CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2013
| Author | Al-Awqati, Dalia Raad |
|---|---|
| Title | The Future of Civil Society in Human Rights Protection in the 21st Century Levant |
| Summary | The Levant is currently experiencing a shift in the social and political dynamics that have been central to its existence for the past few decades. This shift has come as a result of broader regional movement that demands institutional reform and political freedoms. These demands are also fueled by a combination of corruption, increased poverty, and a desire for better living conditions. Recognizing the core human rights issues rising to the surface, this paper provides a comparative analysis of the different legal frameworks and political environments that govern civil society sectors in the Levant and its effect on the role of civil society in human rights protection in Jordan, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian Territories. This thesis focuses on the effect of laws and administrative decisions on both civil society organizations and media organizations, considering both important parts of the civil society sector while drawing an important distinction between the two. It analyzes the deficiencies in the different systems and relies on international best practices to make recommendations for improvement to be implemented by the public and civil society sectors of the concerned jurisdictions. This is done through evaluating the limited existing information provided mostly by international non-governmental organizations and policy centers working in the Middle East and North Africa. The paper seeks to better define the role of civil society in human rights protection in the Levant and provide tangible growth points based on the currently existing reality. |
| Supervisor | Petrova, Dimitrina |
| Department | Legal Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2013/al-awqati_dalia.pdf |
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