CASE: Promoting respect for universal human rights
is a central dimension of many countries’ foreign policy. As
history has shown, human rights abuses are an important concern
worldwide. Some countries are more ready to work with other
governments and civil society organizations to prevent abuses of
power. Begun in 1977, the annual Country Reports on Human Rights
Practices are designed to assess the state of democracy and human
rights around the world, call attention to violations, and—where
needed— prompt needed...