“We Sleep with One Eye Open”: Exploring the Experiences of Churches in Rivers State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (8) ◽  
pp. 1262-1279 ◽  
Author(s):  
George C Nche ◽  
Chikodi Wachukwu ◽  
Chinyere T Nwaoga ◽  
Ekene M Mokwenye ◽  
Prince Agwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Church Leaders ◽  
The State ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Armed Robbery ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Rivers State

In instances of insecurity in many societies, churches “also” suffer. Yet there is a dearth of literature exploring the experiences of churches in connection with situations of insecurity. This study, therefore, explored the experiences of churches in the face of the high rate of insecurity in Rivers State, Nigeria. Information was elicited from 16 church leaders of different denominations in different communities in Rivers State. Using a descriptive narrative approach, the study found that churches’ experiences in some communities in the state are reflections of helplessness and despair due to the incidences of cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery, etc. Many churches in some of the embattled communities have been deserted or left with a few older people. This has had negative impacts on evangelism and the churches’ economy, with the clergy at the receiving end. The implications of findings for the government and churches are discussed.

ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH INDONESIA ATAS MORATORIUM TENAGA KERJA INDONESIA KE TIMUR TENGAH PADA TAHUN 2015

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Dhiu ◽  
Ardli Johan Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
National Interest ◽  
The State ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
East Region ◽  
The Government ◽  
Middle East Region

ABSTRACTThe Existance of Indonesian Workers in the Middle East, is very beneficial in terms of foreign exchange earnings. Despite the high rate of remittances generated, the Indonesian government must also implement a moratorium on migrant workers sending policies to the Middle East in 2015, which is feared that this could cause a reduction in the amount of remittances, secifically for the Middle East region. Here, the writer will discuss in dept why the government should carry out the moratorium policy of migrant workers to the Middle East in 2015, while the gorvernment  also know that the existance of the overseas migrant workers woud benefit economically. The writer see that, as the main actor, the state is obliged to provide protection for all its citizens whwrever they are.Keywords: Indonesia Workers, Moratorium, National Interest, Protecting Citizens. ABSTRAKKeberadaan Tenaga Kerja Indonesia di Timur Tengah, sangatlah menguntungkan dalam hal pendapatan devisa. Dibalik tingginya angka remitansi yang dihasilkan, namun pemerintah Indonesia juga harus menerapkan kebijakan moratorium pengiriman TKI ke Timur Tengah Tahun 2015, yang mana kebijakan tersebut dikhawatirkan dapat menyebabkan penurunan jumlah remitansi, secara khusus untuk kawasan Timur Tengah. Di sini, penulis akan membahas secara mendalam mengapa pemerintah harus melakukan kebijakan moratorius TKI ke Timur tengah Tahun 2015, sedangkan pemerintah juga tahu bahwa keberadaan TKI luar negeri tentu memberi keuntungan secara ekonomi. Penulis menggunakan sudut pandang realisme, dengan memakai teori kepentingan nasional, sehingga akan dibahas secara  mendalam terkait permasalahan yang ada. Dalam penelitian tersebut, penulis melihat bahwa, sebagai aktor utama, negara wajib memberikan perlindungan bagi seluruh warga negaranya di mana pun berada.Kata Kunci: Tenaga Kerja Indonesia, Moratorium, Kepentingan Nasional, Melindungi Warga Negara.

scholarly journals A RESPONSABILIDADE PENAL EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA: DO DESCUMPRIMENTO DE MEDIDAS EMERGENCIAIS DE COMBATE À TRANSMISSÃO DA COVID-19 E SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIAS JURÍDICO-PENAIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-186
Author(s):  
Airton Roberto Guelfi ◽  
Gisele Tafarelo Guelfi ◽  
Nathalia Horizonte Bacelar
Keyword(s):  
Health Policy ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Criminal Policy ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
The State ◽  
Theoretical Discussion ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government

This article introducea theoretical discussion that starts from the historical-social moment present in the face of the pandemic caused by COVID-19 in face of the uncontrolled increase in contamination worldwide and, consequently, the increasing number of deaths. It became necessary to go beyond the field of health sciences for a legal analysis, tracing a path that is established with governmental measures through administrative acts edited by the Federal and State Executive as means to confrontthe pandemic. With the publication of these administrative acts, there are important criminal consequences that must in fact be observed so that they do not become a dead letter in the legal system. All efforts by the State asthe manager of a health policy must be supported in that State as the manager and executor of a criminal policy. Based on this factor, the study written here seeks to conduct a discussion on the repercussions that affect the field of Criminal Law as a result of non-compliance with the measures imposed by the Government and the consequent liability of the offending agent.

scholarly journals The dynamics of operation in the regional development in Algeria: Field study - Wilaya of Souk-Ahras: ديناميكية التشغيل في التنمية الإقليمية بالجزائر: دراسة ميدانية - ولاية سوق أهراس

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
TAREK BRIK BERROUK
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The State ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Employment Sector ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Development Of Competencies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Employment Programs

This study dealt with an important topic and an important file that attract the attention of many researchers in many fields, such as economics, politeness and sociology, namely the subject of operation and specifically the dynamics of operation in the regional development in Algeria, through which we tried to customize the most important devices and programs of operation approved by the State, and revealed the extent of their contribution in advancing the development in the territory of the Wilaya (province) of Souk-Ahras. The high rate of unemployment, making the state think of alternative programs contributed to the absorption of human resources are working to be a pillar of development, especially if it is organized and invested and exploit the energies of the best exploitation. This study is a subsequent study of a previous study (the role of youth employment programs in the promotion of work and development of competencies) in this field (operating), which is the starting point for subsequent study later (the phenomenon of invasion of the female component of the labor market, professional integration, professional conscience - values ​​and ethics) , The subject has been addressed in all its possible and available aspects, in accordance with a systematic plan that reinforces our field vision to build this study, based on a central question: What is the reality of operationalization in the development of the territory of the Wilaya (province)? The study found a major outcome: * The ineffectiveness and effectiveness of the strategy and programs of employment at the national and local level in advancing development because of adopting the problems of young people and removing them from unemployment temporarily. Based on this, we had to make a set of recommendations that would contribute to providing an appropriate aspect of the workforce, whether qualified or ineligible: In order for the employment sector to participate in the development process, the government must have a genuine and serious desire to create permanent jobs in all sectors without exception. * Encourage employment development by proposing measures that allow the supply of demand to be rounded up in this operating area.

scholarly journals HAK-HAK ANAK HASIL DARI PERKAWINAN SIRI SETELAH TERJADINYA PERCERAIAN (Studi Kasus Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi RI No.46/PUU-VIII/2010)

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irma Garwan
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The State ◽  
The Other ◽  
Community Leader ◽  
Legal Action ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
The Government ◽  
Negative Impacts

Abstrak Perkawinan Siri adalah salah satu bentuk masalah yang tejadi di Negara Indonesia saat ini . Permasalahn ini sangat sulit untuk dipantau oleh pihak yang berwenang, karena mereka yang melaksanakan pernikahan siri ini tidak dilaporkan pernikahan mereka kepada pihak yang berkompeten dalam hal ini yakni Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) bagi umat muslim dan Kantor Catatan Sipil bagi yang Non Muslim. Pernikahan siri biasanya dilakukan dihadapan tokoh masyarakat atau ustad sebagai Penghulu, atau ada juga yang dilakukan secara adat-istiadat saja kemudian tidak dilaporkan kepada pihak yang berwenang untuk dicatatkan sesuai ketentuan undang-undang No.1 tahun 1974 tentang Perkawinan pada pasal 2 ayat (2) yang berbunyi “tiaptiap perkawinan dicatat menurut peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. Adapun masalah pencatatan perkawinan yang tidak dilaksanakan tidaklah menganggu keabsahan suatu perkawinan yang telah dilaksanakan sesuai hukum islam . karena sekedar menyangkut aspek administrative. Hanya saja jika suatu perwainan tidak dicatatkan, maka suamiistri tersebut tidak memiliki bukti otentik bahwa mereka telah melaksanakan suatu perkawinan yang sah. Akibatnya, dilihat dari aspek yuridis, perkawinan tersebut tidak diakui pemerintah, sehingga tidak mempunyai kekuatan hukum. Dampak positif maupun negative juga menyertai praktk perkawinan siri diantaranya untuk dampak positifnya meminimalisasi adanya perzinaan melalui seks bebas. Namun disisi lain juga dampak negatifnya adalah merugikan banyak pihak terutama hak dan kewajiban wanita dan anakanak dari perkawinan siri tersebut. Akibat hukumnya bagi perkawinan yang tidak memiliki Akte Nikah, secara Yuridis suami atau istri serta anak yang dilahirkan tidak dapat melakukan tindakan hukum keperdataan berkaitan dengan rumah tangganya. Anak-anaknya hanya akan diakui oleh Negara sebagai anak diluar kawin yang hanya memiliki hubungan keperdataan dengan ibu dan keluarga ibunya. Kata Kunci: Hak-hak anak dari pernikahan siri, peerceraian Abstract Siri marriage is one form of the problem that occurred in the State of Indonesia today. Cases is very difficult to be monitored by the authorities, because those who perform marriages this series not reported their marriage to the competent authorities in this case the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) to Muslims and the Civil Registry for the non-Muslims. Wedding series is usually done before the community leader or cleric as a prince, or some are performed by customs only then are not reported to the authorities to be listed in accordance with the law No.1 of 1974 on Marriage in Article 2 paragraph (2) which reads "every marriage is recorded in accordance with the legislation in force. As for the issue of marriage registration were not carried out would not interfere with the validity of a marriage that has been conducted in accordance with Islamic law. because simply linked to administrative aspects. Only if a perwainan is not listed, then the couple have no authentic evidence that it has executed a valid marriage. As a result, the views from the juridical aspect, the marriage is not recognized by the government, so it does not have the force of law. Positive and negative impacts also accompany praktk marriage siri them to minimize their positive impact through free sex adultery. On the other hand also the negative impact is detrimental to many parties, especially the rights and obligations of women and children from the marriage siri. As a result of the consequences of the marriage that do not have a Marriage Certificate, in Juridical husband or wife and children who are born unable to perform civil legal action related to the household. Her children will only be recognized by the State as a child beyond the mating just have a civil relationship with her mother and her mother's family. Keywords: Children's rights from siri marriage, divorce

scholarly journals Disobedience of Judges as a Problem of Legal Philosophy and Comparative Constitutionalism: A Polish Case

Res Publica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Pilich
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Difficult Problem ◽  
The State ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Public Sphere

AbstractThe article takes up the difficult problem of the so-called disobedience of judges against the background of the experiences of the Polish departure from constitutional democracy in 2015–2020. The special role and responsibility of a judge in the state imposes restrictions on her freedom of opinion in the public sphere. Openly manifesting opposition to government policy, which in the case of an ordinary citizen is only the implementation of human rights and freedoms, may be described as controversial and contrary to applicable ethical regulations. The main thesis of this paper is the assertion that although judges who act as impartial arbitrators in disputes should generally refrain from ostentatiously opposing the actions of political authorities, they are not deprived of the possibility of protest. Also in the exercise of office, and not outside the sphere of their duties, judges should take into account overriding moral values that should be implemented by the legal order, and not the values or declarations guiding the government policies. The integrity of the judge, which prescribes restraint in statements and actions in the public sphere, as well as the care for the dignity of the office held, should not be confused with absolute subordination to the legislature or the executive, even if the judge is obliged to apply the law. The traditional attitude of the members of the judiciary, consisting in focusing only on the application of the law in individual cases and the lack of any political involvement, is being reviewed in the face of the spread of majoritarianism and the law abuse as normal techniques of exercising public authority. The disobedience of judges—although difficult to defend at first sight—may seem to be the only possible way to draw public attention to the corruption of the state system. The ‘disobediant’ judges can even be assigned the role of ‘whistleblowers’, which should help to ease their legal liability or their future rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Employment and elderly citizens’ readiness for training in the context of digitalization: state, problems, prospects

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Tatiana Kasyanova ◽  
◽  
Lyudmila Voronina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The State ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
National Programs

Introduction. In the structure of the population of Russia, the proportion of older people is increasing, but the duration of the economically active working life of this age category is less than in some European countries. Many elderly Russians having an active life position want and can work. Most of them have a high level of professional education and qualifications, experience, and yet many are not in demand on the labor market, because they do not have enough digital skills. The purpose of this article is to study the situation with employing elderly citizens, identify factors that determine successful mastering information and digital technologies on the bases of the results of retraining and advanced training. Methods. The authors of the article analyze the regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation and the Russian Federation’s constituent entities (national programs and projects), study the content of the government bodies’ websites, including public employment departments, educational organizations, statistical data are used to assess the state of senior citizens’ employment and education, the authors carry out an empirical study with a survey. Scientific novelty of the study. The authors identify factors that affect the elderly citizens’ employment in industries where digital technologies are actively introduced; point out the factors that positively impact successful elderly citizens’ education. It has been proved that in order to obtain a positive learning outcome, not only the legal and organizational conditions created by the state are required, but also the presence of an educational strategy among the elderly people themselves, an element of which is the development of information and digital technologies. The results of the study make it possible to realize the main problems that hinder employment and training, as well as to predict some trends regarding the position of older people in the new realities of the digital economy.

scholarly journals Egyptian-Israeli Relations during the Government of Mohamed Morsi (2012-2013)

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (68) ◽  
pp. 213-224
Author(s):  
Ayrat Halitovich Tuhvatullin ◽  
Vitaly Anatolievich Epshteyn ◽  
Pavel Vladimirovich Pichygin ◽  
Alina Petrovna Sultanova
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
The Political ◽  
The Face ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Muslim Brotherhood ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
State Of Israel

The article highlights the details of the foreign policy of the Arab Republic of Egypt and its impact on the regional security of the state of Israel in between 2012-2013. After the Islamists came to power, they began to dominate expectations that the political force led by Mohamed Morsi would initiate an active anti-Israel policy, however, with active anti-Semitic rhetoric, the "Muslim brotherhood" was able to maintain peaceful relations with Israel. The purpose of this study was to characterize the relationship between M. Morsi's government and the state of Israel during the period 2012 to 2013while revealing the impact of various factors on the preservation of peace in the region, especially in the face of the conflict situation that intensified in neigh boring countries such as Libya and Syria. The main approaches to the study of the problem under consideration were analytical method and content analysis. It is concluded that the article can also contribute to the study of the history of the Middle East within the framework of Arab-Israeli relations against the deterioration of the political situation and the strengthening of religious radicalism in the region.

scholarly journals Securing Singapore/Managing Perceptions: From Shooting the Messenger to Dodging the Question

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Woodier
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
The State ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Political Movements ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government ◽  
Hearts And Minds

The citizens of Singapore have been in thrall to the governing People's Action Party (PAP) and its senior figure Lee Kuan Yew for almost 45 years. Served by a pliant media brought to heel by a combination of legislative and ownership controls, the PAP has been effective in limiting the space for debate while successfully conveying its own internal messaging aimed at securing the state and its own political longevity. It has done this by creating the image of a Singapore as a fortress Chinese-led stability and prosperity, ever under threat from more restive neighbours. But, in the face of the emerging threats to this control posed by new information technology and the exigencies of the global economy, the government has been forced to become increasingly ophisticated at managing perceptions and minimizing controversy. This paper will examine how the government has successfully met these challenges in a public relations triumph, effectively winning the battle for the hearts and minds of its internal audience, as well as shoring up the image of 'Fortress Singapore' and appeasing external allies in the 'war against terror', thus keeping Singapore critics in check and neutralizing any external political support for domestic political movements.

scholarly journals Cultism in Rivers State: Causes, Faith-Based Organizations’ Role and the Setbacks

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-36
Author(s):  
George C Nche
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Faith Based Organizations ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Different Parts

This study explored the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in addressing the scourge of cultism in Rivers State. Views were elicited from 16 informants from different parts of the state. Using a descriptive narrative approach, the study revealed that youth unwillingness to work and unemployment were ranked highest among the factors responsible for the menace of cultism in Rivers State. Prayers and occasional enlightenment are the major roles FBOs (e.g. congregations) have played in addressing the menace amidst setbacks such as complicity of politicians, lack of fund and lack of cooperation from parents and local chiefs in some communities in the state. The implications of the findings for FBOs, youths and family are discussed.

Croissance et répression, la double logique de l'Etat deépendant: le cas du Brésil

1979 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 747-774
Author(s):  
Philippe Faucher
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Careful Study ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Economic Decisions ◽  
Economic Decision Making ◽  
Decision Making System ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government ◽  
Distribution Of Power ◽  
Dependent State

Growth and Repression, the Ambiguous Logic of the Dependent State: The Case of BrazilThe often intuitive association between the army and foreign capitalists alters the analysis of the condition of dependency and the nature of the dependent State. We intend to shed light on the importance of the Brazilian State's autonomy, in the face of foreign domination and local capitalists. This autonomy is strengthened by the fundamental shift noticed between the economic decision-making system and the method of political control. The link between political domination and economic decisions is found in the State; it lies in the association between the army and the civil technocracy. Our study shows that this association is based on a distribution of power within the state, that it is characterized by conflict, and thus that it requires bargaining. The difficulties encountered by the government, led by General Geisel (197479), reflect the contradictions of that association.Our purpose here is not to improve a typology and to advance subtle distinctions that would allow us to measure the present gap between the Brazilian regime and a democratic system, or the slight divergence that distinguishes it from a totalitarian government. Such an exercise appears to be of limited interest. The objectives of this study are to determine the nature of the Brazilian State—by a careful study of its political structure—and to identify social changes resulting from dependent dēvelopment.

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