Browsing by Author "Durojaye, Ebenezer"
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Legal and human rights dilemma relating to sexuality education in Africa
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Inderscience, 2016)This article examines the benefits of sexuality education in schools in Africa and then considers the legal and human rights issues relating to the objection to its introduction. In doing this, the article discusses some ... -
Legal empowerment as a tool for engendering access to justice in South Africa
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Sage, 2020)This article examines the concept of access to justice and the challenges vulnerable and marginalised groups encounter in accessing justice. The article further discusses the recognition of access to justice as human ... -
Lessons from litigating for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Southern Africa
Gonese-Manjonjo, Tambudzai; Durojaye, Ebenezer (Taylor & Francis group, 2021)This chapter focuses on lessons learnt from the experiences of the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) in instituting and supporting strategic litigation on sexual and reproductive health rights in Southern Africa. ... -
Making a first impression: An assessment of the decision of the Committee of Experts of the African Children's Charter in the Nubian Children communication
Durojaye, Ebenezer; Foley, Edmund Amarkwei (Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2012)The article analyses the Nubian Children communication, the very first case to be finalised by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. It critically reviews the progressive approach of the ... -
The potential of the Expert Committee of the African Children’s Charter in advancing adolescent sexual health and rights in Africa
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Institute of Foreign and Comparative Law, 2013)This paper examines the role of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACE) in advancing the sexual and reproductive rights of adolescent girls in Africa. The paper focuses on the ... -
Promoting cooperation between the UN and African human rights systems
Durojaye, Ebenezer; Mirugi-Mukundi, Gladys; Tchoumavi, Boris-Ephrem (ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2012)During the NGO Forum preceding the 52nd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, held in Yamoussoro, Cote d'Ivoire, in October 2012, the Community Law Centre (CLC), University of the Western ... -
So sweet, so sour: a commentary on the Nigerian High Court's decision in Georgina Ahamefule v Imperial Hospital and Another relating to the rights of persons living with HIV
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2013)The purpose of this article is to assess the decision of the Nigerian High Court in the Ahamefule case. While the case would seem to be a victory for people living with HIV in the country, it left some important ... -
The special rapporteur on the rights of women in Africa (SRRWA) 2007-2015
Durojaye, Ebenezer (IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2018)The purpose of this article is to examine the progress recorded so far by this mechanism focusing on the period from 2007-2015. It focuses on the relevance and importance of the office of the SRRWA as a special mechanism ... -
States' obligations in relation to access to medicines: revisiting Kenyan High Court decision in P.A.O and others v Attorney-General and another
Durojaye, Ebenezer; Mirugi-Mukundi, Gladys (Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, 2013)Recently a Kenyan High Court in P.A.O and others v Attorney General and another (hereinafter P.A.O) handed down a judgment in relation to sections 2, 32, and 34 of the Anti-Counterfeit Act vis-à-vis Kenya's obligations ... -
Substantive equality and maternal mortality in Nigeria
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Routledge and the Commission on Legal Pluralism, 2012)Introduction: It is a tragedy that in the 21st century, when man has explored the moon and other planets and made significant advancement in science and technology, women should continue to die during pregnancy and childbirth. ... -
'Woman, but not human': widowhood practices and human rights violations in Nigeria
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2013)This article examines the implications of widowhood practices for the enjoyment of women’s fundamental rights and freedoms in Nigeria. The article discusses the effects of socio-cultural and legal structures of Nigeria ... -
‘Woman, but not human’: widowhood practices and human rights violations in Nigeria
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Oxford University Press, 2013)This article examines the implications of widowhood practices for the enjoyment of women’s fundamental rights and freedoms in Nigeria. The article discusses the effects of socio-cultural and legal structures of Nigeria ...