Essays about: "Refugee women"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 74 essays containing the words Refugee women.

  1. 21. Representation of Refugees in African Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Shayleen McNeil; [2021]
    Keywords : Women Peace and Security; feminist security studies; UNSCR 1325; security;

    Abstract : The global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has been established to address the widerange of issues and challenges faced by women in conflict and post-conflict situations, and acknowledge the vital role that women play in peace processes. Previous research has shown that although the women refugees are more vulnerable than their male counterparts, this group is still widely underrepresented in WPS policy. READ MORE

  3. 22. Tackling the Silent Epidemic : Examining Safe Spaces as part of SGBV work in the Humanitarian response to Venezuela

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Filippa Dahlback; [2021]
    Keywords : SGBV; refugees; safe spaces; gender equality; empowerment; conflict theory; Venezuela;

    Abstract : Humanitarian interventions increasingly use safe spaces as part of their work on SGBV prevention, mitigation and response. Therefore, this thesis examines how safe spaces have affected refugee women in the regional response to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The method is a literature review analysing reports, news articles and guidelines. READ MORE

  4. 23. Brother or Threat? Swedish Women Reflect on Male Newcomers Since the Refugee Crisis of 2015

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Laure Uhlen; [2021]
    Keywords : Swedish women; male newcomers; refugee crisis; Sweden; gender equality;

    Abstract : In 2015, 70% of the asylum-seekers in Sweden were men. This skewed ratio combined with the image of the threatful male immigrant have raised a topical question within the most gender equal country and self-proclaimed feminist state. READ MORE

  5. 24. “The mother was incredibly brave” : Comparing representations of refugee women from Syria in national and local Swedish newspapers through content analysis

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

    Author : Ebba Beattie; [2021]
    Keywords : media representations; refugee women; voice; space; visibility; stereotypes; gendered representations; communication for development; Swedish newspapers;

    Abstract : During the so-called ‘migration crisis’ of 2015, 51,338 Syrians applied for asylum in Sweden. First, Swedish politicians called for Swedes to ‘open their hearts’, public support was strong, and media coverage was full of possibilities and humanizing images. READ MORE

  6. 25. Engaging with Diversity in Hospitable Spaces : A Study on Lived Experiences of Community Theatrewith Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Leeds

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

    Author : Anne Svenstrup Grant; [2021]
    Keywords : refugees asylum seekers; community theatre; applied theatre; diversity; conviviality; hospitality; United Kingdom; Leeds;

    Abstract : An emphasis in political debates and much print media in the United Kingdom (UK) on perceived issues with ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity has contributed to a narrative of worry and fear. Despite such hostile discourse, people find ways of living together with diversity every day. READ MORE