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The cultural transformations and political participation of youth in Palestine
(2020) Abualroos, Karim; Kiridis, Noura
The study tackled the problem of political participation among Palestinian youth after 2006, from the perspective of analyzing and reviewing the cultural transformations that the palestinan youth passed through, and conducting the study to examine the hypothesis that the change in the values and elements of national political culture among Palestinian youth after the political division, by measuring engagement Culture with politics in the Palestinian case. The study followed in the study the stages of cultural change, its features, and the reasons for the emergence of intellectual trends among Palestinian youth that interfere with political participation. The study concluded that after the political division 2006, Palestinian youth underwent radical cultural transformations that affected the patterns of political and societal participation, represented in providing new spaces and platforms for indirect political participation, and that cultural transformations mainly affected the political culture of youth, through the tools of political practice and political awareness for generations post-political divide. The study found the cultural demonstrations, youth organizations and youth movements represented new places for youth political participation, and played a role in explaining the relationship between culture and politics in new youth discourse in Palestinian .society after the political division,
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Women with Disabilities' Inclusion in Disability and Women Protection Policies: Case Study of Jordan
(2020) Maaninou, Nouha; Eyadat, Zaid
This thesis focuses on the inclusion versus exclusion of women with disabilities in disability policies from one side and the GBV protection policies from the other, while shedding light on what‘s being done in Jordan. The country has recently created several new policies, structures and legislations in order to establish equality between its citizens, such as protecting women‘s rights or promoting the rights of persons with disability. In this thesis, the rights of women with disabilities are studied under two lenses, gender and disability, arguing that this category of vulnerable people are suffering from a double discrimination placing them in a dark spot when it comes to laws and policies that concern their rights as women and as persons with disabilities. The thesis makes three central points regarding the situation of women with disabilities. First, explaining their fragile status in society and the stigma they are continuously subjected to, and presenting how the advances in terms of women‟s and people with disabilities‟ rights have not effectively succeeded in tackling their specific needs and struggles, taking the example of the country of Jordan. The second section gives elements to analyse the policy making and implementation through the example of disability policies; While the third and last section is addressing the relevance of Jordan‟s state policies and structures in providing them the appropriate support through a multi-stakeholders‟ qualitative study mainly probing how governmental agencies and disabled people organisations work and collaborate to tackle the subject on the ground.
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Peace of Mind and Peace –Exploring Psychosocial Peacebuilding for the Issue of the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared in Lebanon
(2020) Bhatti, Sarah; Al Mufti, Karim
The unresolved fate of several thousand people who went missing during the conflict is at the heart of the legacy of the Lebanese civil war. Due to shortcomings in the peace process and top-down approaches, there has not been room for meaningful reconciliation and strategies to deal with the violent past of the country. Individual sufferings, which result from past violations, such as enforced disappearance, continue to affect the lives of those affected, their families and wider societal relations. Within this context, it is this study’s aim to explore the connection between healing and reconciliation as a core concept of Psychosocial Peacebuilding. In the absence of state-led initiatives, civil society organisations mobilised in order to address the fate of the missing and their relatives. Their efforts were explored and analysed through a case study angle, which incorporated primary and secondary data. The secondary data was identified and retrieved through a mapping of stakeholders and the application of sampling criteria. Primary data was collected through a limited amount of semi-structured qualitative interviews with stakeholders. The combined data then informed an analysis, which concluded that there is a close connection between reconciliation and healing, thus, both must be addressed simultaneously. The activities of the civil society, which promote the needs and demands of the families of the disappeared, contribute to Psychosocial Peacebuilding. The results of the case study indicate that the efforts of civil society to integrate peacebuilding, mental health and psychosocial support mechanisms with foster the prospect of sustainable peace in Lebanon
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Rights and Realities: The Legal Protection of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors - A focus on Tunisian Minors Arriving in Italy
(2023) Khiamy, Yara; Mzoughi, Chaker
A child is a child before being a migrant, a refugee, or an asylum seeker. He must be treated like one in the case of child migration. Unfortunately, this is not true for some children, especially Tunisian children. The migration of unaccompanied Tunisian minors to Italy has significantly increased in recent years. Many factors, such as high unemployment, economic and political crises contribute to this phenomenon. When Tunisian minors arrive in Italy all alone, they face some challenges, such as difficulties in legalizing their stay, language and cultural barriers, and limited access to education and healthcare. Therefore, the existing international, European, and national protection frameworks in place for unaccompanied Tunisian migrant minors are often not effectively enforced, resulting in adverse implications for these vulnerable children. This socio-legal research explores the existing international, European, and national protection frameworks for unaccompanied Tunisian minors who migrate irregularly to Italy and to what extent these frameworks are effectively implemented, considering that their inadequate application can negatively affect these minors. This research presents a comprehensive examination of the protection frameworks for unaccompanied migrant minors, drawing on various sources. Based on extensive research incorporating analysis of academic journals, insightful essays, and books, in addition to qualitative methods, specifically interviews with legal experts, the findings point towards notable shortcomings in the implementation of the existing protection frameworks for unaccompanied Tunisian migrant minors. By examining the challenges and highlighting the specific instances where the frameworks fall short, the thesis will explain the underlying factors responsible for the insufficiency of protection. In addition, it will showcase the need for improved application and conclude with recommendations on how to improve the application and enforcement of these frameworks, ensuring their proper implementation and safeguarding the rights of Tunisian unaccompanied migrant minors
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Shifts Determinations of Illegal Emigration of Tunisians
(2023) Abdelmagied, Reem; Gueldich, Hajer
This study addresses a pressing issue: the burgeoning rates of illegal emigration from Tunisia starting from 2020 till now, contrasting with previous years and marked by shifts in patterns. This evolution has ignited a national debate, with perspectives attributing these transformations to social media's impact on migration decisions, exposure to violence and marginalization, and political and economic upheavals within Tunisia. This study thus endeavors to uncover the major factors driving these shifts and escalating rates of illegal emigration. The study's key findings, derived from statistical and thematic analyses, unveil a number of factors contributing to Tunisia's surging illegal emigration rates. Regression analyses highlight the impact of inflation, political stability, absence of violence, and government ineffectiveness. Thematic analysis uncovers additional factors such as: COVID-19's influence, political and economic deterioration, mistrust in the government, human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks, social dynamics, marginalization, visa restrictions, economic opportunities, social media, and employment prospects. Moreover, the demographic landscape of irregular migrants in Tunisia has shifted significantly, encompassing diverse groups including highly educated individuals, women, minors, and families. The study delves into comprehensive explanations for this transformation. Notably, Tunisian women's decision to engage in irregular emigration is driven by a blend of economic and social factors, including evolving gender roles, societal perceptions, and migration ideals. Unaccompanied minors, in turn, are swayed by environmental, consciousness-related, and familial influences, along with the impact of social norms and peer pressure. Similarly, family motivations stem from economic disparities, disillusionment, broken promises, and societal reactions, bolstered by collective factors such as familiarity with immigration policies and regional dynamics. Likewise, the study dissects the motivations of well-educated individuals opting for illegal emigration, attributing their choices to restricted job opportunities, stringent European migration policies, and Tunisia's socioeconomic disparities. Additionally, the study assesses the dual impact of irregular emigrants on Tunisia's economy. Positive aspects include remittances as a vital source of currency and successful emigrants acting as ambassadors. However, challenges emerge, including the loss of skilled labor, demographic shifts, cultural shocks, strains on public services and infrastructure, and localized economic impacts. Critically, the study critiques the Tunisian government's predominantly security-focused approach and advocates for a comprehensive strategy addressing the root causes of illegal emigration. Therefore, the study recommended some recommendations such as: developing and implementing a comprehensive national strategy that addresses the root causes of illegal emigration, focusing on restoring trust in the government to address the state of frustration, enhancing transparency and accountability, Strengthening social safety systems to support vulnerable populations, including families and unaccompanied minors.