Essays about: "local ethnic associations"

Found 3 essays containing the words local ethnic associations.

1. 1. Approaching Female Genital Cutting/s on a Community-Based Level in Sweden : An Analysis of the Agenda-Setting Role of Swedish Civil Society Organisations

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Silvia Schroeder; [2020]
   Keywords : Female genital cutting s; civil society organisations; diaspora communities; local ethnic associations; non-governmental organisations; intermediaries; vernacularization; human rights; Sweden.;

   Abstract : The practice of female genital cutting/s (FGC) has been under national scrutiny in Sweden for decades. Besides strong laws and policies enforced by the Swedish government, civil society organisations have played an important role in addressing the subject of FGC in Sweden. READ MORE

3. 2. Active Citizenship and Ethnic Associational Networks in the Multi-ethnic Neighborhoods of Holma and Kroksbäck: Policy Strategies and Barriers to Foster Social Capital

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

   Author : Alex Spielhaupter; [2013]
   Keywords : public participation; social segregation; active citizenship; ethnic minorities; social capital; social cohesion; associations; social networks; institutionalization; urban social policies; trust; democratization; Holma; Kroksbäck; Malmö;

   Abstract : Social sustainability and sustainable communities are strongly linked to the concepts of social cohesion and social capital. Social capital arises through social networks, active citizenship, community volunteerism and taking part in social networks, which may be family, friends or associations. READ MORE

4. 3. Masters of Their Own Destiny: Minorities' Right to Effective Participation in Public Life in Vietnam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Friberg; [2002]
   Keywords : Komparativ rätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The main international provisions concerning minorities' right to participation in public life at national and local levels are enshrined in Article 2 of the UN Minority Declaration in conjunction with Article 25 of the ICCPR, providing minorities the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs. Vital adjacent political rights, include the freedom of association as enshrined in Article 2(4) of the UN Minority Declaration, which in conjunction with Article 22 of the ICCPR provides the right to establish and maintain minority associations. READ MORE