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Parties to the Sudanese armed conflict continue to violate fundamental norms of international humanitarian law and human rights law, resulting in mass civilian casualties, with two dangerous choices: remaining in the bullet zones or fleeing to other countries and risking to die of hunger.
For generations, African families, schools, religious sects and peer groups have tried to ‘convert’ those who identify as LGBTQ+ in an effort to force them to conform to the heterosexual narrative promoted as ‘homogeneous’. However, individuals undergo serious physical and psychological suffering in the name of this pseudo-therapy.
African LGBTQ+ communities battling harms of dangerous conversion therapy Read More »
Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the human rights of all persons globally, society’s poor and vulnerable faced elevated risks. The plight of Zimbabwe’s informal traders during the COVID-19 induced lockdown is emblematic.
COVID-19 regulations in Zimbabwe: Impacts on informal traders and lessons for the future Read More »
In Southern Africa and other regions alike the majority of refugees are fleeing from climate disasters. Yet, international refugee law is silent on the matter. This leaves vulnerable groups at greater risk of human rights violations including statelessness and persecution.
In South Africa, the shifting from physical to virtual education due to COVID-19 has created inequalities among learners from urban areas who could continue with online schooling and learners from rural areas and also learners with disabilities who were deprived of their right to education.
Essential COVID-19 measures interrupted the battle against female genital mutilation and child marriage. With restrictions now eased, Africa must renew efforts to combat these human rights abuses which blight the lives of millions of women and girls.
COVID-19 Disrupts Fight Against Child Marriage and FGM in Africa Read More »
As we celebrate having survived COVID-19, one distinct contrast remains—vaccination levels vary widely throughout the world. While most global north countries have hit their targets, Africa lags far behind, making it too early to abandon precautionary measures.
Is Africa’s Post-COVID ‘Return to Normal’ Premature? Read More »
The COVID 19 pandemic has increased stigma and discrimination against persons with albinism in Ghana with negative effects on their health.
What are the true requirements for ending world hunger? Drawing lessons from community-driven food growing initiatives in South Africa, we advocate for a human rights-based approach to build communities with localised and participatory food systems.
Much has changed since Uganda gained independence in 1962. Yet the country retains colonial laws that impede proper functioning of the media and freedom of expression. State intimidation of journalists also breaches international human rights standards.
Uganda Must Repeal Colonial Laws to Guarantee Media Freedom Read More »