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States' obligations in relation to access to medicines: revisiting Kenyan High Court decision in P.A.O and others v Attorney-General and another
(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 ...
The approaches of the African Commission to the right to health under the African Charter
(Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, 2013)
In 2012 the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights celebrated its 25 years of existence. The Commission was established pursuant to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, which came into force in 1986. ...
Substantive equality and maternal mortality in Nigeria
(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. ...
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
(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 ...
Access to Justice in Kenya in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 16.3 on the Rule of Law: Lessons for the upcoming 2020 Voluntary National Review Report
(CEDRED Publications, 2020-08)
Kenya was among the various countries that presented a Voluntary National Review Report in 2017. In the context of the Sustainable Development Goal 16.3, a close reading of the 2017 Report shows some strong and weak points. ...
Legal empowerment as a tool for engendering access to justice in South Africa
(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 ...
Exploring the link between poverty and human rights in Africa
(Pretoria University Law Press, 2020)
Poverty remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in this
century. Despite the fact that the world is blessed with natural and human
resources, a significant number of people, particularly in developing
countries, ...
Addressing female genital cutting/mutilation (FGC/M) in The Gambia
(Routledge, 2021)
The purpose of this chapter is to examine the viability of the use of criminal sanction to address FGC/M in general. It then examines the nexus between FCG/M and human rights and discusses the reasons often adduced to ...
Introduction: COVID-19 and the Law in Africa
(Cambridge University Press, 2021)
Following its arrival in African countries in February 2020, COVID-19 has
severely tested fragile health systems and economies. Since then, it has
taken a heavy toll on individual lives and collective wellbeing. In ...
Lessons from litigating for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Southern Africa
(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. ...