Essays about: "Non-governmental organisations"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 118 essays containing the words Non-governmental organisations.

1. 11. 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. 12. Preventive and supportive measures towards the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting : A Minor Field Study in The Gambia

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Socialt arbete

   Author : Agi Ramou Jeng; Shewit Mulugeta; [2022]
   Keywords : Female Genital Mutilation Cutting; FGM C; Gender-based violence; Gender equality; The Gambia;

   Abstract : The aim of the study was to examine how advocacy workers from different governmental and non-governmental organisations work with female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and gender equality in The Gambia. We further examined their experienced difficulties and the provided support to women exposed to FGM/C. READ MORE

4. 13. Two steps forward, one step back – measuring social change in women’s rights through feminist values : An intersectional feminist critical content analysis on two NGO reports

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Yuser Zaher Abdulrazzaq Al-Alaq; [2022]
   Keywords : social change; human rights; development; feminism; intersectionality; Monitoring; Evaluating; Learning MEL ; feminist values; measure; non-governmental organisation NGO ; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The need to measure and track both people and processes involved in change is increasing. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), states, and research need to find tools to ensure that the treaties, programmes, and strategies meant to reduce poverty and increase equality are working. READ MORE

5. 14. 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

6. 15. Rights of The Child in The Right to The City : Exploring participatory practices of child engagement and the construction of their Sense of Place in Kibera, Kenya

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Lovisa Stenhammar; Disa Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Sense of Place; Right to The City; Children s Participation; Critical Development and Children s Rights in Kenya; Platskänsla; rätt till staden; barns deltagande; kritisk utveckling och barns rättigheter i Kenya;

   Abstract : In this minor field study, we have employed a qualitative methodology to examine the role of  the non-governmental organisation Wale Wale in the operationalisation of supranational mandates to improve the rights and experiences of children in Kenya through participatory activities. In doing so, this study is able to combine the literature on Sense of Place and The Right to The City with Critical Development in novel ways. READ MORE