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Living in the Shadows: Urban Refugees in Thailand

Abstract

Introduction

Thailand’s History as a Refugee Destination

Urban Refugee Communities in Thailand

Domestic Legal Frame

Key Findings

Conclusion

References

Climate Impact on Migration Processes in the Shyamnagar Region of Bangladesh

Abstract

Introduction

Methodology

Object of Study

Study Analysis and Results

Conclusion

References

Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief(

Summary

Overview

Political Developments

2013 Elections

2014 Power-Sharing Agreement

Khmer Rouge Tribunal

U.S. Assistance

Trafficking in Persons

Unexploded Ordnance

Economic Conditions

Labor Issues

Cambodia and China

End Notes

Impact of Climatic Variation on Reference Crop Evapotranspiration in the North-East Hydrological Region of Bangladesh

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Climate Change and Its Relevance to Bangladesh

1.2. Reference Crop Evapotranspiration

1.3. Importance and Objectives of This Study

2. Data Collection and Analyses

2.1. Study Area and Data Collection

2.2. Calculation of ETo-Determining Parameters and Constants

Net Radiation at Crop Surface

Saturation Vapor Pressure Deficit

Slope of Saturation Vapor Pressure Curve

Psychrometric Constant

Wind Speed

Soil Heat Flux Density

2.3. Trend and Correlation Analysis of ETo and Its Governing Parameters

3. Findings

3.1. Variation of ETo-Determining Climate Parameters

3.2. Correlation between ETo and Climate Parameters

3.3. Variation of ETo

Conclusion

References

Implementation Assessment of the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010: Evidences from Two Bangladeshi Districts

Abstract

Introduction

Salient Features of the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010

Implementation Assessment

Adoption of the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010

Case Filing under the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010 in Bangladesh Including Mymensingh and Netrokona Districts

Perceptions and Experiences of Frontline Implementers Concerning the Implementation of the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010

Enforcement Officer (EO)

EO’s Orientation about the Act

Duties and Responsibilities Performed by the EOs

Challenges in Discharging Duties and Responsibilities as EO

Police Officer (PO)

POs’ Orientation about the Act

Duties and Responsibilities Performed by the POs

Challenges in Discharging Duties and Responsibilities by the POs

Service Provider (SP)

SP’s Orientation about the Act

Duties and Responsibilities Performed by the SP

Challenges in Discharging Duties and Responsibilities by the SP

Medical Service Provider (MSP)

MSP’s Orientation about the Act

Duties and Responsibilities Performed by the MSPs

Challenges in Discharging Duties and Responsibilities by the MSPs

Shelter Home Service Provider (SHSP)

SHSP’S Orientation about the Act

Duties and Responsibilities Performed by the SHSPs

Challenges in Discharging Duties and Responsibilities by the SHSPs

Magistrates

Magistrates’ Orientation about the Act

Duties and Responsibilities Performed by the Magistrates

Challenges in Discharging Duties and Responsibilities by the Magistrates

Lawyers

Lawyers’ Orientation and Involvement with the Act

Assessment of the Act and the Process of Implementation

District Legal Aid Officer

DLAOs’ Orientation and Involvement with the Act

Assessment of the Act and the Process of Its Implementation

Jobeda: The First Case under the Act in Mymensingh District

Background and Experience of Abuse

Legal Recourse Seeking of Jobeda

Current Status of Jobeda’s Case

Analysis of Jobeda’s Case

Hafiza: The Second Case under the Act in Mymensingh District

Background and Experience of Abuse

Legal Recourse Seeking of Hafiza

Current Status of Hafiza’s Case

Analysis of Hafiza’s Case

Overall Policy Issues: Opinions of the Ministry Officials

Strategies Related to Training

Strategies and Planning

Discussion and Conclusion

References