Sub-saharan African countries face threats from armed groups and terrorist organizations. Groups such as Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram have no …
Human Rights
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: a heroine for all
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a Nigerian politician born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1900. She played a key role in ensuring that …
Criminal defamation and insult laws: a barrier to freedom of expression
Many African governments retain criminal defamation and insult laws (CDIL) which make it a crime to publish anything insulting. The …
Introduction to human rights – what are they? Why do we need them?
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RIGHTS – WHAT ARE THEY? WHY DO WE NEED THEM?
Human rights are rights that people have …
The Importance of Free Press for a Democracy
The freedom of the press in an exceptionally important aspect of any democratic society. The ability to criticise government policy …
Illiberal democracy in Africa
The growth and protection of democracy is vitally important to the well-being of all people across all continents. The struggle …
Equal rights for all – helping people with disabilities
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL – HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Disabled people have rights to live with dignity.
Charity and state-funded …
Why victim blaming in sexual offences is troubling
WHY VICTIM BLAMING IN SEXUAL OFFENCES IS TROUBLING
Rape is any form on non-consensual sexual intercourse. It is recognized as …
Child abuse and its consequences
CHILD ABUSE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Child abuse is one of the biggest problems in the world. Child abuse can take …
Introduction to human rights – what are they? Why do we need them?
Human rights are rights that people have because they are born as humans. Human rights are not given to a …