Workers in Ethiopia’s clothes factories earn $26 a month, the worst paid in the world. That is according to a …
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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 …
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 …
What is Religious Freedom?
Freedom of religion is a principle or idea that supports the freedom of an individual or community to follow a …
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 …
What is the Rule of Law?
The Rule of Law is a complex concept subject to fierce academic debate. In the field of development, however, it …
Accountability: the far-reaching impact of corruption
One in five people in Africa have paid bribes to access medical services or to obtain documentation. Widespread corruption creates …