Family Law and the Kuwaiti Parliamentary Elections
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2011
The Family Law and the Kuwaiti Parliamentary Elections Survey captures a historic moment as Kuwait women first exercised their political and democratic rights for the first time. It examines the findings of a nationwide survey conducted among 1,376 eligible Kuwaiti male and female voters from all 25 electoral districts during the campaigns leading up to the 2006 parliamentary elections. The report also examines a number of variables that reflect the demographic makeup of Kuwaiti society and their effect on voting decisions.
Moroccan Family Code
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
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.
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/
Module 4: Social Media Engagement Module
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides an outline for a four-week online training session that aimed to introduce social media, creation of a social media strategy and constructive online dialogue. It includes learning components and a weekly breakdown of discussion points, activities and assignments. It is one of four modules in the series.
Module 1: Basic Facilitation Training
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides an outline for a five-week online training session that aimed to enable fellows to learn active listening and how to ask good questions, and to help them recognize their own biases and uncover other people’s biases. It includes learning components and a weekly breakdown of discussion points, activities and assignments. It is one of four modules in the series.
Module 2: Basic Media Training
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides an outline for a four-week online training session that aimed to enable fellows to learn how to choose characters, conduct and film interviews and select soundbites, with dual goals of respecting the interviewees and exposing viewers to alternative perspectives. It includes learning components and a weekly breakdown of discussion points, activities and assignments. It is one of four modules in the series.
Module 3: Outreach Training
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides an outline for a three-week online training session that aimed to enable fellows to learn how to build a constituency, outreach to people outside of their circles and build a long-term engagement plan. It includes learning components and a weekly breakdown of discussion points, activities and assignments. It is one of four modules in the series.
Hope for Hurting Families: A Guide to Co-Located Services in the Middle East
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This manual focuses on establishment of Family Justice Centers (FJC), or Family Safety Centers, which provide services in one location for victims of family violence and their children. The manual includes lessons learned in Jordan and provides a road map for future Centers in the Middle East. Tips are provided for coalition building, strategic planning, getting buy-in, volunteers and more.
Help on Submitting Applications
Language(s):
Published: 2011
This website from the University of Delaware's MEPI Student Leaders Program provides guidance on submitting applications, such as a sample timetable, sample budget and a step-by-step video guide.
Alumni Follow-On Grants Workbook
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This workbook is from the Student Leaders Program website, which provides help on submitting applications. It gives 10 steps for developing and practicing writing a proposal.
Basic Principles of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation details the long-term effects of breast cancer and the range of experiences involved in the recovery process.
Alternative Medicine
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation presents complementary approaches to surgery and chemotherapy in order to reduce stress and fatigue, such as meditation, music and aromatherapy.
Principles of Survivorship
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation gives an overview of the breast cancer education series. It concludes with post-cancer issues, notably the risks of recurrence and the side effects of treatment on women’s general health
Malignant Breast Wounds
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation explains the risk of breast cancer spreading and associated wounds.
Radiation Therapy
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation explains the chemotherapy process, including when the treatment is appropriate and side effects.
Risk Factors ICF
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This introductory presentation gives an overview of breast cancer risk factors, such as family history and exposure to carcinogens.
Prevention and Detection
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation gives an overview of how to detect, prevent or delay the onset of breast cancer. Details of mammograms and how to perform a self-exam are included.
Pathophysiology and Staging
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation details the different types and stages of breast cancer.
Systemic Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation details treatment options for breast cancer patients.
The Principles of Breast Cancer Surgery
Language(s): Arabic, French
Published: 2010
This presentation explains surgery options for treating breast cancer, including mastectomies, breast reconstruction and post-surgery recovery.
Program Guide for Civic Education
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This teacher's guide to the Higher Education for Development Moroccan civic education course provides educators with insights into effective ways of teaching the course and engaging students.
Secondary School Civic Education- Student Manual
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This course, aimed at middle school to early high school students, explores aspects of Moroccan identity and citizenship. Through a series of units focusing on identity, national symbols, values, constitutional rights and active citizenship, students participate in activities to promote civic awareness and responsibility.