Essays about: "women participation in local government"

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  1. 1. Widows, land rights and women’s empowerment: “Who will own the kitchen”? - findings from the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Elin Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Widows; Tanzania; Land rights; Women’s empowerment; Local government; Participation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Women around the world are constantly being denied their land rights due to discriminatory practices. Widowed women are particularly at risk. This prevents advancing women’s empowerment and women’s equal opportunities for participation and leadership at all levels of decision making processes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Women Farmers in Rural Uganda : A Case Study of Livelihood Threats and Building Resilience Among the Most Vulnerable

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Sara Tillenius; Joline Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Women; Farmers; Rural communities; Field work; Minor Field Studies; Ethnography; Uganda; East Africa; Sustainable development; Livelihoods; Grassroots resilience; Challenges; Threats;

    Abstract : This case study is conducted through ten weeks of field studies in South-Eastern Uganda. Both authors have received funding from Minor Field Study scholarships. These scholarships were provided by Sida, Sweden's government agency for development cooperation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Empowering Arab Women through Media Development : A case study

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Nabila Zayati; [2021]
    Keywords : media development; empowerment; gender; communication for development; participatory communication; social change; Arab region;

    Abstract : The media have power: they create frames of conceptions, influence attitudes and behaviour, and monitor the conduct of government officials. For women, the media can suggest ways and means to defend civil rights and gain access to society’s resources and opportunities. READ MORE

  5. 4. “I don’t have to say thank you for what is my right” : Social movement networks and public policies for migrant women in Florianópolis, Brazil

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Gabriela Martini dos Santos; [2021]
    Keywords : Immigration; Public Policies; Migrant women; Social movement networks; Florianópolis; Santa Catarina; Brazil.; Imigração; Políticas Públicas; Mulheres migrantes; Redes de movimentos sociais; Florianópolis; Santa Catarina; Brasil.;

    Abstract : Brazil, like other Latin American countries, has witnessed an increase in south-south migration rates in the last decade. This scenario led to important changes in migration policies at the Federal level – the update of the conservative Foreigner Statute from 1980 to a rights-based Migration law in 2017 is the prime example of how migration flows can contribute to the promotion of rights and strengthen democracy in host societies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Participation of women with disabilities in local government decision making structures : Unpacking the silent voice : A qualitative study conducted in Lusaka, Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Oscar Lwiindi; [2020]
    Keywords : work experiences; disability; participation; local government; decision making; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Research problem: Participation of each and every person in governance system is a fundamental human right and a basic condition for democratic tenets in society regardless of their physical and socio-economic status in society. Persons with disabilities and women in particular have historically been stigmatized, discriminated and excluded in various decision making processes at global, regional, national and local levels. READ MORE