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Oxfam America s Rights-based Approach to Development

OA's RBA understanding. Is based on the belief that human beings' inherent dignity entitles them to a core set of rights that cannot be given up or taken away Works to empower communities and individuals to know and claim their rightsIdentifies those responsible for respecting, protecting and fulf

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Oxfam America s Rights-based Approach to Development

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    1. Oxfam America�s Rights-based Approach to Development A case study of the right to education in Mali

    2. OA�s RBA understanding Is based on the belief that human beings� inherent dignity entitles them to a core set of rights that cannot be given up or taken away Works to empower communities and individuals to know and claim their rights Identifies those responsible for respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights and holds them accountable for their responsibilities Recognizes the multi-level nature of rights violations and obligations and the need to address them systematically and strategically

    3. Oxfam�s human rights focus Aim 1: the right to sustainable livelihoods Aim 2: the right to basic social services (health and education) Aim 3: the right to life and security Aim 4: the right to be heard Aim 5: the right to an identity (gender & culture)

    4. The foundation Examples: the right to life, to food and to water In many ways NGOs are doing what the state should be doing. If all obligations are met, NGOs would not need to exist. Examples: the right to life, to food and to water In many ways NGOs are doing what the state should be doing. If all obligations are met, NGOs would not need to exist.

    5. development problems as human rights issues Framing our work as rights changes the impact we seek. Framing development problems allows us a more comprehensive analysis and thus a more comprehensive strategy. Puts the responsibility for the realization of HR on the primary duty holder: the state

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