scholarly journals دور منظمات المجتمع المدني في دعم خدمات الرعاية الاجتماعية في المجتمع العماني : الضرورات و المستلزمات = The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Supporting Social Welfare Services in the Omani Society : Necessities and Provisions

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 68-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
عبد الرحمن صوفي عثمان ◽  
محمود محمود عرفان
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Welfare Services ◽  
Social Welfare Services

scholarly journals The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Supporting Social Welfare Services in the Omani Society: Necessities and Provisions

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Abd El Rahman Sofy ◽  
Mahmoud Mahmoud Erfan
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Boards Of Directors ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Work Systems ◽  
Social Welfare Services

This research aims to determine the characteristics and functions of civil society in the Omani society, focusing on its most important constraints, and determining the mechanisms for its activation. The research is descriptive and analytical, and is based on social surveying of members of the boards of directors of civil society organizations in Muscat governorate. The research uses an interview schedule, which was administered during Fall 2012 semester. The research found out that civil society organizations face a range of obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals. These include, constraints due to the goals of the organization, administrative and organizational structure, funding and financial resources, regulations and work systems, organization’s programmes, training, coordination and networking. The research suggests some mechanisms with a view to addressing these constraints. 

Rights of the Child

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha Bajpai
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
International Law ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Legal Definition ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Government ◽  
Definition Of

The chapter commences with the change in the perspective and approach relating to children from welfare to rights approach. It then deals with the legal definition of child in India under various laws. It gives a brief overview of the present legal framework in India. It states briefly the various policies and plans, and programmes of the Government of India related to children. International law on the rights of the child is enumerated and a summary of the important judgments by Indian courts are also included. The chapter ends with pointing out the role of civil society organizations in dealing with the rights of the child and a mention of challenges ahead.

A National Treasure? The Role of Civil Society in Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights in the United Kingdom

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet Samuels
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Social And Economic Rights

Abstract The article investigates the negative attitude towards civil society over the last decade in the United Kingdom and the repercussions for human rights. It considers this in the context of the United Kingdom government’s implementation of the policy of austerity. It reflects on the various policy and legal changes, and the impact on the campaigning and advocacy work of civil society organizations, particularly those that work on social and economic rights.

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