In Ghana, people suffering from mental health problems have historically been sent to prayer camps as a method of treatment. In these prayer camps, they are often shackled to trees and left there. Sometimes for years on end. The year 2017, the government of Ghana pledged to enforce a ban
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Africa’s Women in Science
The proportion of women studying science is low due to gender inequality in many countries. Because of this, girls are often discouraged from pursuing careers in the sciences. Here, we celebrate the achievements of the women who overcame this adversity through their passion for science. WANGARI MAATHAI Maathai was a
Human Rights: Are They Achievable?
Human rights can seem a vague concept at first. They may appear hardly achievable in practice due to the lack of clarity about their core values, origin, and enforcement. However, these points of contention can be resolved through constructive discussion. In this article, we learn that the origin of human
How Do We Define Our Different Kinds Of Human Rights?
Human rights are the fundamental protections and conditions that everyone deserves. It has taken some time for people to agree on exactly what they should be. Over the years we have identified more and more human rights. They fall into 3 main categories which are used today in human rights
Balancing victim’s interests and an open judiciary – a look at the Omotoso trial
100 cases of sexual violence are reported every day in South Africa. Hundreds more remain unreported. This week, the trial of Timothy Omotoso, accused of rape, has been broadcast on live television. This is the first rape trial to be broadcast and has attracted widespread attention and criticism. Those who
The Foundations of Human Rights: Freedom, Equality and Morality
WHAT IS A RIGHT? WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? A right is an entitlement. A right is a freedom. A human right is something that is natural. A human right is something that you are entitled to because you are a human being. Human rights are things that you are allowed
Why Sexual Consent is a Basic Right
> Choosing who to have sex with and who not to have sex with, is a basic right. Unless both people agree to it, it is not sex, it’s rape. This agreement is called consent. It is also your right to choose when to have sex. It doesn’t matter if
Women Have the Right to Choose How Many Children They Want
A woman’s body is hers and hers alone. She has the right to make decisions concerning her body, and this includes how many children she wants- if any- and when she wants them. The woman herself is the one who knows when she is physically and emotionally ready and able
What is a Contract and how does it work?
A contract is a promise between two parties (who can be people, organisations or companies). However, it is different to a normal promise because it is legally binding. WHAT DOES ‘LEGALLY BINDING’ MEAN? It means that the law will enforce the contract (it will make sure that both sides keep
Assault, Battery, and Self-Defence
WHAT IS ASSAULT? When you think of the word assault you may think of physical violence. But this isn’t actually the definition of an assault. Instead, making someone fear violence through the use of words and threatening behaviour is an assault. An example: An assault could be a threat or