Browsing by Author "van der Poll, Letetia"
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A critical reflection on the African Women's Protocol as a means to combat HIV/AIDS among women in Africa
Amollo, Rebecca (University of the Western Cape, 2006)It is within the context of the persistent feminisation of the HIV and AIDS pandemic that this study, based on the normative provisions of the African Women's Protocol, focused on gender, sex and sexuality in the context ... -
The decriminalisation of prostitution in South Africa : towards a legal framework
Rhoda, Gary (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This mini-thesis seeks to provide a substantiation for the need for a new legal framework for South Africa in order to address prostitution. It will argue that the current legal framework has failed in its desired aims and ... -
Humanitarian assistance in modern conflicts: neutral humanitarian aid under pressure
Krempel, Jörg (University of the Western Cape, 2006) -
The impact of cultural practices on the advancement of women in Africa: a study of Swaziland and South Africa
Hlatshwayo, Sizakele Thembisile (University of the Western Cape, 2002)The impact of cultural practices on the advancement of women in Africa: a study of Swaziland and South Africa -
The impact of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and the protocol on the Rights of Women on the South African judiciary
Ayalew, Assefa Getachew (University of the Western Cape, 2011) -
Improving compliance with international human law by non-State armed groups in the Great Lakes region of Africa
Kaneza, Carine (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Currently, one of the most dramatic threats to human security is constituted by internal armed conflicts. In 1998, violent conflicts took place in at least 25 countries. Of these armed conflicts, 23 were internal, engaging ... -
Inconsistency in the implementation of the responsibility to protect during humanitarian crises: the case of Libya and Sudan.
Nkosi, Mfundo (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this mini-thesis is to examine the inconsistency in the implementation of the responsibility to protect (RTP) principle during armed conflicts with specific focus on the case of Libya and Darfur. Furthermore the ... -
International humanitarian law violations occurring within the occupied Palestinian territories during the years 1982-2012
Desai, Thakira (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of this mini-thesis is to address International Humanitarian Law (IHL) violations occurring within the Occupied Palestinian Territories relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war. Importantly, ... -
Legal protection of humanitarian workers during a non-international armed conflict
Kamanzi, Aziza (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research paper focuses on the legal protection of humanitarian workers. It refers to the experience of governmental organizations with a humanitarian vocation, and international humanitarian organizations, such as, ... -
The place of women in the political sphere: a comparative study of Cameroon and South Africa
Alexandra, Diwouta T. Christele (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This thesis compared the status of women's political participation in Cameroon and South Africa through an assessment conducted against the backdrop key of international, regional and national human rights standards. The ... -
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during armed conflict: the case of Sudan and Somalia
Keyanti, Frederick Kanjo (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs)in Sudan and Somalia constitutes one of the greatest human tragedy of our time since the end of the Cold War. The concept of IDPs is immense and growing. This research paper ... -
Post-conflict gender-justice: access of women survivors of gender-based violence to the judicial system: a case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Bwiza, Dignité Kangoboka (University of Western Cape, 2012)During armed conflicts, women experience more abuses than their male counterpart. Besides, the disruption of national security systems resulting form the social and political troubles, exposes women to more violation of ... -
The protection of cultural property during times of armed conflict: Have we failed Iraq?
Adams, Fadlah (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Abstract to be made available soon. -
The protection of the environment during armed conflict: a case study of the Republic of Congo
M’Banza, Frederic Ghislain Bakala (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The International Committee of the Red Cross/Crescent (ICRC) has been the only agency promoting the observance of the law of armed conflict. It has invested considerably in finding solutions to protecting people and regulates ... -
Renewing diplomatic relations between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo : the road to lasting peace and stability?
Toyambi, Bernard Dipo (University of the Western Cape, 2011) -
United States efforts to protect American nationals and peacekeepers: a critical evaluation of the impact on the international community and the International Criminal Court
Glaser, Stephan (University of the Western Cape, 2005) -
Women’s rights and freedoms in Islamic jurisprudence pertaining to marriage and divorce: lessons for south Africa from Morocco and Tunisia?
Booley, Ashraf (University of Western Cape, 2014)The objective of this doctoral thesis is essentially two-fold: first, it seeks to ascertain whether the rights and freedoms of Muslim women in the contexts of marriage and divorce are adequately protected in terms of Islamic ... -
Women’s Socio-Economic Rights in the Context of HIV and AIDS in South Africa: Thematic Focus on Health, Housing, Property and Freedom from Violence
Amollo, Rebecca (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The thesis finds that the majority of women affected by HIV and AIDS in South Africa still live in conditions of poor access to health services, inadequate access to housing, limited access to property and live amidst ...