We at the Centre on Law & Social Transformation are very pleased for having received the Bergen Sameforening’s honorary award 2019 for our contribution to increased visibility and focus on Sami issues and for a great collaboration in organizing the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Sami association in Bergen. Henrik Olsen, the Council member of the […]
This is a summary of the article “Sex education in schools: A battleground in Latin America” written by Camila Gianella. Full article is available at https://bistandsaktuelt.no/arkiv-kommentarer/2019/seksualundervisning-i-skolene-en-latin-amerikansk-slagmark/ Latin America is the only region in the world where adolescent pregnancies are not decreasing. It is expected that 38 % of Latin American girls will get pregnant before […]
LawTransform researcher Camila Gianella was part of a research project aiming to assess how people with TB are addressed in Peru. The project resulted in videos explaining the impact of TB and access to healthcare in remote communities. Tuberculosis Stories: Diagnosis This video features the testimony of Mr. Angel, indigenous leader of […]
Human rights lawyer and Incubator Senior Scholar in Residence at Harvard University Alicia Ely Yamin discusses gender stereotypes and reframing the struggles for sexual and reproductive health and rights. In honor of the 16 Days Campaign against Gender-based Violence, and Human Rights Day on Monday, the Global Health Education and Learning Incubator at Harvard University has created […]
Globalt ble 2018 et dårlig år for rettsstaten. I sin åpningstale som ny FN-kommisjoner for menneskerettigheter, uttrykte Michelle Bachelet i september 2018 fortvilelse over de mange tilbakeslagene verden rundt: Dommere ble verbalt angrepet i USA, sparket i Polen og arrestert i Tyrkia, av statenes utøvende myndigheter. Regjeringsmakt ble styrket på bekostning av grunnleggende sivile rettigheter i […]
Sexual violence in wartime is not a new issue and is not limited to one geographical region, time period or conflict. Sexual violence is commonly used in war because it is an effective way in which to exert control and domination. Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege is a timely […]
Den siste tiden har nyhetene florert av saker hvor det stilles spørsmål ved norske politikeres integritet og respekt for etiske retningslinjer og regler for reiseregninger, gaver og representasjon. Tina Søreide, vår forskningsleder for “Corruption & Law“, har skrevet et debattinnlegg hos NRK Nyheter hvor hun ser kritisk på effekten tillitsmisbruk kan ha for samfunnet og hun […]
Fully funded PhD position at Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, UiB. The Centre is looking for a person with high ambitions, strong qualifications in methodologies and a keen interest in comparative research. The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in political science, social policy or economics (other education may be considered when clearly […]
The Centre on Law & Social Transformation brings together scholars, students and practitioners from across institutions and academic fields to research issues relating to law and social change. Although our researchers are located all over the world, the heart of the centre is in Bergen with our team of engaged volunteers and interns who assist […]
Vacancy at Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, UiB. Vacancy as researcher at the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism at the Department of Administration and Organization Theory, UiB. Qualifications: Ph.D. in political science, sociology or economics (other education when clearly related to the project topic may be considered), good qualifications in quantitative […]
LawTransform received honorary award from Bergen Sameforening
