Essays about: "Human rights"

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  1. 16. Menstrual rights are human rights - a qualitative study about period poverty among homeless Roma in Stockholm

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Britta Dohmen; Britta Dohmen; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : period poverty; menstruation; vulnerable EU citizens; Roma; Stockholm; feminism;

    Abstract : In the past decade, period poverty has gained more attention in international research. However, in Sweden the issue is still neglected which results in a complete absence of scientific research. Period poverty is not exclusively a phenomenon in low-income countries but is present around the globe. READ MORE

  2. 17. Food Banks: An eco-social solution? Critical perspectives on food charity in Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Pauline Rittel; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : food banks; Europe; Doughnut model; eco-social research; sustainability;

    Abstract : This aim of this thesis was to investigate food banking organisations as part of food charity on different governance levels within the EU in relation to aspects of sustainability. The Doughnut model after Raworth (2017) as an element of eco-social research is employed as theoretical underpinning to explore the organisational positioning regarding the societal problems of food waste and food insecurity, as well as the solutions that the organisations envision in relation to sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 18. DOES FOREIGN AID PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS? Evidence from a quantitative large-N study of 121 aid-receiving countries, 2003-2021

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nora Engvall Olmås; [2023-10-30]
    Keywords : human rights; physical integrity rights; civil liberties; foreign aid; Official Development Assistance; bilateral aid; multilateral aid;

    Abstract : Human rights are in crisis. Even if the Universal Declaration of Human Rights celebrates 75 years in 2023, the anniversary comes at a time when the world is experiencing human suffering so grave that international human rights organizations are alerting for a global human rights crisis. READ MORE

  4. 19. Exploring the British newspapers´ representation of Private Security Companies in detention centres in the UK Ayla Arslan Waltersson Global Studies, University of Gothenburg Examensarbete för kandidatexamen i Globala studier Bachelor thesis in Global Studies, GS1511 Spring term 2023 Supervisor: Aly Verjee Word count

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Arslan Waltersson Ayla; [2023-10-18]
    Keywords : Private security companies; private contractors; detention centres; asylum seekers; neo-liberalism; governmentality;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the prominent narratives on Private Security Companies (PSCs) in British news articles surrounding privatised detention centres for immigrants and asylum seekers. PSCs have become increasingly significant in migration-related activities, not least in neoliberal states such as the UK. READ MORE

  5. 20. A Case Study: Human Rights Violations in Gaza: A qualitative analysis of the UN’s responsibility under the principle of R2P to combat the violations of articles 3 & 13 of the UDHR in Gaza

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sara Aziz; [2023-10-18]
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    Abstract : This case study examines how the United Nations (UN) is responsible, in accordance with the concept of the Responsibility To Protect (R2P), for combating the violations of articles 3 and 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in Gaza. These articles entail the right to life, liberty and security of person (article 3) and the right to freedom of movement and residence (article 13). READ MORE