Essays about: "security and human rights"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 227 essays containing the words security and human rights.

  1. 21. Democratizing Democracy Indices: Towards a More Inclusive Measure

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Megan Kathleen Baxter; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Several large, international institutes and think tanks, like Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), International IDEA, and Freedom House, among others, focus on measuring and tracking government regime types and political environments, primarily through measuring democracies. Yet for all of their sophistication and massive datasets, there are misalignments between democracy scores and human rights for groups that are marginalized in many countries. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Legality of Unilateral Economic Sanctions - An analysis of international law on the lawfulness of unilateral economic restrictive measures

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

    Author : Johan Holst; [2023]
    Keywords : public international law; unilateral economic sanctions; coercive measures; countermeasures; state sovereignty; non-intervention; customary law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the legality of unilateral economic sanctions in international law. It concludes that economic sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, as well as countermeasures taken by states in accordance with established ILC criteria, are lawful when adhering to the principle of proportionality and aligning with human rights regulations. READ MORE

  4. 23. A Balancing Act : Understanding the Gap Between Experienced Realities and The EU Policies Towards the Eradication of Trafficking in Human Beings Through an Ontological (In)Security Lens

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

    Author : Lisa Vervoort; [2023]
    Keywords : Human Trafficking; Ontological Security; European Union;

    Abstract : The issue of human trafficking is, as stated by the EU, a crime that alters the fabric of our society and is a severe violation of human rights. However, the migration crisis within the EU has fueled a rise of the right across the continent. READ MORE

  5. 24. Climate Refugees – deserving of protection? : A study on climate refugees and their rights to protection

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Midya Kaplan; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Refugee; Human Security Approach; Swedish Aliens Act; CEAS; Parliamentary debates;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the growing phenomenon of climate refugees and their right to protection. The aim is to investigate from the Human Security Approach developed by UNDP, if the human insecurities highlighted covers the situation of climate refugees making them eligible for protection. READ MORE

  6. 25. What economic, sociocultural, and political challenges does Thailand face when implementing legislation on human trafficking for sexual exploitation? : A study exploring the views of various actors involved.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Kimberly Wild Thongsonti; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Trafficking for sexual exploitation is a phenomenon that greatly affects the individual as well as society. The effect is grim for the victims and their families, as sex trafficking violates their basic human rights, can shatter families, and cause severe psychological trauma. READ MORE