Essays about: "International non-governmental organisations"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 41 essays containing the words International non-governmental organisations.

  1. 6. Towards Reconciliation : A Case Study of the Role of ENGOs in Environmental Peacebuilding in the Korean Peninsula

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Hanna Saarinen; [2022]
    Keywords : inter-Korean; environmental peacebuilding; ENGO; capacity building;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the role of ENGOs in inter-Korean environmental cooperation and how together with experts, they rely on scientific knowledge to influence South Korea’s policies towards North Korea. More specifically, the empirical focus is on how ENGOs contribute to the reconciliation and peacebuilding process in the Korean Peninsula. READ MORE

  3. 7. NGOs impact on women with physical disabilities: an independent life in Colombo, Sri Lanka?

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Maja Naumann Umegård; Annastasia Wrembicki; [2022]
    Keywords : Women with physical disabilities; independence; non gonvernmetal organisation; NGO; Social model of disability; medical model of disability; social barriers; Sri Lanka; Colombo; CRPD;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore how non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka define and interpret an independent life for women with physical disabilities (WWPD) in their services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five employees at five Sri Lankan NGOs. READ MORE

  4. 8. Drones at the borders – Security for whom?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Gustafsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Public International Law; Folkrätt; International Human Rights Law; Mänskliga rättigheter; Migration law; Migrationsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Italy is using drones to monitor migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. This is partially done through a contract with Leonardo S.p.A – one of the largest arms traders in the world – under which the company undertakes to operate drones in the area on behalf of the state. READ MORE

  5. 9. Implementation of coping and adaptive measures by non-governmental organisations during drought : A case-study of the international federation of the red cross and crescent societies in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Oskar Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Coping; Adaptive; IFRC; International federation of the red cross; Namibia; Malawi; Vulnerability;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on cases of drought since it is one of the most common and disastrous natural hazards that we experience on earth. Non-governmental organisations have traditionally offered humanitarian aid directed to response and relief measures. READ MORE

  6. 10. Mining for the low-carbon transition : Conflicting discourses of sacrifice zones and win-win narratives

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Isabella Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Climate-smart mining; low-carbon transition; discourse analysis; discourse coalitions; storylines; sacrifice zones; World Bank;

    Abstract : To support the transition towards a low-carbon economy, mining companies, international financial institutions and governments are preparing to drastically scale up mineral extraction of energy transition minerals such as cobalt and lithium. Mineral extraction, however, has far-reaching impacts on the biophysical environment and mining-affected communities that may become more severe under a changing climate. READ MORE