BACKGROUND :
The genetic condition of oculocutaneous albinism is disproportionately present in Africa. Little research has addressed the experiences of mothers impacted by albinism, even though they are more likely to ...
The current study examines the perspectives of Arabs with disabilities living in Israel coping with various barriers as ethnic and political minority group members who also have disabilities.
Our qualitative study ...
Qumba, Mmiselo Freedom(Cambridge University Press, 2023-06)
Special economic zones (SEZs) can be described as “carved out jurisdictions within the overall jurisdiction of a state in order to introduce different laws and regulations that are usually more trade and investment friendly”. ...
Mbu, Nelson Baiye; Endoh, Fabrice Tambe(Pretoria University Law Press, 2023)
This commentary examines and highlights some crucial aspects
of the reparation ruling by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
in African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Kenya (Ogiek
case), focusing ...
Machacha, Mandipa Goitsemang(Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) and University of the Western Cape, 2023-09)
This article delves into the multifaceted human rights challenges confronting migrant
women in Botswana, with a particular focus on women from Zimbabwe. The
exploration reveals pervasive gender-specific barriers hampering ...
Ngwena, Charles G.(Pretoria University Law Press, 2023)
In this case discussion we explore the constitutional and
human rights implications of a decision of a High Court of Zimbabwe
in Nathanson v Mteliso & Others for the recognition of transgender
identity. The Court found ...
The discourse on the evolving nature of African-led peace support operations (pso) is not complete without asking how gender-inclusive they are. Women have historically been underrepresented within the peace and security ...
Rugoho, Tafadzwa; Ganle, John Kuumuori; Stein, Michael Ashley; Groce, Nora; Wright, E. Pamela; Broerse, Jacqueline E.W.(Cambridge University Press, 2024)
This case study investigates strategies used by the NGO Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) to
promote the SRHRs of girls and young women with disabilities in Zimbabwe. The findings show that
LCDZ employed a ...
This article examines the recent adoption of the Twin Peaks model by the United Kingdom and South Africa. An international and comparative analysis is provided. It
observes that there is a gradual paradigm shift across ...
In terms of Article 1(1) of the of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (African Children’s Charter), state parties are encouraged to recognise the rights, freedoms and duties enshrined in this Charter ...
Rakotosamimanana, Rado N.H.(University of Pretoria, 2021)
Climate change poses a profound threat to the fundamental rights of children, particularly in vulnerable regions like Madagascar. This research investigates the intricate relationship between climate change and children’s ...
Okoro, Miracle Chimeremumma(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Development in Nigeria has been set back, or at best, stagnated, and the lack of access to sustainable finance has been noted as a contributing factor to this slow progress. Nigeria’s national goals and regional commitments ...
Mpeisa, Puseletso Agnes(University of Pretoria, 2023)
This study centres on the Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of the girl child in Lesotho, aiming to identify barriers and provide recommendations for improvement within the national legal and policy framework. It ...
Children's right to participate extends to school governance and policy-decision making in schools. However, there is a paucity of research regarding whether South Africa's legislative framework is ensuring genuine learner ...
Dumbuya, Michael Saidu(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Disputes in any trade arrangement are inevitable, given the significant nature of resources and transactions involved. Therefore, it is prudent for agreements establishing free trade areas to incorporate components of ...
This research focuses more on separation of powers, constitutionalism and checks and balances in South Sudan. The research addresses the challenges the country faces as a result of too many powers vested in the hands of ...
Mudenge, Tonderai Vavarirai(University of Pretoria, 2023)
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents an unprecedent milestone in the pursuit of economic integration on the African continent. However, noble in its course, and ambitious in its extent, the agreement ...
Before colonisation, African territories were organised in Kingdoms, small polities and less structured societies. Each of these had their own, but similar customs, political, social, religious and legal systems. Sexuality, ...
With the advancement of ICT and the digitization of the world as we know, trade is also digitizing. Although digital trade can’t be definitely defined, it can't be ignored as a key element of any country’s hope to grow its ...