Kotnala S, Ghosh R.
GLOBAL SOUTH AND FEMINIST LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. ‘colonial(ist)’ and ‘white feminist’ bias in international development. Working Paper.
AbstractWe continue to see the colonial(ist) approach in international development and the ‘white feminist’ interventions in the field-from conception to implementation of projects. We are learning a lot from established development theories, now it is time to broaden our horizons, go beyond definitions within western feminist
paradigms used in international development, to enhance and encourage alternative voices and leadership.
colonialist_and_white_feminist_bias_in_international_development_leadership.pdf Karplus M.
UN Handbook vs. Istanbul Convention - Summary. Harvard University Carr Center for Human Rights, Kennedy School of Government; Working Paper.
AbstractSummarizes the similarities and differences between the UN Handbook and the Istanbul Convention.
un_handbook_on_legislation_v_ist_07.25.15a.xlsx Sieder R, Sierra MT.
Indigenous Women’s Access to Justice in Latin America. Bergen: CMI - Chr. Michelsen Institute; Working Paper pp. 45.
Publisher's VersionAbstracthttp://www.cmi.no/publications/publication/?3880=indigenous-womens-acces...
This paper gives an overview of the challenges which indigenous women in Latin America face in accessing both formal state justice and indigenous legal systems, including a focus on normative frameworks, legal awareness, access to appropriate justice forums and the achievement of satisfactory remedies. In addition, it highlights promising examples of how different actors within civil society and governments are taking steps to improve indigenous women’s access to justice in different contexts. Recognizing that each of these are likely to be very context specific, it draws out the key lessons and challenges from these approaches, making recommendations on how this work can best be supported.
Karplus M.
UN Handbook on Legislation v. Istanbul - Cover. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractBriefly details differences between the UN Handbook on Legislation and the Istanbul Convention.
un_handbook_v_istanbul_cover.pdf Karplus M.
CEDAW Reservations: Family. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractA list of all countries with reservations on CEDAW pertaining to the family.
cedaw_reservations-_family.pdf CEDAW - OP Article 8 chart - Optional Protocol "Article 8 Inquiry". Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThis chart visualizes the inquiry process for article 8 of CEDAW.
cedaw-op_article_8_chart.pdf Early Marriages in Middle East and North Africa. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
Abstract"Child marriage remains a widely ignored violation of the health and development rights of girls and young women” (IPPF, 2006). Many reasons are given by parents and guardians to justify child marriage. Economic reasons often underpin these decisions which are directly linked to poverty and the lack of economic opportunities for girls in rural areas. Girls are either seen as an economic burden or valued as capital for their exchange value in terms of goods, money or livestock. A combination of cultural, traditional, and religious arguments are examples utilized to justify child marriage. The fear and stigma attached to premarital sex and bearing children outside marriage, and the associated family “honor,” are often seen as valid reasons for the actions that families take. Finally, many parents tend to curtail the education of their girls and marry them off, due to fear of the high level of sexual violence and abuse encountered en route to, and even at, school.
earlymarriagemiddleeastnafrica.pdf The Implementation of the Convention de Belem do Para in Colombia and Peru - University of Chicago, International Human Rights Clinic, May 22. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThe presentation analyzes case studies from Peru and Colombia in order to determine the effectiveness of Belem do Para on a state level.
marco_traversa_presentation_violence_against_women_1.pdf Lessons learned from Grassroots Organizations in Kenya and Zimbabwe . Initiative on VAW, Carr Center for Human Rights; Working Paper.
AbstractThis presentation analyzes case studies from Kenya and Zimbabwe to determine the effectiveness of the Maputo Protocol on a state level.
ppt_presentation_vaw_briefing_-_tanya_sukhija_28229.pptx VAW in Australia - The Frontline Narrative of a Multicultural Officer. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThe Multicultural Community Liaison Officer (MCLO) Program is designed to combat domestic violence in the Australia. This presentation briefly discusses the challenges and achievements of MCLO.
vaw_in_australia-_sunita_kotnala.pptx VAW in China: Framework and Barriers to Implementation. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThis presentation discusses barriers to implementing VAW legislation in China.
vaw_in_china.ppt VAW Research Briefing - Yale Law School. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThe presentation uses case studies from Bulgaria and the Philippines to analyze the effectiveness of CEDAW on a state-level.
lowenstien.vaw_.briefing_-_katherine_culver_jessica_so_tiffany_tam.pptx Sri V.
The Istanbul Convention's Compliance with the UN Handbook for Legislation on Violence Against Women. Carr Center for Human Rights, Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Working Paper.
Abstract
The Istanbul Convention complies very closely with the UN Handbook for Legislation on Violence Against Women (VAW).* Nonetheless, the Convention diverges from the Handbook in a number of important ways. This document summarizes these divergences.
the_istanbul_conventions_compliance_with_the_un_handbook_for_legislation_on_violence_against_women_.pdf Eslick N.
CEDAW Article Brief Descriptions. Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThis document provides short summaries of the articles of CEDAW.
cedaw_article_brief_descriptions_.pdf Substantive Rights Protected by International Human Rights Instruments (ICCPR, ACHR, ECHR, ACHPR*). Initiative on VAW, Carr Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Working Paper.
AbstractThis working paper explores specific articles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR), European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR), and African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). The following chart examines which articles in these international instruments protect different human rights.
rights_protected_by_international_legal_instruments.pdf