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Human Rights of the Police in Bangladesh
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05-27)
This thesis explored the human rights situation of the police in Bangladesh through the investigation of their work-life experience with respect to working conditions, salaries and other organizational factors. In addition to addressing the problem mentioned above, this study also investigated the possible consequences of the poor working environment to and outside the organization. This study ...
Neoliberal development hegemony : implications for human rights - the case of POSCO, Odisha, India
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-10-03)
Using the methodology of critical discourse analysis (CDA), I propose to analyze the reasons behind the reproduction of the global discourse of neoliberal development, which occurs in this story via the proposed establishment of the POSCO project. I argue that such an arrangement is the reason behind the threat to the right to life and violations of the right to development and livelihood of one’s ...
Holding Norwegian companies accountable: the case of Western Sahara : an exploration of the Norwegian government's approach to dealing with Norwegian companies' complicity in violations of human rights abroad
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05-29)
Morocco illegally occupies the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara, and they are strategically exploiting the natural resources rightfully belonging to the local Saharawi people. Both of these actions are in violation of international law and fundamental human rights. Norwegian companies have been complicit in Morroco‟s trade in natural resources thereby legitimising the occupation and ...
Child soldiers: rhetoric and realities : an examination of human rights organisational discourse on the issue of 'agency' and its implications on the best interests of the child
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05)
Recent peace processes have led to the demobilisation of tens of thousands of children from armed groups around the world. An understanding of the initial motivations and subsequent experiences of these children is crucial in ensuring that their needs are met once they are safe from harm. This understanding is largely informed by the work of international human rights organisations (HROs). While ...
Examining a rights-based approach in women's land rights claims project in a culturally diverse society : a comparative case study of ActionAid's intervention in Malawi's matrilineal and patrilineal communities
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05)
After noting the inadequacy in the previous development approaches to address the problem of underdevelopment in the developing world, development agencies are now turning to the application of a Rights-Based Approach (RBA), as a new development paradigm. Under RBA, the emphasis is more on the users’ rights rather than focusing on the result of the project only. With donor fatigue soaring, most of ...
Institutional response to crime against humanity : a case study on Bangladesh
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05-29)
In Bangladesh institutional response to crime against humanity of 1971 has been limited to maximalist and minimalist approach through tribunal and amnesty. Legalism and realism has dominated the debate around institutional response. Seemingly the government is unable to ensure retributive justice for all the crimes committed in 1971 and this creates scope to rethink if restorative justice can be ...
Integration of the Roma into Swedish society through the medium of primary education : the case of Gothenburg
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05)
The aim of this study is to find out whether the Swedish primary education system reflects an effort to integrate the Roma into Swedish society from a human rights perspective. This study compares the situation in law, as stated in the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, the Law on National Minorities and National ...
Press freedom and media's role in conflict and peace-building : case of the post-2007 election crisis in Kenya
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05-27)
The 2007-2008 election violence in Kenya left more than 1,200 people dead and over half a million internally displaced. There were serious human rights violations, including freedom of movement, freedom of assembly and opinion. A Commission of Inquiry set to investigate the violence has attributed the conflict to unresolved historical grievances. But, the government and international agencies blame ...
Homophobia and hate speech in Serbian public discourse : how nationalist myths and stereotypes influence prejudices against the LGBT minority
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05-29)
Human rights abuses targeted towards LGBT persons constitute a global pattern of serious concern. Despite the fact that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited by various international, regional and national legal provisions, prejudices and stereotypes related to LGBT people significantly impede the implementation of non-discrimination laws. This study ...
Dynamics of law, organisation and morality in contemporary warfare : the right to life in the case of the Israeli military International Law Department
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-05)
This thesis places at the centre of its attention the members of the International Law Department (ILD) of the Israeli military. Its point of departure is the 2008/2009 Israeli offensive in the Gaza strip, a military operation which caused extensive loss of lives. During this offensive, the Israeli military made unprecedented use of the ILD.
This dissertation sets out to examine the dynamic processes ...