scholarly journals Solving world problems: the Indian women’s movement, global governance, and ‘the crisis of empire’, 1933–46

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Rosalind Parr
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Work ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
Distinct Form ◽  
Liberal Internationalism ◽  
The Social ◽  
Transnational Civil Society ◽  
Civil Society Networks

Abstract This article examines global processes of decolonization through an analysis of Indian women’s interactions with world governance during the interwar ‘crisis of empire’. This distinct form of activism asserted anti-colonial claims through engagements with transnational civil society networks and the social work of the League of Nations and the International Labour Office. In doing so, it undermined imperial legitimacy, shifted the terms of liberal internationalism, and prepared the ground for later developments at the United Nations.

Global Governance vs. Regional Governance in Social Policy

2017 ◽  
pp. 40-59
Author(s):  
Adviye Damla Ünlü
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
Regional Governance ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Policy Governance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Process Context ◽  
Bretton Woods Institutions

Globalization, the much-debated phenomenon of the last decade, has affected the governance of policies. Social policy governance is one of the most affected notions of the globalization process. Context of debates on social policy governance has been transformed from state-centric analysis to the multi-centric analysis. The future of the social policy is highly linked to both global governance and regional governance. In this regard, the aim of this chapter is to draw attention to the multi-centric nature of the social policy governance and to form a framework for the effects of intergovernmental institutions on social policy governance and to discuss their weaknesses and strengths particularly regarding the United Nations, Bretton Woods institutions and the European Union.

The Wages of Sin

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-246
Author(s):  
Kathleen Wellman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
United Nations ◽  
The United States ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Modern Culture ◽  
The Social ◽  
The New Deal ◽  
Unique Ability

For these Christian histories, humanity endured punishment for its sins in the first half of the twentieth century. Bad ideas, rooted in a failure to adhere to biblical Christianity, bore horrifying fruit. These textbooks condemn liberalism as the root of evil forms of government—socialism, fascism, and totalitarianism—with little distinction among them. They use this period to define fundamental dichotomies—evil socialists versus godly capitalists, deplorable liberals versus admirable conservatives. Efforts to negotiate peace or maintain it—the Peace of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the United Nations—were reprehensible, reflecting a misplaced desire to remediate the human condition. The United States even made such efforts in the New Deal, which these curricula repudiate. Humanism penetrated modern culture through education, particularly in the social sciences. Evangelicals’ understanding of biblical prophecies gave them a unique ability to weigh and condemn the evils of the modern world.

‘Toys for Reconciliation’: A Grassroots Peacebuilding Initiative in Bucaramanga, Colombia

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-78
Author(s):  
Priscyll Anctil Avoine ◽  
José Fabián Bolívar Durán
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Decolonial Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
The United Nations

In a grassroots effort to counter the institutional and state-centred narratives on disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR) processes conceptualised by the Integrated DDR Standards of the United Nations, the NGO Corporación Descontamina has organised local projects around what it has identified as significant problems in previous work carried out in a Bucaramanga men's jail where ex-paramilitaries and ex-guerrilleros live together. In fact, two main problems have been observed: the socioeconomic and emotional situation of the ex-combatants, preventing their reintegration, and the social stigmatisation surrounding their return to civil society. As such, drawing upon decolonial theory, the objective of this article is to present the peacebuilding project ‘Toys for Reconciliation’ that was developed by Corporación Descontamina with the aim of advancing reconciliation in the context of the Colombian armed conflict.

18. Governance and Organizations in Global Politics

Politics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Ferdinand ◽  
Robert Garner ◽  
Stephanie Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Social Movements ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
United Nations ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Global Order ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

This chapter examines the ways in which governance and organizations influence global politics. It first provides an overview of what an international organization is, focusing on intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, before discussing the rise of organizations in the global sphere from the nineteenth century onwards. It then takes a look at the major intergovernmental institutions that emerged in the twentieth century and which have played a major role in shaping global order, including the League of Nations and its successor, the United Nations (UN). The chapter concludes with an analysis of ideas about social movements and civil society, along with their relationship to contemporary governance and organizations.

Do members make a difference? A study of Transnational Civil Society Organizations

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Kotzian ◽  
Jens Steffek
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
Political Behavior ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
International Level ◽  
Transnational Actors ◽  
Transnational Civil Society

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play an active role in European and global governance, and many commentators see them as a link that connects the international level with citizens. But not all CSOs active at the international level do have a substantial number of members. The question we investigate in this article is to what extent membership distinguishes these CSOs from other transnational actors. To what extent do member and non-member CSOs differ in their roles and activities? Is it plausible to argue, as it quite often happens, that CSOs with members are more legitimate than others? On the basis of a survey of 60 exemplary CSOs we find that membership CSOs neither differ substantially from non-member CSOs in their political behavior, nor do they differ in important aspects of legitimacy, such as transparency or efforts to include beneficiaries.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDRAISING AS A TECHNOLOGY OF SOCIAL WORK IN UKRAINE

2019 ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Yuliya Shatylo ◽  
Olexandra Gromova
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
The State ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Professional Organization ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
The Social ◽  
Business Entities

In the article the authors cover a theoretical analysis of scientific literature on the problems of using fundraising as a technology of social work in modern Ukraine. Non-profit organizations act as social intermediaries-implementers of social ideas and programs. They operate between the state, commercial firms and citizens. It is important to develop a comprehensive economy and the state, both for business and society. Fundraising area is a new field of activity for our country. For attraction of resources of sponsors and donors, there are first-rate specialists who are able to replenish the budget of public organizations. The introduction and use of fundraising technology will expand the financial capabilities of social institutions and, consequently, increase the efficiency of their functioning. The dynamics of fundraising development in Ukraine is fast and efficient. An important factor in accelerating this process is the highly skilled training of specialists in this field of activity, which will have the appropriate knowledge, skills, skills and competencies. Fundraising is an almost new area of activity for our country. It has been developed in the US and Europe, where a diverse system of benefits and incentives has been developed for depositors in the social sphere, business entities, foundations or individuals. Free Western Market Traditions Encourage Philanthropy. The social sphere in Ukraine, like no other, needs organized financing from extrabudgetary funds. For a clearer and more professional organization of recruiting sponsors and donors, there are first-rate professionals who can replenish the budget of NGOs. In a market economy, civil society and social initiatives, philanthropy has become a major boon in the form of patronage, sponsorship and support through the provision of grants, donations, material, information resources and more. The proliferation of charity and its form of organized activity has led to the emergence of fundraising, as a science of planning and streamlining actions that will help organized actions for patrons and beneficiaries. Today, fundraising is not sufficiently developed in our country, but in spite of this it has certain prospects. Due to the growing role of civil society organizations, which are able to help the state in solving social problems, it contributes to the development of fundraising in Ukraine. Today the dynamics of fundraising development in Ukraine is noticeably fast and effective. An important factor in the acceleration of this process is the highly qualified training of specialists in this field of activity, who will have the appropriate knowledge, skills.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Work in Reducing the Phenomenon of Fanaticism

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-92
Author(s):  
Hasan Fadhil Jawad
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Civil State ◽  
Religious Intolerance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Cultures ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
Optimal Approach

The present study is concerned with the concept of ethics academically. It aims to investigate the major problems that contemporary Iraqi society suffers from; on top of which is the problem of sectarian and religious intolerance. Such a problem has a major role in the emergence of extremism and terrorism. It further destabilizes the security and stability of the country, exposing, as a result, the lives of citizens to the danger of genocide, disintegrating the social structure, stopping the wheel of development, rampant corruption, and deteriorating the political, social, moral and economic situation. Here comes the role of social work as governmental institutions and civil society organizations in curbing this reprehensible phenomenon in the hope of overcoming it. Such a role is in conformity with and implements the developmental, curative, preventive, and ethical objectives of social work, especially in the areas of: awareness, social construction unification, social peace, and of spreading the ethics of tolerance and social justice. It further helps to build the civil state, spreads the spirit of citizenship, and the respect for laws. Moreover, it encourages transforming the principles and human rights charters into a practical and lived reality. The research also summarizes the researcher’s philosophy of (humanity), stating that: it is a single ethic for multiple cultures. It can be a base for actions and relationships within the framework of the optimal approach for the civil state, social work institutions, civil society organizations, local and international bodies and for departments working in the same direction. Such a philoshophy  leads to overcome the strenuous obstacles left by sectarian and religious fanaticism in contemporary Iraqi society.

Countering the divisions

2006 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 354-355
Author(s):  
Donald J. Dietrich
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
Medieval Period ◽  
Holy See ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of ◽  
Social Teachings ◽  
The Middle Ages

Araujo and Lucal have written a lucid and scholarly history of papal diplomacy from the medieval period to the end of the League of Nations as the first volume in their projected two-part study. Both Jesuits have served on the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations and so have developed the ability to read the documents with a critical eye as they parse the meaning of what is sometimes fairly vague diplomatic language that, in reality, is framing an agenda. In the nine chapters of this book, the reader will be immersed into the ongoing attempts of the Holy See to fulfill the church's commitment to maximize the dignity of each person through the diplomacy that it has conducted since the Middle Ages. In the course of their analysis, the authors probe how the diplomats of the Holy See have developed the appropriate conditions that have made possible meaningful negotiations, how they have tried to insert the social teachings of the Catholic Church into each diplomatic agenda, and how they have tried to safeguard the exercise of each person's religious conscience.

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