Bahraini Family Code "First Part"
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 2011
Arab Charter on Human Rights, League of Arab States
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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.
The Convention on the Non-Applicability of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity, UN
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Arabe
Publié: 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.
Recherche sur le Maroc| Participation Civique et Politique - Sujet en Bref
Langue(s): Anglais, Français
Publié: 2010
Ce report présente une analyse démographique des constatations de l’enquête SWMENA sur la participation politique et civique au Maroc. Il inclue le taux d’engagement auprès d’organisations et le niveau d’activité en ce qui concerne les problèmes politiques et sociaux, le comportement de vote, et les opinions des femmes par rapport aux priorités politiques. L’enquête a été effectuée en Décembre 2009 et Janvier 2010.
Focus on Yemen | Health Care Access Topic Brief
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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.
Recherche sur le Maroc | Travail Rémunéré et Contrôle des Revenus et des Actifs - Sujet en Bref
Langue(s): Anglais, Français
Publié: 2010
Ce report présente une analyse démographique des constatations de l’enquête SWMENA sur le travail rémunéré et l’emploi au Maroc. Il se concentre sur la participation des femmes dans l’économie formelle et le contrôle des rémunérations qu’elles reçoivent et de leurs autres biens. L’enquête a été effectuée en Décembre 2009 et Janvier 2010.
Recherche sur le Maroc | Accès aux Soins de Santé Sujet en Bref
Langue(s): Anglais, Français
Publié: 2010
Ce report présente une analyse démographique des constatations de l’enquête SWMENA sur l’accès aux soins formels au Maroc. Il se concentre sur les femmes et les problèmes liés à l’abordabilité, la qualité des soins, la fréquence d’accès et la proximité aux services médicaux. L’enquête a été effectuée en Décembre 2009 et Janvier 2010.
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 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.
Recherche sur le Maroc| Opinions sur le Code de la Famille et les Quotas Féminins - Sujet en Bref
Langue(s): Anglais, Français
Publié: 2010
Ce report présente une analyse démographique des constatations de l’enquête SWMENA sur le soutien populaire pour les réformes légales visées à améliorer la participation des femmes marocaines dans la vie politique et sociale. L’enquête a été effectuée en Décembre 2009 et Janvier 2010.