Gender analysis of humanitarian assistance programs in post conflict Lira District: the case of reproductive health and food aid.
Gender analysis of humanitarian assistance programs in post conflict Lira District: the case of reproductive health and food aid.
Date
2009-10
Authors
Namuggala, Victoria Flavia
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Publisher
Makerere University
Abstract
The study sought to examine the extent to which gender concerns were incorporated in the implementation of humanitarian programmes for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Lira district, Northern Uganda. The study focused on women’s participation in reproductive health (family planning) and food aid programmes. The study as well identified the constraints at household and community levels and the mechanisms that IDPs devise to cope with the situation.
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Masters of Arts Degree in Gender Studies of Makerere University.
Keywords
Gender,
Conflicts,
Lira District,
Health and Food Aid,
Reproductive health,
Lords Resistance Army,
Internally Displaced People,
Humanitarian aid,
Armed conflicts
Citation
Namaggala, V.F.(2009). Gender analysis of humanitarian assistance programs in post conflict Lira District: the case of reproductive health and food aid. Unpublished masters thesis. Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.