Introduction In Burkina Faso, the right to sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental aspect of human rights, directly affecting the well-being of women. This right, recognised in various international and national instruments, includes access to appropriate health services, comprehensive sexuality education, and the information and resources needed to fully
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Couriered to Death
Introduction Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life is termed as Gender Based Violence. The
IMPACT OF THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Introduction In March 1995, a meeting held in Lomé, organized by Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF), highlighted the need to establish a protocol on women’s rights within the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) mandated the African Court on Human
Child rape in schools
Introduction: Rape is an act of sexual violence in which a person is forced to have sex against their will. It is a serious violation of a person’s rights and dignity. Rape has far-reaching consequences for the victims and requires considerable support and awareness-raising to combat this scourge. In the
The Green Revolution: A New Chapter for Human Rights in Africa
Introduction Africa, the cradle of natural wealth and diversity, is at the forefront of an economic revolution that pays tribute to its ecological heritage. The green economy, which advocates a reduction in environmental impact and the promotion of sustainability, is emerging as the torch for economic development in symbiosis with
Analysis of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender-based violence in Ghana.
INTRODUCTION In 2019, a new virus called coronavirus appeared in Wuhan, China. It caused a sickness called COVID-19, which made people cough, have fevers, and struggle to breathe. In just four months, it spread worldwide, becoming a pandemic that affected almost every country. Gender-based violence is when someone hurts another
Women’s right in the Egyptian countryside
Introduction Even though women are 48.6% of Egyptian society, according to recent governmental statistics, they suffer in a male-dominated society which prefers men. This gender discrimination is crystal clear in many remote and countryside areas where females struggle to prove their right to be treated as equal to men. Gender
New technologies and dehumanization: The danger of misuse of social networks in Cameroon
Introduction Social networks allow mass sharing of information and news items. However, we are increasingly observing that events are reported in a dehumanizing manner, that is to say in a crude manner, without taking into account human sensitivity. However, this has social and psychological consequences on which we must dwell.
The Growing Rate of Youth Suicide in Uganda: Issues and Concerns
Introduction In Uganda, the issue of suicide among youth is becoming a serious public health concern. This article explores the reasons behind juvenile suicide in Uganda, using data and case studies to argue that comprehensive treatments are desperately needed. Alarming Statistics According to the 2021 data from the World
Challenges and Strategies in Combating Child Marriages in Mozambique
Introduction Child marriages in Mozambique, particularly among young girls in rural areas, present significant challenges due to socioeconomic and cultural factors that undermine girls’ autonomy, education, and development. Despite the legal minimum marriage age being 18, 53% of girls marry before this age, and 17% marry before 15. The persistence