Tag: women’s rights
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Gender and fragile citizenship in Uganda : the case of Acholi women
Abstract: The intersection between gender, conflict (due to the Lord’s Resistance Army) and citizenship is examined, using the case of the Acholi region in Uganda. Using gender and citizenship as point of reference in discussions would be a start to help women participate equally in a post-conflict society. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke Source(s): , Gender &…
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Local government for gender equality
Abstract: This issue of Capacity.org looks at the capacities that local governments need to address gender inequalities effectively. It look specifically at the issue of decentralization, which increases the power of local governments and, by extension, their capacity to boost gender equality. Author(s): Greijn, Heinz Source(s): , Capacity.org : a gateway for capacity development; issue…
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Decentralization, women’s rights and development
Abstract: Rights-based approaches and decentralization are examined to interrogate the contemporary appeal and to discern if and how they benefit women. The conclusion reached is that advancing women’s rights cannot be left to the local level. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , 26 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 International development research centre (IDRC)], [Ottawa (English ISBN/ISSN:…