Legal interventions can ameliorate some of poverty’s most harmful consequences, but they cannot address poverty’s root causes. This can only be done through major policy changes. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Economic and Social Rights.
Africa can benefit greatly from an International Criminal Court that is credible, fair, competent and independent - the current Court fails on all counts. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court.
While the ICC has encountered serious challenges in Kenya, the Court has an important role to play in strengthening Kenyan rule of law and holding elites to account. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court. Swahili
The International Criminal Court has failed to live up to expectations that it would mark the end of impunity. Beset by controversy, and its continued relevance under challenge, the Court still deserves the patient support of all who believe in international criminal justice. A contribution to the
Ambamfo Ofori Atiemo says that prayer camps in Ghana deserve a closer look, as they are a supposedly compassionate, faith-based response to mental disability. Human Rights Watch’s research suggests otherwise – people with mental health conditions are treated inhumanely in these camps and this must
On the streets of Nigeria, what seems like the “voice of the people” is often just unquestioning followers, echoing the opinions of religious leaders. The human rights community doesn’t need religion for a revival; but it does need to frame rights as relatable and essential, rather than anti-relig
Human rights advocates must take their message to street corners, like preachers, and teach the people love for everyone, irrespective of race, tribe and sexual orientation. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Religion and Human Rights. Français
Pentecostal Christianity is one of the fastest growing religious forces in the world. Although many secular human rights activists view Pentecostalism as retrogressive, this dynamic religion could become a significant ally in human rights protection worldwide. A contribution to the openGlobalRight
For too long, the African Union and its human rights bodies have depended on foreign aid. If the Union implements a radical new financing tax on airline tickets, texts and hotel stays, however, its human rights work might finally become self-sufficient. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debat
Religion may help to control behavior and justify human worth and dignity, but in Nigeria, the co-existence of Sharia law with English Common Law has had serious human rights implications. Nigeria is now a prime example of why we must keep religion out of the law. A contribution to the openGlobalR
In Africa, religion has often been a tool of oppression, not liberation. Some religious tenets and practitioners can help human rights, but they must remain separate from the state and the human rights agenda. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Religion and Human Rights. Français
The argument that socio-economic rights are not “real” human rights is far too simplistic. While the phrase “progressive realization” gives many governments an excuse to treat these rights as second class, both the Indian and South African courts have expressly recognized their importance. It’s ti
