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A critical analysis of the demobilisation, disarmament, reintegration and rehabilitation in relation to child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
In many countries around the world, approximately 230 million children are living in countries affected by armed conflict. 15 million of them were caught up, in various parts of Africa, in violent conflicts. Some of the ...
The significance of judicial independence in human rights protection: A critical analysis of the constitutional reforms in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
The primary basis of this construction is that one of the roles of the judiciary is that of enhancing and protecting human rights. This is an important function which is best implemented through judicial independence. ...
The protection of the environment during armed conflict: a case study of the Republic of Congo
(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 ...
An assessment of the adequacy of the present legal regime for the conservation of wetlands and estuaries in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Very little protection has been afforded to wetlands1 and estuaries within the South African legislative framework.2 These ecosystems are extremely important and valuable to mankind, the flora and fauna.3 The continued ...
Protecting girls against child motherhood and the rights of child mothers in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The issue of child motherhood remains a key challenge, especially in developing countries such as Zimbabwe. Despite bearing the worst of its effects, Zimbabwe looks largely to have fallen short of answers to solve this ...
The importance of Bilateral Investment Treaties in relation to the protection and promotion of investment in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There is a growing concern around new patterns of negotiating international
investment agreements vis-a-vis the recent withdrawals from Bilateral Investment
Treaties (BITs) by developing countries. In recent times, the ...
Towards effective multilateral protection of traditional knowledge within the global intellectual property framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Traditional Knowledge (TK) has previously been considered a 'subject' in the public domain,
unworthy of legal protection. However, the last few decades have witnessed increased
discussions on the need to protect the ...