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Women's Civic and Political Participation in Morocco after Arab Spring (2011-2024).
(2024) Hamda, Adam; Mesa Garcia; Raad Stephanie
This study investigates the dynamics of women's civic and political participation in Morocco following the Arab Spring, specifically from 2011 to 2024. The primary objective is to explore how legal, institutional amendments have influenced women's roles in civic political participation, addressing the research question of How has the policy framework impacted women's civic and political participation in Morocco post-Arab Spring (2011-2024). The study employs a qualitative methodology, including a systematic review of relevant literature and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, women activists and political leaders. This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of the historical context and current challenges faced by women in Morocco. The findings reveal that while significant progress has been made in terms of constitutional amendments and legislative reforms aimed at enhancing women's political participation, persistent socio-cultural barriers continue to hinder their full engagement. The study identifies critical factors such as economic conditions, social norms, and institutional frameworks that shape women's experiences in the political landscape. In conclusion, despite the advancements post-Arab Spring, there remains a pressing need for continued advocacy and policy reform to address the systemic barriers faced by women. The implications of this research highlight the importance of encouragement an inclusive political environment that empowers women, ultimately contributing to the broader goals of democracy and human rights in Morocco.
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Transformation of Social Structure in Saudi Arabia: From Chieftaincy to Modern State
(2024) Erhan Çakmak
This thesis, Transformation of Social Structure in Saudi Arabia: From Chieftaincy to Modern State examines how evolving social structures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia interact with political authority to shape prospects for democratization versus authoritarian resilience . The central research question asks: To what extent can social change in Saudi Arabia impact the country’s democratic development or reinforce authoritarianism? Guided by structuralist and Diamond Society theoretical frameworks, the study employs a predominantly qualitative approach—content analysis of scholarly literature, legal documents, and archival materials—complemented by quantitative statistics from Saudi government sources. Chapter 1 reviews preconditions for democracy, highlighting the role of a robust middle class, industrialization, and open social mobility. Chapter 2 presents a socio-historical case study: the fragmentation of tribal Najd, the ideological-political fusion of Wahhabism under the Al Saud, the emergence of a rentier state, and successive reform agendas from Ibn Saud through King Abdullah. Chapter 3 analyzes recent transformations under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, documenting the rise of a young, reform-oriented middle class, the weakening of tribal and clerical intermediaries, and the introduction of e-governance and private-sector employment drives . Applying Diamond Society Theory, the work demonstrates that, despite significant socio-economic diversification and expanded social freedoms, political power remains tightly centralized within the monarchy, limiting democratic institutionalization. The thesis concludes that while Vision 2030 has spearheaded notable social and economic change, entrenched authoritarian structures and the monarchy’s monopolization of legitimacy pose formidable barriers to full democratization. Future trajectories will hinge on the evolving balance between the empowered middle class and the royal authority.
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Global Campus of Human Rights. Annual Report 2024
(Global Campus of Human Rights, 2025) Global Campus of Human Rights
Why choose multi-focused learning experiences held or designed in varied contexts, with participants from different national and professional backgrounds? The answer relates to the very idea of knowledge as multifaceted. Understanding can be (1) factual, based on information and data; (2) procedural, “knowing-how” to do something by following steps; (3) performative, derived from practical training; or (4) experiential, acquired through trial and error. This idea of learning can also be presented as the distinction between explicit knowledge –easily documented and therefore easily transferable– and tacit knowledge, derived from skills and intuitions acquired through interaction, and therefore more complex to attain, and therefore more valuable. Indeed, explicit knowledge can be transmitted through documents, data bases and seminars. It can be rapidly streamlined via Artificial Intelligence. On the contrary, tacit knowledge is interwoven in the lore and memories of experts with relevant experience. This kind of knowledge, laden with intuition and appraisal, is organic in nature (not engineered) and thus essential to understanding why the same (human or public policy) intervention is effective in one context and a resounding failure in another context. This annual report provides data and materials on how during the 2023-2024 cycle the Global Campus has produced and exchanged multifaceted knowledge with students, alumni and strategic partners all over the world through its hubs in Europe, the Balkans, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caucasus, Latin America & the Caribbean, the Arab World and Central Asia. As shown in the Report, the Global Campus community continues to connect academic knowledge, education and capacity building as pillars to sustain democracy and human rights in increasingly challenging regional and global contexts for the protection of individual and collective rights, where learning and well-informed decision-making are more important than ever before. On behalf of the governing bodies of the Global Campus of Human Rights –its Assembly of nearly a hundred participating universities and its Council— it is an honour for me to share this Annual Report with our readers. 04 Global
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Global Campus of Human Rights Magazine n 15 (March 2025)
(Global Campus of Human Rights, 2025) Nowak, Manfred; Carling, Joan; Forensic Architecture; Lemos, Anabela
The interviews with some of the 2024 Right Livelihood Laureates covered in the 15th edition of the Global Campus Human Rights Magazine inspire us with hope and confidence to continue fighting for a better world. Spanish students of the European Master in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) have contributed to this Magazine a call for accountability and the rise of community solidarity in reaction to one of the worst natural disasters in Spain, the Valencia DANA flood disaster in late October 2024. The most powerful tool to fight these alarming tendencies in corporate-state global governance is human rights education at all levels of the education system. With its focus on the rights of children and future generations and the empowerment of young change-makers, the Global Campus of Human Rights with its eight Master programmes in all world regions appears to be more important than ever as a beacon of hope. The various activities of the Global Campus, its students and graduates described in this Magazine provide ample evidence of this forward-looking spirit: The Venice Human Rights Film Festival organized by the students of the Global Campus Europe (EMA) with a focus on children’s rights during armed conflict; the contribution of graduates of the Global Campus South East Europe (ERMA) during the Council of Europe’s Conference on Digital Resilience in Montenegro with a focus on combating online hate speech; the training of Asia-Pacific human rights defenders in Timor-Leste as part of our capacity development project in enhancing Timor-Leste’s role as a leader in human rights education; the publication of the Global Campus Human Rights Journal fostering in-depth scholarship and critical discussions on the urgent challenges facing human rights and democratization today; the Global Campus Alumni Mentoring Programme, the Venice Marathon and many other activities.
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Global Campus – Right Livelihood. Partnership Activities 2023 - 2024. Narrative Report
(2025) Global Campus. Children's Rights Department
The 2023-24 reporting period marks the conclusion of the first five-year cycle of the partnership between the Global Campus of Human Rights (GC) and Right Livelihood. This pivotal year saw the wrap-up of numerous impactful projects from the initial cycle, alongside preparations for the next phase of partnership. A new project selection process was established, paving the way for a 2024-29 cycle focused on the thematic priority areas of Artificial Intelligence, Climate Justice, and Deprivation of Liberty, in the light of their impact and relevance to children’s rights. The underlying pillars (guiding principle and transversal priorities) of all our work are Child Participation, Future Generations, Global Inequalities and Institutional Initiatives. Regional hubs played a vital role, proposing innovative initiatives and continuing to integrate children’s rights into academic programmes and outreach efforts. Initiatives like the Global Campus Child Leadership Teams showcased our commitment to amplifying children’s voices. As we reflect on this transformative period, we are energized by the progress made and look forward to building on this foundation in the years ahead.