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Substantive equality and maternal mortality in Nigeria
(Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law, 2012)
When women’s lives are cut short or incapacitated as a result of pregnancy or childbirth, the tragedy cascades. Children lose a parent. Spouses lose a partner. And societies lose productive contributors ... And as long as ...
The ILO Social Protection Floors Recommendation 202, and poverty reduction
(Development in Practice, 2015)
This article critically assesses the provisions of ILO Recommendation 202 on social protection floors with a view to ascertaining its efficacy for poverty reduction in poor regions. The article discusses the relevant ...
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the promotion and protection of sexual and reproductive rights
(African Human Rights Law Journal, 2011)
The article examines the activities of the African Commission with regard to the advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa. The article reviews the importance of applying human rights to sexual and ...
The implications of corruption for the enjoyment of the right to health in Africa
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2012)
Corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to development in many African countries. While there is no universally agreed definition of corruption, attempts have been made by scholars to explain what may constitute ...
Human rights and governance - implications of the water crisis in the City of Cape Town
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2018)
The Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) at the University of the Western Cape, in conjunction with the Konrad- Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), hosted a roundtable discussion on the human rights and governance implications of the water ...
Jabulani Zulu and 389 Others v eThekwini Municipality and Others CCT 108/13
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2014)
On 6 June 2014, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the case of Jabulani Zulu and 389 Others v eThekwini Municipality and Others.
ILO convention No. 189 concerning decent work for domestic workers, 2011
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2012)
n acknowledgment of the value of domestic workers in South Africa, 26 July 2012 was marked as the National Domestic Workers' Day. Domestic workers the world over are some of the most important members of society, who work ...
South African Human Rights Commission, 2014 - report on the Rights of Access to Sufficient Water and Sanitation
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2014)
On 11 March 2014, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) launched a long-awaited report, titled 'Water and Sanitation, Life and Dignity: Accountability to People who are Poor'. It highlights the constitutional ...
UN Security Council Resolution 2122 (2013) - women, rule of law and transitional justice
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2014)
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 2122 (2013) that aims to strengthen women's role in all stages of conflict prevention and post-conflict reconstruction. The resolution seeks to amplify women's voices at the peace ...
Parliamentarians discuss issues around HIV and AIDS
(ESR Review : Economic and Social Rights in South Africa, 2010)
During the XVIII International AIDS Conference held in Vienna, Austria, from 18-23 July 2010, members and staff of parliament from 47 countries met on 20 July to discuss legislative aspects of HIV relating to key affected ...