and prevention of recruitment and use of children in internal armed conflict: perspective from the Great Lakes Region of Africa Horst Fischer 2 consultation only Horst Fischer 46 no Horst Fischer 49 yes 2004/ /2004 Galka Agnieszka Giving evidence by humanitarian aid workers in international tribunals: a legal discourse on the possibility of testimonial privilege Komakech Martin Chris The internally displaced persons phenomenon in the internal armed conflic within the Acholi sub-region of northen Uganda: the challenge to provide protection O Connor Kathryn A. Promoting global democracy : rethoric, reality and challenges of U.S.-EU cooperation Soto Carreno Miguel From rethoric to reality: the need to regulate humanitarian accountability to beneficiaries Noelle Quénivet 23 yes Hans Joachim 39 yes Horst Fischer 59 yes Noelle Quénivet 72 yes Bílkóva Veronika Fundamental standards of humanity Horst Fisher 11 Cristescu Dana The lack of access to healthcare of Kosovo Serbs: a 17 human rights violation? McGowan-Smyth Maragaret Christine Towards justice in Rwanda Horst Fisher 49 Mittendorff Catelijne Beyond the humanitarian imperative : the moral and Noëlle Quénivet 54 practical implications of prevailing human rights concerns over the principles of neutrality and impartiality Moroianu Simona Daniela Girl child soldiers: life after combat? 57 : awarded theses 2

3 2002/ /2002 Martinod Caroline Providing witnesses with adequate support and protection: the difficult challenge of the International Criminal Tribunals Shabander Nadia Refugee law in theory and practice: the case study of Sangatte Delaney Deirdre Human trafficking: modern day slavery and lucrative criminal business. Dezsö Dóra Kinga Protection of and assistance to women affected by armed conflict and displacement- with a case study on women's situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Horst Fisher, Kate Greenwood Hans Joachim Horst Fischer 18 Eriksson Anna Accountability of humanitarian agencies to victims of Horst Fischer disaster- the cultural dimension. 20 Goodlad Alexandra The emergence and implications of the privatisation of Horst Fischer security in state and non-state actor use. 27 Sinigallia Dina Pauline Assistance to the needs related to the conflict over Horst Fischer Nagorno Karabakh. 67 Bellini Carlotta Human rights fact-finding in armed conflicts Amnesty Horst Fischer 5 International and Human Rights Watch, a case study /2001 Crawford Anna Child war criminals - It is possible to prevent child soldiers being held criminally responsible for war crimes whilst also satisfying the right to justice in Sierra Leone? Dinis (Pinheiro da Barbara Master paper - the right to work of third country Rocha) Dorrenboom Alexandra Nancy Jeannette nationals in the E.U. Transnational corporations and indigenous peoples - Guidelines on indigenous rights principles for resource based industries in Latin America Horst Fischer 18 Mikel Berraondo : awarded theses 3

4 2000/2001 Maastrigt, van Marcel Lessons to be learned - the evaluation of human rights field presences by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Ricca Michele The special rapporteurs appointed by the UN Commission on Human Rights to a country, or territory, mandate. Their role and their reports to the UN Commission on Human Rights. An attempt at a comparative analysis of some reports Horst Fischer 44 Horst Fischer / /1999 Ajmone Elena Humanitarian assistance and protection to IDPs in Colombia : specific constraints of security and protection: a case for cooperation between international and local NGOs Horst Fischer 1 Conway Sandra Marie Kosovo: a new agenda for a new humanism? Horst Fischer 13 Matteucci Camilla The accountability gap: a voice for people affected by Horst Fischer 42 disaster and conflict Paling Rachel Marie A human right's approach to humanitarian assistance: Horst Fischer 50 the search for a better tomorrow Bejenne Annabelle L'exploitation sexuelle des enfants en Europe Heike Spieker - 3 Frech Renate The rights of victims and the struggle for truth and justice in the aftermath of war, genocide and ethnic cleansing - Special focus: Bosnia and Herzegovina Horst Fischer 22 Rao Gautam V. Womens rights in India - Need for change Tasso Ingrid Restricted internet access in China: a violation of the freedom of expression and the right to access information : awarded theses 4

5 Ditadi Raffaele Haiti: human rights and democratization. The role of the United Nations and Security Council in promoting and defending democracy Horst Fischer /1998 Guillerm Nathalie Legal aspects of the involvment of children in armed conflicts 24 - Gustafsson Barbro Challenge inspections in a world of weapons and Horst Fischer 25 human rights Hart Laurence Temporary protection status in Europe for refugees and displaced persons 26 - Kamphuis Daniёl The protection of human rights law and international Heinke Spieker 31 humanitarian law in failed states Kinderen, der Sebastian We all depend on water, but how is it regulated? Heinke Spieker 34 Panken Heidi Neutrality : conditio sine qua non for international NGOs operating in complex emergencies Horst Fischer 40 - tot.: 48 theses // 3 awarded : awarded theses 5

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