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What Has The African Union Done For You? Pt II; Rights
WHICH RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED?
The ‘African Charter on Human and People’s Rights’ (1981) recognises many civil and political rights, …
Ethiopia’s Garment Factory Workers: the Worst Paid in the World
Workers in Ethiopia’s clothes factories earn $26 a month, the worst paid in the world. That is according to a …
Are Women’s Rights Different?
WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS?
Human rights apply to everyone. If they did not apply to particular groups, whether because of …
Nigeria’s Next Step In Disability Rights
On 23rd January of this year, Nigeria officially introduced protections for disabled people in their legal system. There are more …
Transitional Justice: From Chaos To Order
A country emerging from a period of conflict must face the consequences of widespread or systematic human rights abuses. The …
Women in politics: in Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond
There is an inequality between the number of men and the number of women who are involved in politics across …
A Profile of the United Nations
WHAT IS THE UNITED NATIONS?
The United Nations (UN) is a worldwide organisation which was founded in 1945 after World …
Should my Country Take out a Loan to Help its Development?
For a country to develop, it is important for them to have enough money to invest in important programs. To …