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The Nasir hostilities and their aftermath risk the collapse of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan, with imminent return to another wave of civil war, which will jeopardise human rights and spark humanitarian crises.
Rape in war is a deliberate strategy not a tragic byproduct. Political inaction, legal loopholes and failed peace processes make leaders complicit. Protecting women means prosecuting perpetrators, empowering communities and rejecting silence. The time for impunity is over.
Weaponisation of rape: women and girls in African conflict zones Read More »
The right to food is an essential component of human dignity and survival. Africa is prone to hunger due to food insecurity exacerbated by recurring emergencies. Hunger must be considered a human rights-related issue, providing comprehensive diagnosis and solutions.
Upholding the right to food in emergencies in Africa Read More »
To turn the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls into meaningful action demands all hands on deck to dismantle violence against women and girls and amplify the voices of survivors. The current call for a structured review highlight the need for stakeholder consultation to address gaps in implementation, particularly concerning Article 14.
Persons with albinism (PWAs) in Africa are intensely vulnerable, from genetic susceptibility to severe sunburn and skin cancer to societal stigma and violence. As climate change escalates, inclusive policies and targeted interventions are urgently required to safeguard their health and human rights.
Persons with Albinism and climate change in Africa: ‘A matter of life and death’ Read More »
In Southern Africa emergency laws are shrinking the space for queer civil society actors. It is worth exploring how COVID-19 era and post-pandemic policies are weaponised to suppress LGBTIQ+ organising —and why queer rights must be central to preparedness planning.
The quiet crisis: shrinking civil society space for queer rights in Southern Africa Read More »
Technological solutions and digitalisation have the potential to improve access to education for vulnerable populations and support inclusivity. However, their effectiveness is contingent upon addressing underlying socio-economic challenges. Without tackling these issues, the impact remains negligible.
Millions of women and girls throughout the African continent are still subjected to female genital mutilation with devastating consequences of lifelong pain and trauma. The international community must help African states battling centuries of prejudice to eradicate this brutal practice.
Female Genital Mutilation: Freeing African women from the shadow of the knife Read More »
The upsurge in harmful digital practices targeting children raise concerns about the adequacy of protective measures under the ACRWC, and whether African youngsters are efficiently safeguarded. Recently adopted frameworks have been introduced to address these gaps and improve protection.
Citizens of the absolute monarchy of Eswatini face ongoing repression with a recent state crackdown resulting in deaths and arrests of human rights defenders. The international community, including its southern African neighbours, must renew efforts to establish justice and democracy.
Eswatini: A call for justice amidst repression in Africa’s absolute monarchy Read More »