Best Practices for Inspectors Online 2
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Published: 2012
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
Best Practices for Inspectors 2
Language(s):
Published: 2012
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008., the second session was online in Winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in Spring 2009.
Moroccan Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource reviews the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. The ICCPR commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial.
For more information on ICCPR, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/ccpr.htm
"Democracy and Community Development Program"
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Published: 2011
This manual aims to raise awareness of Yemeni citizens about the definition of a civil state - its principles, components and guarantees. Additionally, it reviews the role of youth and civil society organizations in establishing a modern civil state.
Tunisian Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
Language(s): English
Published: 2003
This resource provides the text, in English, for the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, which entered into force on July 1, 2003. It was used in The Protection Project trainings, organized by the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Focus on Lebanon | Economic and Educational Status Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings comparing men's and women's economic and educational status in Lebanon. It focuses on employment trends and monthly income for economic status, and on goals and fields of study for educational status. The survey was implemented in August 2009.
Focus on Lebanon | Social Attitudes Toward Women Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of data from surveys to gauge social attitudes toward women in Lebanon. It focuses on support for women and daughters in politics, women working outside the home, women involved in decision-making positions and others. The survey was implemented in August 2009.
Human Rights Treaties and Conventions
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Published: 2011
Focus on Morocco | Social Attitudes Toward Women Topic Brief
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of data from surveys to gauge social attitudes toward women in Morocco. It focuses on support for women and daughters in politics, women working outside the home, women involved in decision-making positions and others. The survey was implemented in December 2009 and January 2010.
C189 - Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)
Language(s): English
Published: 2013
This text from the 2011 Domestic Workers Convention focuses on promotion of decent work and rights for domestic workers. It was used in The Protection Project trainings, organized by the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1
Language(s):
Published: 2012
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
Yemeni National Forum for Human Rights (NFHR)
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Published: 2011
This resource describes an inclusive democratization process in Yemen through increasing political awareness and empowerment of youth. The training guide presents a wide range of programs, exercises and workshops focusing on democratic principles. It includes five chapters: concepts of political empowerment and youth; political rights and duties; mechanisms of political empowerment; political empowerment skills; and the future of youth political empowerment.
Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4)
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Published: 2012
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Council of Europe
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource includes the text of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) (formally the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms). The ECHR is an international treaty that aims to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe.
For more information, please visit the Council of Europe at http://conventions.coe.int/treaty/Commun/QueVoulezVous.asp?NT=005&CL=ENG.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Declaration consists of 30 articles, regional human rights instruments, and national constitutions and laws.
For information, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) http://www.ohchr.org/en/udhr/pages/introduction.aspx.
The Beijing Platform for Action, UN
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of “Declaration and Platform for Action," which was addressed at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 in Beijing, China. The Declaration aspired at achieving greater equality and opportunity for women.
For more information, please visit the United Nations (UN) at http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing/platform/plat1.htm.
Supplemental Materials
Language(s):
Published: 2011
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
Tamkeen Development Foundation (TDF)
Language(s):
Published: 2011
This manual aims to raise awareness of Yemeni citizens about the definition of a civil state - its principles, components and guarantees. Additionally, it reviews the role of youth and civil society organizations in establishing a modern civil state.
Inspector Manual
Language(s):
Published: 2012
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource focuses on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966. It commits its parties to work toward granting economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR) to individuals. The ICESCR includes labor rights and the right to health, education and an adequate standard of living.
For more information on The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/law/cescr.htm.
Resource-420
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2012
Bahraini Family Code "First Part"
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
Arab Charter on Human Rights, League of Arab States
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
This resource focuses on the Arab Charter on Human Rights. The Charter was adopted by the Council of the League of Arab States in 1994 and affirms the principles in the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights and the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam.
For more information on the Arab Charter on Human Rights, please visit UNHCR at RefWorld http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/publisher,LAS,,,3ae6b38540,0.html.
Algerian Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
The Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, UN
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the text of the United Nations Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, which was ratified by the United Nations in 1968.
For more information, please visit the University of Minnesota at http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/x4cnaslw.htm.
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, ACHPR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file presents the text of African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Convention, which was adopted by member African States of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union). The charter defines civil, political, economic, social, cultural, people and group rights of African people and includes duties expected from African citizens.
For more information, please visit the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights at http://www.achpr.org/english/_info/history_en.html.
Unified Personal Status Law for the Gulf Cooperation Council
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
The Unified Personal Status Law for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) represents one of the projects that aim at a codification of the provisions of Islamic Judicial Rulings, which endorsed by the ministers of justice in the GCC countries. The law consists of 282 articles, which include provisions relating to the family and personal rights: marriage, divorce, eligibility, jurisdiction, will, and inheritance.
The Charter of the United Nations, UN
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
The Charter of the United Nations is considered the foundational treaty of the United Nations. The Charter consists of a preamble and a series of 111 articles grouped into 19 chapters. As a charter, it is a constituent treaty, and all members are bound by its articles. The Charter states that obligations to the United Nations prevail over all other treaty obligations.
For more information, please visit the UN at http://www.un.org/en/documents/charter/index.shtml
Focus on Yemen | Opinions on Early Marriage and Gender Quotas - Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on opinions about introducing a minimum marriage age for girls in Yemen. It also focuses on attitudes toward gender quotas, knowledge of the concept of gender quotas and support for their introduction in elected bodies. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UN
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file includes the full text of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the United Nations General Assembly. Described as an international bill of rights for women, the CEDAW consists of a preamble and 30 articles, defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets an agenda for national action.
For more information on CEDAW, please visit the UN Women Watch website http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/
The First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, OHCHR
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This file reviews the articles of the First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which is a treaty establishing an individual complaint mechanism for the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
For more information, please visit the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrc/procedure.htm.
Focus on Morocco | Civic and Political Participation Topic Brief
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on civic and political participation in Morocco. It includes engagement in organizations and activities on political and social issues, voting behavior and women's opinions on policy priorities. The survey was implemented in December 2009 and January 2010.
Focus on Yemen | Health Care Access Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on the extent of access to formal healthcare in Yemen. It focuses on women and issues of affordability, quality of care, utilization and proximity to medical services. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
Focus on Morocco | Paid Work and Control of Earnings and Assets Topic Brief
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on paid work and employment in Morocco. It focuses on participation of women in the formal economy and control over their earnings or other assets. The survey was implemented in December 2009 and January 2010.
Focus on Morocco | Health Care Access Topic Brief
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on the extent of access to formal healthcare in Morocco. It focuses on women and issues of affordability, quality of care, utilization and proximity to medical services. The survey was implemented in December 2009 and January 2010.
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Language(s): English
Published: 2013
This resource from the United Nations outlines the state duty to protect human rights, the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and access to remedy. It was used in The Protection Project trainings, organized by the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Focus on Yemen | Paid Work and Control of Earnings and Assets Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on paid work and employment in Yemen. It focuses on participation of women in the formal economy and control over their earnings or other assets. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
Focus on Yemen | Educational Attainment and Career Aspirations Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings comparing men's and women's educational attainment and career aspirations in Yemen. It compares those of different genders, age groups, regions, income levels and marital statuses. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
Focus on Yemen | Project Overview and Respondent Demographics
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents demographic data on the survey respondents in the SWMENA reports on Yemen. It contains overviews of the project and its goals and methodology. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
Focus on Yemen | Social Attitudes Toward Women Topic Brief
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of data from surveys to gauge social attitudes toward women in Yemen. It focuses on support for women and daughters in politics, women working outside the home, women involved in decision-making positions and others. The survey was implemented in June 2010.
Focus on Lebanon | Women's Freedom of Movement, and Freedom from Harassment and Violence
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2010
This report presents survey findings on the extent to which women in Lebanon feel they enjoy freedom of movement. It also examines attitudes toward violence against women with a focus on domestic violence. The survey was implemented in August 2009.
Focus on Morocco | Opinions on the Family Law and Gender Quotas - Topic Brief
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2010
This report presents a demographic breakdown of survey findings on popular support for law reforms aimed at enhancing women's participation in social and political life in Morocco. The survey was implemented in December 2009 and January 2010.