ISBN:
0742549917
,
0742549925
Language:
English
Pages:
VIII,367 S.
Additional Material:
Tab., graph.Darst., Lit.Hinw.
Edition:
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Series Statement:
Freedom in the World
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa : Citizenship and Justice
DDC:
305.42/0956
Keywords:
Women's rights -- Africa, North
;
Women's rights -- Middle East
;
Frau
;
Gruppe
;
Rechtsstellung
;
Bürgerrecht
;
Soziales Grundrecht
;
Vereinigungsfreiheit
;
Koalitionsfreiheit
;
Eigentumsgarantie
;
Wirtschaftsfreiheit
;
Grundrecht
;
Kultur
;
Gleichberechtigung
;
Chancengleichheit
;
Gewalt
;
Bildungseinrichtung
;
Zugang
;
Information
;
Arabische Staaten
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Comparative evaluation of women's rights and freedom women have to exercise their rights in Arab Middle East and North Africa. The core of the survey consists of analytical reports for each of the 16 countries and one territory (Palestine) reviewed. Ratings are provided for each of the five key areas that the survey has identified as crucial to women's freedom: I. Nondiscrimination and access to justice; II. Autonomy, security, and freedom of the person; III. Economic rights and equal opportunity; IV. Political rights and civic voice; V. Social and cultural rights. (GIGA-Hns)
Abstract:
Freedom House has launched a new, comprehensive study titled Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa: Citizenship and Justice. The overarching goal of this survey is to facilitate and support national and international efforts to empower women in the Middle East and North Africa. The study presents a comparative evaluation of women's rights in 17 selected countries and territories through a set of numerical scores, analytical narrative reports, and vital statistics
Description / Table of Contents:
Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Survey Contributors; Challenging Inequality: Obstacles and Opportunities Towards Women's Rights in the Middle East and North Africa, Sameena Nazir,; The Impact of Public Attitudes, Brian Katulis; Tables and Graphs; Introduction to Country Reports; Algeria; Bahrain; Egypt; Iraq; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Libya; Morocco; Oman; Palestine (Palestinian Authority and Israeli-Occupied Territories); Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Syria; Tunisia; United Arab Emirates; Yemen; Survey Methodology; Checklist Questions; Ratings and Scoring System
Description / Table of Contents:
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Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Online-Ausg. Online Ressource
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