The Guiding Principles on extreme poverty and human rights were adopted by the Human Rights Council by consensus on September 27th 2012, in resolution 21/11.
In a world characterized by an unprecedented level of economic development, technological means and financial
With the incorporation of the State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA) into the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) United Front Work Department in 2018, religious affairs have been brought back into the direct control of the Party. While SARA has … Continue reading » “New Measures for Governing Religions in Xi’s China”
Continue readingMore TagThe ECOWAS Court has been heralded as a pacesetter among African regional courts because of its impact on human rights adjudication. Its outstanding work gained global recognition in March 2022, when Columbia University in the United States awarded it … Continue reading » “Adjudicating Human Rights in the ECOWAS Court: Challenges and Prospects”
Continue readingMore TagHuman rights have been a concern of the international community since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In recent years it has been clear that human rights cannot be enjoyed without a safe, clean, … Continue reading » “The Protection of the Right to Environment: Perspectives from the African Human Rights System”
Continue readingMore TagThe African continent has experienced frequent protracted conflicts and crises situations. War and conflict often exposes populations to vulnerabilities such as displacement leaving populations stateless. Children are often left exposed in situations of statelessness. The Great Lakes Region has
Enforcement of the orders of an international tribunal ensures justice for the victims of human rights violations by holding accountable the perpetrators of violations. The right to an effective remedy and reparations for the breach of human rights are … Continue reading » “Enforcement of the Orders of the African Court for Payment of Fair Compensation to the Victims of Human Rights Violations: A Comparative View”
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