Essays about: "human rights and freedom"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 177 essays containing the words human rights and freedom.

1. 11. At Risk for Aiding the Vulnerable : A Critical Discourse Analysis on Legal Discourse for the Case of Protecting Human Rights Defenders

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

   Author : Maria Mihail; [2023]
   Keywords : Human rights defenders; peaceful action; international law; protection; freedom of expression;

   Abstract : Abstract This study investigates the legal discourse in case law regarding the violation of freedom of expression for human rights defenders, in order to examine how they are represented by states and within an international legal framework. There are still gaps in research trying to explain how and why HRDs get prosecuted for their work of promoting and continuing the respect for human rights. READ MORE

3. 12. Free(doom) of Expression: An Analysis of the ECtHR’s Application of the ECHR Values and Principles on Case-Law on Freedom of Expression in Türkiye (2003-2022)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Turku Cebi; [2023]
   Keywords : European Court of Human Rights; European Convention on Human Rights; freedom of expression; Article 10; victimhood; victim status; state of exception; parrhesia; dissenting opinions; violation; non-violation; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The issue of freedom of expression in the context of Turkey and the European Court of Human Rights (‘ECtHR’ or ‘the Court’) has been widely discussed from legal perspectives. Especially, with the changing political, legal and social dynamics in Turkey within 2003-2022, the case-law of the Court increased by a considerable amount. READ MORE

4. 13. Gender-based violence against women with intellectual disabilities, the case of Tanzania

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Caroline Bergkvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Tanzania; Women with intellectual disabilities; violence; sexual violence; gender-based violence; Capability approach; Human rights-based approach;

   Abstract : One of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world is Violence Against Women and Girls. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women, which is equal to 736 million women, have been experiencing sexual and/or physical violence in her lifetime since the age of 15. READ MORE

5. 14. The Pursuit of Power : Political Power vs Individual Freedom: China’s Control and Surveillance

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Andrea Jonsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Social control; Surveillance; Privacy regulations; Uyghurs; Human Rights;

   Abstract : China has implemented social control mechanisms that operates through various technologies, such as surveillance, a social credit system and online censorship.  The aim is to gain insight in how these mechanisms might infringe on the human rights of their citizens, and especially the minority group Uyghur. READ MORE

6. 15. The possible far-right threat toward abortion rights and human development in the West : A qualitative desk study 

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Wilma Håkansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Human development; human rights; equality; abortion; political polarization; SDG; Agenda 2030;

   Abstract : The Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to reclaim the constitutional right to carry out an abortion in 2022, was founded in a far-right politician's agenda. Considering recent developments in Western countries in Europe, far-right political parties have increased their power during the 2010s until present time. READ MORE