Essays about: "Birgitta Vega Leyton"

Found 3 essays containing the words Birgitta Vega Leyton.

1. 1. Gender Language In UN Resolutions and Reports: The Effects of Resolution 1325

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Birgitta Vega Leyton; [2008]
   Keywords : Gender Language; Implementation; Resolution 1325; SEA; SGBV; Sierra Leone; Women’s human rights; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the gender language in resolutions from the UN Security- Council and reports from the Secretary-General in order to determine if there is a correlation between the two. The objective of the thesis is to highlight Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security and its implementation within peacekeeping missions in order to contribute to advocacy for greater inclusion of women. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond UN Security Council Resolution 1325 : Field Research in Sector IV of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Sudan

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

   Author : Birgitta Vega Leyton; [2008]
   Keywords : Resolution 1325; UNMIS; peacekeeping; Sudan; gender.;

   Abstract : The United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security was passed by the Security Council in 2000. Its passing was made possible by the efforts of NGOs around the world and was seen as a huge step for women in conflict and post-conflict situations as women were not only seen as victims but as agents of peace. READ MORE

4. 3. Women's Human Rights : Issues of Implementation in Sri Lanka

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

   Author : Birgitta Vega Leyton; [2006]
   Keywords : Sri Lanka; Women s Human Rights; Implementation; Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women-CEDAW; UN Security Council Resolution 1325; Affirmative action; Sri Lanka; Kvinnors mänskliga rättigheter; Implementering; Kvotering;

   Abstract : This thesis is about issues concerning the implementation of women's human rights in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has had a conflict between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam, LTTE for two decades. Since 2002 there has been a ceasefire agreement in place, which is being violated by both parties. READ MORE