Framing and claiming reproductive rights : a case study of civil society actors in Tanzania
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Abstract:
This report focuses on the issue of maternal mortality in Tanzania from a human rights perspective. It deals with the findings of a study conducted in 2008, which examined the role of civil society actors in framing and claiming rights. During the research process, qualitative interviews were carried out with non-governmental organizations and focus group discussions were held with rural women in Tanzania. A key thrust of the research was to examine how reproductive rights are translated into the local context and how they are in turn used by civil society actors. The author argues that the way in which rights are framed with respect to the issue of maternal mortality also informs the way in which rights claims are made.
Authors:
Davidson, R.
Series Title:
The power of civil society : working paper series
Country:
Tanzania, United Republic of
Category:
Research
Serial number:
2
ISSN:
1879-7105
Keywords:
human rights
,
women
,
civil society
,
reproductive health
Language:
eng
Organization:
Hivos – Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation
Organization:
ISS - Institute of social studies
PAGE:
18
Place:
Den Haag
Publisher:
Hivos [etc.]
Year:
2010
Region:
East Africa
Right:
© 2010 Hivos & ISS
Subject:
Social and Political Change
Title:
Framing and claiming reproductive rights : a case study of civil society actors in Tanzania