| ID | 111737 |
| Title Proper | Shaming and blaming |
| Other Title Information | using events data to assess the impact of human rights INGOs |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Murdie, Amanda M ; Davis, David R |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Do the "shaming" activities of HROs (human rights international non-governmental organizations) have a direct influence on state behavior? We argue, consistent with existing scholarship, that states targeted or "shamed" by these organizations do improve their human rights practices. However, mere shaming is not enough. Improvements in human rights practices result from the interaction of shaming by HROs with (i) a domestic presence of HROs within the targeted state and/or (ii) pressure by third-party states, individuals, and organizations. Using a new data set of the shaming events of more than 400 HROs toward governments, we test these propositions quantitatively and find widespread support for the arguments. This research provides the first global quantitative evidence of the conditional importance of HRO shaming in transnational advocacy efforts. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 56, No.1; Mar 2012: p.1-16 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 56, No.1; Mar 2012: p.1-16 |
| Key Words | Human Rights ; Human Rights International Non - Governmental Organizations |