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Recent Submissions
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,
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.
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
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
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.