Browsing Research Articles - Dullah Omar Institute by Author "Durojaye, Ebenezer"
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Addressing female genital cutting/mutilation (FGC/M) in The Gambia
Durojaye, Ebenezer; Nabaneh, Satang (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 ... -
The African Commission on Human and People's Rights and the woman question
Durojaye, Ebenezer; Oluduro, O. (Springer, 2016)This paper proposes that in developing jurisprudence on women's rights, the African Commission will need to ask the woman question particularly the African woman question. The woman question requires a judicial or ... -
The approaches of the African Commission to the right to health under the African Charter
Durojaye, Ebenezer (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. ... -
Between rhetoric and reality: the relevance of substantive equality approach to addressing gender inequality in Mozambique
Durojaye, Ebenezer (GAP, 2017)The purpose of this article is to examine the socio-cultural challenges that continue to limit women’s enjoyment of their fundamental rights and freedoms in Mozambique. In this regard, this article focuses on three areas ... -
Constitution-Building in Africa
de Visser, Jaap; Steytler, Nico; Powell, Derek; Durojaye, Ebenezer (Community Law Centre, University of the Western Cape, 2015)The process towards the adoption of a constitution is determined by the context in which the constitution is written. It navigates such issues as political engagement, keeping politically agreed timelines, ensuring the ... -
‘Equally unequal or unequally equal’: Adopting a substantive equality approach to gender discrimination in Nigeria
Durojaye, Ebenezer; Owoeye, Yinka (SAGE Publications, 2017)The purpose of this article is to critically assess the approach of Nigerian courts to interpreting section 42 of the Constitution. This article argues that Nigerian courts are yet to develop a substantive equality approach ... -
A gendered analysis of Section 48(2)(d) of the Zimbabwean Constitution of 2013
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Oxford University Press, 2017)The purpose of this article is to critically review the provision of section 48 (2) (d) of the Zimbabwean Constitution from a gendered perspective. Section 48 (2) (d) of the Constitution would seem to have abolished death ... -
Human rights and access to healthcare services for indigenous peoples in Africa
Durojaye, Ebenezer (Taylor & Francis, 2017)In September 2015, the United Nations adopted the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to address among others poverty and inequality within and among countries of the world. In particular, the SDGs aim at ameliorating the ... -
The human rights implications of virginity testing in South Africa
Durojaye, Ebenezer (SAGE Publications, 2016)This article examines the historical context of virginity testing in Southern Africa with a focus on South Africa. It then examines the arguments often adduced in justifying the introduction of this practice. The two major ... -
The implication of oil pollution for the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive rights of women in Niger Delta area of Nigeria
Oluduro, Olubayo; Durojaye, Ebenezer (Taylor & Francis, 2013)Oil is a major source of income for Nigeria and it is the mainstay of the country’s economy. Nigeria’s intensive oil sector accounts for nearly 40% of its gross domestic product, but declined steadily to an average of ... -
Involuntary sterilisation as a form of violence against women in Africa
Durojaye, Ebenezer (SAGE Publications, 2017)This article examines the meaning and nature of sterilisation. It equally discusses the historical context of involuntary sterilisation and its likely human rights implications. More importantly, it discusses the decision ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
‘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 ...