Essays about: "thesis on discrimination against women"

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  1. 1. Non-refoulement cases before the ECtHR and CAT : A case study on women alleging gender-based violence at the hands of private actors

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

    Author : Hodan Abdi; [2023]
    Keywords : Non-refoulement; human rights; monitoring bodies; private actors; feminism.;

    Abstract : This study aims to analyze if the assessment of the European Court of Human Rights and Committee Against Torture in cases concerning women alleging violation of the principle of non-refoulement takes gender into consideration. Therefore, this study compares four cases from the Court and the other four cases from the Committee with feminist legal theory analysis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender-based Discrimination in France, the Claimed State of Human Rights? : An Analysis of Gender-based Discrimination in the Application of French Legislation

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

    Author : Elise Marie Rouzier; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender-based discrimination; women; transgender; Feminist Jurisprudence Theory; French legislation;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on gender-based discrimination in the application of French legislation. Discrimination is a major principle of Human Rights. Women and gender minorities, although they are subjected to discrimination, are protected by international treaties and conventions against it. READ MORE

  4. 3. Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equality: A Study on Legal Scholars’ Understanding of Gender Discrimination and Suggested Solutions

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

    Author : Elsa Alkan Olsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Gender-based discrimination; Human Rights; CEDAW; Substantive Equality; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The thesis aims to identify the dominant narrative within the legal research field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discuss the merit of the prevalent solutions offered by scholars in relation to substantive gender equality. The thesis finds the solutions from a systematic legal literature review covering AI and gender. READ MORE

  5. 4. Women’s Careers: Challenges and Opportunities in the Swedish Energy Industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Elsa Francke; Hanna Kakavandy; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender Equality; Women’s Careers; Challenge; Opportunity; Discrimination; Social Sustainability; Energy Industry; Sweden.; Jämställdhet; Kvinnors karriärer; Utmaning; Möjlighet; Diskriminering; Social hållbarhet; Energibranschen; Sverige;

    Abstract : Practices to promote gender equality and equal opportunities for men and women have become an important part of many organizations' agenda. However, women are still experiencing challenges in career advancement to a larger extent than men. This is due to structural, cultural and societal factors and other types of discrimination against women. READ MORE

  6. 5. Defending the Defenders: International Protection for Local Human Rights Defenders in the Global South

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

    Author : Timothy Lincoln Reeves Jr; [2022]
    Keywords : Human Rights Defenders Global South International Regional Human Rights Systems Attacks violations Protection; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Local human rights defenders play a significant role in the realization and enjoyment of human rights. Working alone or in association with others, they peacefully advocate for and promote fundamental freedoms and human rights for themselves and for their fellow citizens. READ MORE