Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Discrimination"
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Architecture of exclusion: the struggle for land and legitimacy of Palestinians under Israeli law
(2016-10)This research focuses on land law and provides an overview of the right to land under international law, followed by a background of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Subsequently, exploring the underpinning of the land ... -
Developing a new framework for human rights in older age: Exploration, interpretation and application
(NUI Galway, 2020-04-05)While there is growing attention on the rights of older persons and the feasibility of a new treaty, the conceptual basis for a new United Nations (UN) convention has not yet been clearly articulated. This thesis addresses ... -
De la promotion et protection des droits humains dans le contexte du VIH/SIDA: facteur limitant l'extension de l'épidémie? (The Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of HIV/AIDS: a Factor limiting the Growth of the Epidemic?)
(2011-10-21)The HIV/AIDS pandemic has reached historical heights. The number of infected people has been rising constantly and the HIV crisis has been spreading to more and more countries. Testimony to this is the higher number of ... -
Sheltered work and intellectual disability equality: Can the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities tackle this form of segregation?
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-13)This thesis is a theoretical study that addresses the enduring segregation of people with intellectual disabilities in sheltered work environments. Having identified that many people with intellectual disabilities remain ... -
What's Fair? Realising the right to Independent Living for people with intellectual disabilities: what Ireland needs to do.
(2013-10-17)Ireland has a long and shameful history of providing for the support and housing needs of people with intellectual disabilities in large institutions. This is not unique to Ireland, nor to people with intellectual ...