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Improving compliance with international human law by non-State armed groups in the Great Lakes region of Africa
(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 ...
The role of human rights lawyers in rights based approach to reduction of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Sub-Saharan Africa is a region where extreme poverty is prevalent in spite of the regions apparent commitment to the philosophy of human rights, in that all fifty-three countries in the region ratified the African Charter ...
The African court on human and peoples’ rights: a test of African notions of human rights and justice
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right (the Court) is the most recent of the three regional Human Rights Bodies. Envisioned by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right, its structures was not planned until ...
Uganda's response to the phenomenon of enforced disappearances and the transitional justice response in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Enforced disappearances are a heinous violation of numerous human rights enshrined
in many international conventions. However, they have not been adequately addressed
in many jurisdictions. This crime is very common ...
The impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services in Africa: the case of water privatisation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This study generally centres on the debate about the impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services. The specific objective of the study is to establish whether the privatisation of water services in South ...
Shadows of the past: chances and problems for the Herero in claiming reparations from multinationals for past human rights violations
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The current situation regarding the accountabilty of transnational corporations, using the lawsuit of the Herero community of Namibia against two German corporations that were involved in the German colonial enterprise ...
Towards binding economic, social and cultural rights obligations of non-state actors in international and domestic law: a critical survey of emerging norms
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study argued that the issue of non-state actors requires a comprehensive response that includes the recognition of both non-binding and binding human rights obligations of these actors. It examined critically the ...
Safeguarding the right to freedom from torture in Africa: the Robben Island guidelines
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Human rights and the WTO: Incorporation or cooperation? Is there a need for an agreement on trade-related aspects of human rights?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The main objective of this paper was to explore and evaluate the viability of incorporating the promotion, enforcement and protection of human rights within the WTO agenda, mandate and framework. It further aimed to ...
Land grabbing in Ethiopia and Madagascar: Balancing respect for human rights of victims with development needs through land investments
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Many African states are in dire need of economic development to alleviate poverty, enhance the quality of life of peoples and bring development home. To meet this aim, land investments have been the preferred mode of ...