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Item Palestinian feminist writing : between oppression and resistance [Arabic language](Mada al-Carmel, 2007-07) Shalhoub-Kevorkian, NaderaThe book, “Palestinian Feminist Writing: Between Oppression and Resistance” is the first release of the Gender Studies Program at Mada al-Carmel, the Arab Center for Applied Social Research, and addresses how speech and language contributes to the enrichment of the library of Arab women’s writings while incorporating the cultural, political, social, economic and health issues in the Palestinian context. This book aims to promote literature and discourse associated with important issues in the study of gender and gender relations in Palestinian society by examining the history and power relations that exist between the Arab community in Israel and the state. It also aims to comment on the debate raised about development research and gender studies as contributing to the creation of strategies, policies and intervention to build Palestinian awareness of political, social and economic issues pertaining to sexuality. Feminist literary theory and critical theories are also developed so as to deepen the readers understanding about this body of knowledge. The research studies covered in this book look at the voices of women in the Arab-Palestinian community who survived the Nakba, thus becoming a minority in Israel. The writing is conducted by academics at Master’s and Doctoral-level studies, from the perspective of a Palestinian woman. The book includes six articles, the first of whom is researched by Lina Miari and puts forth a social history of the activism and work of Palestinian women in rural areas in the era of British colonialism. The second article by Fatema Qassem presents women’s narratives about the Nakba. Written by Silvia Saadi, the third article looks at the important issue of Palestinian teachers in Israel, and their attempts to maintain a balance between their Arab and Palestinian affiliation, to preserve their identity and heritage, and their Israeli citizenship. In the fourth article, researcher Areej Sabbagh-Khoury addresses the demographic discourse among the Palestinian political elite in Israel, looking at their positions on the right of return, the Association of Jewish Immigration to the State of Israel, and the "Law of Return." Written by Nada Matta, the fifth article looks at how to deal with Israel as feminist researchers when it comes to the Palestinian right of return. As a relatively neglected subject, the article tries to understand how feminists absorb the effects of Israeli nationalism and the demographic character of the state as indicators of the “law of return” on the status of women. The last researcher Nihaya Daoud addresses the theme of "embodiment tuning patriarchy and the political and economic situation in the health of Palestinian women in Israel." This article aims at highlighting the issue of discrimination in health policies through a study of the views of 86 women and stories about health and obstacles to protect their right to health care.Item Localised or localising democracy : gender and the politics of decentralisation in contemporary Uganda(Fountain Publishers, Kampala, UG, 2007) Ahikire, JosephineItem Social impact of the Chad-Cameroon oil pipeline : how industrial development affects gender relations, land tenure, and local culture(Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, NY, US, 2007) Endeley, Joyce B. Mbongo; Sikod, FondoItem Transnational migration of Vietnamese women in Asia : experiences, rights and citizenship; final technical report(University of Western Ontario, 2011-07) Bélanger, Danièle; Tran Giang Linh; Le Bach DuongWomen who work in South Korea and Taiwan had access to NGOs and government services when facing difficulties while women in the Gulf region have nowhere to turn. Transnational marriage migration largely occurs outside the planning and control of the State. In both lines of domestic work, brokers play an important role making these migrations a profit generating industry. The issues require in-depth research. By comparing various receiving countries in East Asia and in the Gulf region and two sending countries (Vietnam and Bangladesh), rich evidence came to light regarding contextual and institutional factors that shape migrant women’s experiences and human rights abuses.Item Gender and work in MENA : research capacity building activities; final technical report(Population Council, Cairo, EG, 2011-11) Roushdy, RaniaIn the MENA region, gender and work is an important topic that has attracted a great deal of attention in both research and policy circles in recent years. However high-quality research on gender and work in the MENA region has been limited, in large part due to the shortage of well-trained researchers inside the region with a background in relevant literature and research methodologies. The Population Council aimed to address this deficit through the Gender and Work in MENA project, an integrated capacity building program for junior researchers from the MENA region that provided them with training, small research grants, mentorship and opportunities for publication and dissemination of their work. Through this combination of activities, the project achieved its objective of building the capacity of young scholars in MENA to conduct methodologically rigorous research on gender and work, as well as to disseminate this work to academic and policy audiences. Eleven research papers and six policy briefs on gender and work in MENA were published as a result of the research project, considerably expanding the body of peer-reviewed literature on gender and work in the region.Item Assessing justice and global migration : Indonesian women domestic migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates(Centre for Women and Gender Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, ID, 2011) University of Indonesia. Centre for Women and Gender StudiesThe research examines how access to justice for unskilled Indonesian female domestic migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is impeded by the legal and judicial systems of both countries, the substantive legal issues governing their situation, and the socio-legal context of the Emirate communities and its impact on the relationship between those involved in the migration sector. Research was carried out in the place of destination (UAE), rather than the home country, focusing on domestic migrant workers, the lack of labour legislation, endangerment and abuse of human rights.Item Women’s rights, citizenship and governance in Sub-Saharan Africa Training Institute : final technical report(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, ZA, 2012-07) Hassim, ShireenWomen are scarce in the research environment: with regard to gender distribution in enrollments in higher education, apart from South African institutions, the rest of the continent is characterized by male dominance. Meanwhile the trend in donor support to Africa, is promotion of gender equality as a goal in major international conventions and commitments, which translates into support for governments who meet targets for equity. Women’s Rights and Citizenship Institute aims to build capacity for feminist researchers in Africa, to train for, conceptualize and plan research projects in the field of women's rights, citizenship and governance - in an African-based programme for African researchers.Item Formalizing the informal and informalizing the formal? : analyzing changes in women's work in the domestic service and the banking sector in Ghana; final technical report(University of Ghana, Legon, GH, 2012) Tsikata, Dzodzi; Ampofo, Akosua Adomako; Darkwah, Akosua; Anyidoho, Nana Akua; Pinkrah, AmaThe study examines women’s work in two sectors- banking and paid domestic work; the formal and informal economy sectors are illustrative of some important developments in the character of women’s work. Three decades of economic liberalization have changed the structure of the labour force and women’s place within it as well as employment relations. The research provided the opportunity for strengthening local networking with the Trade Unions and civil society organizations such as LAWA Ghana who have done pioneering work on domestic labour. The research provided information for dissemination and towards policy making and strengthened research capacity.Item Promoting Decent Work for Women in the Banking and Domestic Sectors in Ghana : a national research dissemination and policy dialogue, 14th December 2011(CEGENSA, University of Ghana, Legon, GH, 2012) University of Ghana. CEGENSAThe report analyzes research regarding women in the labour force, towards policy recommendations and new labour legislation. Employment agencies need to be more closely scrutinized and regulated, both public and private, as well as informal agencies and agents. Based on an understanding of their operations and the clients they serve, such as this research provides, with a particular focus on women’s labour in domestic and banking sectors, Ministries of Employment and Social Welfare and the Labour Commissions can devise new policy and legislation that will empower women under at least minimum standards with regards to terms and conditions of employment.Item Land tenure practices and women's right to land : implications for access to natural resources (anglophone Cameroon); research report(University of Buea, CM, 2011) Fonjong, Lotsmart; Sama-Lang, Irene; Fombe, LawrenceThe study investigates women’s land rights under statutes and customary practices in Cameroon, and the effects on women’s role in the economy. Findings reveal that despite Cameroon’s adherence to universal principles of human rights as inscribed in its constitution, women suffer persistent discrimination when it comes to land rights. The responsibility rests squarely on statutory and customary laws which conflict with one another and are neither explicit nor user friendly. Legal literacy and women’s individual empowerment are critical elements necessary to accompany any land reform that will ensure women’s land rights are a reality and not another empty slogan.Item Descentralización, poder local y derechos de la mujer : tendencias mundiales en participación, representación y acceso a servicios públicos; recomendaciones para los responsables de las políticas públicas emanadas de la conferencia internacional, ciudad de México, 2008(CIID, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2009) CIIDItem Reconociendo las necesidades de la mujer : acceso a servicios públicos en la descentralización sectorial(Derechos de las mujeres y participación ciudadana, CIID, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2008) MacLean, MelissaItem Reconnaître leurs besoins : décentralisation sectorielle et accès des femmes aux services publics(Droits des femmes et participation citoyenne, CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2008) MacLean, MelissaItem Realizing their needs : women’s access to public services in sector decentralization(Women’s Rights and Citizenship, IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2008) MacLean, MelissaItem Voz de la mujer se está dejando oír : representación y participación política en sistemas descentralizados(Derechos de las mujeres y participación ciudadana, CIID, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2010) MacLean, MelissaItem Parole aux femmes : représentation politique et participation dans les systèmes décentralisés(Droits des femmes et participation citoyenne, CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2010) MacLean, MelissaItem Women gaining voice : political representation and participation in decentralized systems(Women’s Rights and Citizenship, IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2010) MacLean, MelissaResearch teams in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America, supported by the Women’s Rights and Citizenship program of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) looked at factors that help or hinder women’s participation in local government. The research showed that it can be as hard at the local level as it is at the national level for women to gain access to decision-making bodies and ensure their needs and opinions are taken into account. More than rules and regulations are required. Raising male awareness about women’s political representation and participation is also crucial.Item Impact of land tenure practices on women's rights to land in anglophone Cameroon and implications on sustainable development : final technical report (technical report no. 5)(University of Buea, CM, 2011) Fonjong, Lotsmart; Sama-Lang, Irene; Fombe, LawrenceThe study investigates the state of women’s land rights under statutes and customary practices in Cameroon and how the conception of these rights affects women’s role in the economy. It concludes that the future of women’s land rights will depend largely on a complete change of the current land management system and instruments, which are outdated and inadaptable to the present socio-economic context. Legal literacy and women’s individual empowerment are critical elements necessary to accompany any land reform that will ensure women’s land rights are a reality and not an empty slogan. This comprehensive report outlines activities, outputs, outcomes, and recommendations.Item Changing shape of the care diamond : the case of child and elderly care in Japan(United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), Geneva, CH, 2010) Abe, AyaThis paper describes the scale of the elderly care problem in Japan, examines the government’s role in providing care and, to a lesser extent, considers the market’s role before and after the introduction of Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI). It also looks at changing patterns in state provision of childcare. The paper expands on the idea of the “care diamond” and applies it to care for the elderly and children in Japan in order to compare the two.Item International labour migration from Vietnam to Asian countries, 2000-2009 : process, experiences and impact; report presented at the International workshop “Labour Migration from Vietnam to Asian Countries: sharing research findings and NGOs’ experiences”(Institute for Social Development Studies, Hanoi, VN, 2010) Bélanger, Danièle; Le Bach Duong; Tran Giang Linh; Khuat Thu Hong; Nguyen Thi Van Anh; Hammoud, BelindaThis report examines the experiences of migrant workers from Vietnam in four major destination countries: Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Research findings contrast sharply with the positive discourse about the benefits of temporary or circular migration. Despite some success stories, many returnees had “failed.” Nearly all experienced some form of deception, abuse or harsh working conditions. Costs paid prior to migration were outrageous relative to migrants’ incomes. Documenting their experiences is crucial for promoting better policies in international labour migration within Asia. The study documents a decade of labour migration from Vietnam to Asia (2000-2009).