May 22, 2024 A call to action: The humanitarian crisis in the Sahel is worsening In the face of multiple crises, civil society organizations are calling on states and the international community to invest in the long-term well-being of the people ... By Lompo Yandi Español Français
December 20, 2023 Powering democracy and protecting rights: Community committees in three countries To empower people to have agency in their own lives, legal organizations can take practical steps to support local committees in becoming spaces of democratic participation. By Michael Zanchelli and Morgan Hargrave Español
November 22, 2023 Gender justice: A prerequisite for mitigating the impacts of climate crises in Africa To address the unique and disproportionate impact of climate change on womn, funders must prioritize gender justice and womn-led climate change work. By Mimi Ishan Español
July 25, 2023 Weaponizing internet shutdowns to evade accountability for rights violations Internet shutdowns are used to quash dissent and conceal abuses. The rights community should combat this authoritarian tactic. By Jacqueline Rowe & Saba Mah'derom Español
July 24, 2023 Human rights gateway or gatekeeper: Digital IDs on trial in Uganda A legal challenge to Uganda’s national digital ID system may set an important precedent for human rights enforcement in the era of digital government. By Katelyn Cioffi Español
May 17, 2023 Decolonizing the narrative around constitutions, personal laws, and women’s rights Many constitutions contain what are known as “clawback clauses,” which exempt personal law from their guarantees of nondiscrimination. By Satang Nabaneh & Shelley Inglis & Lee Waldorf Español
February 18, 2023 Backlash against individual access to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights Rwanda’s case illustrates the risks of withdrawing from regional human rights bodies. By Mihreteab Tsighe Taye Español
November 10, 2022 Grassroots justice organizations are deploying research to stem the tide of injustice Legal empowerment has the potential to improve our ability to counter threats to human rights. By Adrian Di Giovanni & Poorvi Chitalkar Español Français
October 20, 2022 Fragility, climate change, and the uncertain lives of agro-pastoralist women and girls in East Africa Alongside political and social pressures that agro-pastoralist women and girls face, they must add an urgent one: climate change. By Holly A. Ritchie Español
September 16, 2022 Revitalizing the UN human rights treaty bodies through regionalization Five reasons why the proposal to regionalize treaty body meetings would work. By Marcia V. J. Kran & Shelley Inglis Español
August 31, 2022 Can action coalitions advance the gender equality agenda? The Kenyan government has illustrated the critical role of Action Coalitions as the co-lead of the Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence. By Mmabatho Motsamai & Carol Werunga & Jean Kemitare Español Français
June 6, 2022 An election successfully completed—but at what price? While the unveiling of Somalia's president helps reduce the risk of conflict, the hosting of another ‘election’ on a discriminatory basis is far from ideal. By Claire Thomas & Mohamed Eno Español Somali
May 20, 2022 Stealth privatization: Kenya’s approach to universal health coverage is a private sector giveaway Exclusive new data shows skyrocketing public expenditure on private health facilities in Kenya. By Bassam Khawaja & Rebecca Riddell Español
May 13, 2022 Why business might thwart the UK government’s Rwanda asylum export plan Although the plan was initiated by the government, it seems likely that private enterprises will be asked to play a significant role at all stages of the process. By John Morrison Español
May 3, 2022 The right to health in the Global South: between epidemiology and the pharmaceutical industry Despite Big Pharma's decisive role in the transformation of the right to health, it continues to play a secondary role in the literature. By Everaldo Lamprea Montealegre Español
April 25, 2022 Child migrants are children first As a matter of human rights, our policies must consider child migrants by their status of child before their status of migrant or litigant. By Sarah Damoff Español
April 11, 2022 Vaccine inequity deepens structural racial discrimination Institutional failures enabling global COVID inequity can also deepen structural discrimination. By Ohene Ampofo-Anti & Camila Barretto Maia & Joshua Castellino & Pillkyu Hwang Español Français العربية
December 16, 2021 The rise of youth activism in Africa For Africa to address challenges like climate justice, conflict transformation, and food security, the participation of youth activists will be critical. By Souleymane Sagna Español
December 2, 2021 An interview with practitioners on the front lines of datafication A conversation with Grace Mutung’u on the growing adoption of digital ID in Kenya and how it is changing people’s relationship with the government. By Juan Ortiz Freuler Español
November 14, 2021 What Chile can learn from South Africa about social rights The Chilean Constitutional Convention should give careful thought to how to strengthen the relationship between social rights and the right to equality and non-discrimination. By Sandra Liebenberg Español
November 10, 2021 A discriminatory system killed a transgender man in Egypt By reforming its own system, Egypt can influence positive changes in other countries in the region and lead the way for accessible legal gender recognition mechanisms. By Nora Noralla Español العربية
October 8, 2021 Tunisian human rights activism in the 1960s: Revolutionaries, intellectuals and prisoners of conscience One should be cautious when conflating today’s human rights understanding with that of the past when narrating human rights history. By Marc Schade-Poulsen Français Español
October 1, 2021 The challenges of sharing the unknown history of the South African constitution A new online archive and exhibition tells the little-known stories and behind-the-scenes challenges of the country's constitution. By Lauren Segal & Lwando Xaso Español Français
September 17, 2021 More than a united kingdom: how Botswana became a powerful example for human rights in Africa While some economists and political scientists praise Botswana as a ‘success story’, the country provides more than just a tale of growth and stability. By James Kirby Français Español
July 20, 2021 Adapting tech tools for human rights monitoring: lessons from Burundi Tech tools can provide great opportunities and challenges to document human rights violations, notably in contexts of acute crisis. By Vincent Ploton & Connie Moon Sehat Español Français
April 20, 2021 Protecting the many left behind: social security policies in Africa The politicization of social protection provides opportunities to place it more firmly in the public sphere of government responsibilities, but it also poses challenges ... By Hans-Otto Sano Español
February 24, 2021 The frontline communities resisting destructive development agendas in Madagascar This women-led movement in Madagascar is resisting extractive development projects on the island, in exchange for alternatives that respect the land and the indigenous ... By Volahery Andriamanantenasoa & Maggie Mapondera Français
February 12, 2021 Partnering with organizations in an international context: lessons from NGO workers in East Africa Academic institutions must be intentional about designing collaborative projects and fostering institutional knowledge on how to find and keep partners. By Colette Salemi & Ragui Assaad Español
December 10, 2020 Why women’s right to health and gender equality should be your business In order to address existing inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic, companies should make a serious effort in reducing the gender pay gap, upholding maternity ... By Layanna Martin & Neel Gammelgård Español
November 19, 2020 Research-practice partnerships in Ethiopia confront sexual violence on campus Confronting sexual violence on campus: research-practice in Ethiopia By Hanna Wedajo & Joan DeJaeghere & Mahlet Yednkachew Français
November 17, 2020 Recent developments in the UN Human Rights Council offer new opportunities to combat racism and police brutality Time will tell whether Resolution 43/1 will dispose Human Rights Council membership to address situations of gross and systematic violations in other countries ... By Peter Splinter Español
October 26, 2020 Can the virtual sessions of the African Commission generate more civil society participation? The first ever virtual session, triggered by a pandemic, may have just heralded a potential future of more accessible and inclusive ACHPR sessions. By Japhet Biegon Français
September 28, 2020 Can the African regional human rights system preserve ESC rights in a pandemic? Many states still fail to realize that protecting the rights of the poor will ultimately make addressing a pandemic—and other global crises—easier. By Stanley Ibe Français
July 9, 2020 A feminist vision to address labour exploitation in Ethiopia Ethiopia needs a stand-alone feminist campaign calling for a new vision of job creation that prioritizes dignified work and decent wages for both men and women. By Sehin Teferra Français
July 7, 2020 From Toyi-toyi to “I Can’t Breathe”: African lessons in protest and liberation Americans seeking racial justice can learn a lot about protest and liberation from Africans. By Emerson Sykes Español
June 28, 2020 Litigation to challenge large extractive projects is gaining traction in Africa Communities in Africa are increasingly using litigation to challenge large extractive projects that exacerbate the climate emergency and loss of biodiversity. By Pooven Moodley Español
June 10, 2020 How can national human rights institutions improve access to remedy for rights abuses? New data from Africa provides insights into the role of national human rights institutions in access to remedy for business-related human rights abuses. By Nora Götzmann & Sébastien Lorion Español Français
May 15, 2020 Making a Community Action Net (work): organising in the times of COVID-19 Community Action Networks in South Africa bring residents from varied backgrounds into collective action to find solutions to COVID-related issues. By Ella Scheepers & Ishtar Lakhani & Kasey Armstrong Français Español
April 15, 2020 Using legal empowerment to fight exploitative land investors in Sierra Leone Legal empowerment helps locals to understand and claim their rights, resulting in a legal victory for communities in Sierra Leone against exploitative corporations. By Hassan Sesay & Daniel Sesay Español Français
April 1, 2020 Challenging the oil industry through community action in Western Uganda One women’s group in Uganda is showing that solidarity, community and the determination to sustain generative ways of life can be unstoppable, even in the face ... By Wangũi wa Kamonji Español Português
December 5, 2019 Indigenous women in Kenya rebuild resilience amidst an eco-cultural crisis In the face of growing climate change, indigenous women in Kenya are remembering and reinstating their native agricultural practices, to build resilience and reclaim ... By Wangũi wa Kamonji Español Português
November 27, 2019 How do treaty bodies respond to situations of crisis such as Burundi? Treaty bodies showed their ability to take the right measures in situations of crisis like in Burundi. A coordination with the high-level bodies of the United Nations, ... By Armel Niyongere Español Français
November 6, 2019 Economic and social rights force us to pressure a return to the state Constitutional entrenchment is only part of the battle for recognition of economic and social rights, as many South African cases have made clear. By Katharine G. Young Español Français
August 20, 2019 Intellectual property as a tool of empowerment When much broader communities can harness intellectual property rights, these shifts can contribute to reducing inequality and improving the standard of life for ... By Sarah Yookyung Kim Español Français
June 12, 2019 The fight for “fun”damental rights for sex workers in South Africa Humour is one of the most effective tools in our activist arsenal, because it has the ability to bring people together from a space of shared connection rather ... By Ishtar Lakhani Español Français
April 2, 2019 Strategic litigation in a perfect storm—South Africa The courts have done much in South Africa to advance human rights and promote equality, but in what remains a grossly unequal society they can only do so much. By Jason Brickhill Español isiXhosa
February 28, 2019 A hashtag that inspired hope: #GambiaHasDecided A movement that started as a simple hashtag, declaring that #GambiaHasDecided, is bringing a fresh wave of optimism and hope to political turmoil in the Gambia. By Salieu Taal Français Español
February 12, 2019 Human rights—tackling inequality by catalyzing the agents of social change Some argue human rights are insufficient to tackle inequality but overlook the emancipatory power of rights—to create the space to mobilize for change, a dynamic ... By Jackie Dugard Español Français
January 3, 2019 A tech solution to documenting sexual violence A simple app, developed in close co-operation with clinicians, police and other end-users, is making it easier to effectively document and prosecute sexual assault ... By Suzanne Kidenda & Katy Johnson Español Français
October 11, 2018 Despite record inequality, UK and EU won’t challenge Swaziland’s monarch The UK and EU are ignoring Swaziland’s threats to human rights and civic space, refusing to hold the monarchy to account. By Sunit Bagree
March 20, 2018 Illegal logging fuels conflict and violence against women in South Sudan Mismanagement of timber resources and illegal logging are exacerbating South Sudan’s conflict and destroying the environment, and women are the most severely affected. By Caroline Kiarie-Kimondo
March 1, 2018 Community participation in the face of gatekeeping: lessons from Kenya Cartels in Kenya are controlling public resources and access to information, but community mobilization is starting to change this power dynamic. By Collins Liko Español
February 28, 2018 DNA testing can help – and hinder – sexual violence prosecutions DNA technology in sexual violence cases can strengthen investigations and prosecutions, but training on how to collect and preserve evidence is equally important ... By Karen Naimer Español Français
January 9, 2018 Empowering language of rights underlies increasing use in HIV advocacy Local HIV activists are expanding human rights discourse into health advocacy, largely due to belief in the empowering impact of rights language, not expectations ... By Kristi Heather Kenyon Setswana Zulu
December 6, 2017 As NGOs speak out, expect clampdowns to grow Governments from Uganda to Poland are silencing activists and organizations that criticize them—what can these NGOs do to fight back? By David Kode Español
November 16, 2017 Building up vs. trickling down: human rights in Southern Africa Do we achieve human rights by enacting UN-sanctioned treaties at the legislative level, or at the grassroots level? The history and culture of each country may ... By Kristi Heather Kenyon Español Setswana Zulu
November 14, 2017 Using community-led activism and public opinion to stop harmful development Several investment banks recently withdrew from a project in Malawi due to community-led activism and research on the inherent risks of the proposed plan. By John Mwebe & Preksha Kumar
October 17, 2017 Human rights justice requires corporate information sharing Legal reform is needed to ensure that victims of human rights abuses have access to the relevant information they need to challenge corporations. By Audrey Gaughran
September 14, 2017 Court judgements are shaking political foundations—and upholding rights In Kenya, Guatemala and Brazil, courts have defied presidents and shaken up politics—is court-centric advocacy one of the few remaining avenues to legitimately ... By James A. Goldston Español
August 22, 2017 Why an anti-ICC narrative may help Kenyan leaders win votes Anti-ICC narratives resonate with a crucial minority of Kenyan citizens, but not with victims of political violence. By Geoff Dancy
August 16, 2017 How to confront restrictive legislation in Nigeria Linking online campaigns to offline action has become critical in challenging closing spaces in Nigeria. By Victoria Ohaeri Français
June 14, 2017 A levy in the African Union could be a step towards independence A new levy in the African Union could lead to more financial independence—but who is funding human rights? By Amandine Rushenguziminega Français
May 11, 2017 Ready for anything: how preparation can improve trauma recovery When in the field, human rights workers must be better prepared for trauma in order to heal from it. By Zelalem Kibret العربية
April 9, 2017 Fighting stigma: protecting the mental health of African rights advocates Human rights advocates in Africa face significant challenges in getting past mental health stigmas in order to get help. By Douglas Mathew Mawadri Français العربية
April 3, 2017 Looking deeper to understand African governments’ opposition to the ICC African governments are withdrawing from the ICC with valid criticisms—but what can be done to make the Court less imbalanced? By Ayodele Akenroye
February 23, 2017 Opportunities for resistance: Trump’s authoritarianism and the law Human rights values and rule of law are lost on authoritarians, but the need to clothe their action in forms of law is not. By Stuart Wilson
February 14, 2017 An elusive justice—holding parent companies accountable for human rights abuse A UK judgement on Shell’s operations in Nigeria yet again shows the need to prevent powerful multinationals hiding behind their subsidiaries to dodge accountability ... By Joe Westby Español
February 7, 2017 “Quit before they get hit”: withdrawals from the ICC are an indicator of the Court’s success Are presidents who seek to withdraw from the ICC in denial about a rare instance of achieved gender equality? By Chris Dolan
December 21, 2016 The complex reality beyond the trial of Dominic Ongwen Dominic Ongwen faces trial at the ICC for crimes of which he was also a victim—forcing us to reevaluate dichotomies of guilt and innocence. By Sarah Kihika Kasande & Virginie Ladisch
November 21, 2016 The ICC needs to ally with victims To survive the current crisis, the ICC must recruit its most persuasive allies—the victims of atrocity crimes themselves. By Reed Brody Français
November 8, 2016 How we talk about mass violence: the cultural effects of Darfur campaigns When NGOs alter their narratives of mass violence depending on the cultural characteristics of each country, which version dominates? By Joachim J. Savelsberg
October 30, 2016 A string of departures from the ICC is ringing alarm bells Three African states have pulled out of the ICC with other departures in the works, putting ICC legitimacy in crisis. By James A. Goldston
September 28, 2016 Blame South Sudanese leadership, not George Clooney The crisis in South Sudan is a result of its current leadership – the country wasn’t doomed to fail – and its people welcome celebrities like George Clooney who ... By Majak D’Agoôt & Remember Miamingi
September 28, 2016 Letter to George Clooney Celebrity activism risks reducing complex political issues to simple morality tales, leading to emotional politics and irresponsible interventions. By Rita Abrahamsen
September 16, 2016 New Katanga trial shows DRC’s potential to try complex international crimes A DRC warlord convicted by the ICC will now also face prosecution by national courts in the DRC—an enormously welcome step. By Paul Seils & Myriam Raymond-Jetté
September 14, 2016 Rethinking what ICC success means at the Bemba Trial When measuring ICC success, we need to examine the local impact and not just the international effects. By Valerie Arnould Français
August 3, 2016 To implement Agenda 2030 in Africa, people must be at the centre Increasing threats to citizens’ freedoms will derail the sustainable development goals. By Charles Kojo Vandyck & Maame Darkwaa Twum Barima
July 6, 2016 For sexual minorities, “closing space” for civil society means losing access to critical services Closing space for African sexual and gender minority groups is about far more than advocacy—it is about accessing critical services that no one else provides. By David Kuria Mbote Français
July 5, 2016 Lessons from Kenya: unpacking the ICC’s deterrent effect Although recent empirical work suggests that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has a deterrent effect, Kenya’s experience requires a deeper look. By Yvonne M. Dutton & Tessa Alleblas
June 13, 2016 Revising perceptions of the rights of older people in Africa A new African treaty promises to protect the human rights of the elderly. By Jamillah Mwanjisi
June 8, 2016 Do South Africans really have the right to protest? South Africans’ right to protest exists on paper, but authorities have effectively suppressed dissent by making it too dangerous. By Julian Brown
April 21, 2016 In for the long haul: a creative fight for space in Kenya What started as a “one time” reform exercise has turned into a long-term battle for Kenyan civil society. By Ezra Mbogori Français
April 20, 2016 In the name of security: when silencing active citizens creates even greater problems Silencing activists in the name of security can stifle actors most likely to challenge extremist ideologies, making insecurity worse. By Iva Dobichina & Poonam Joshi Español
March 31, 2016 Refugee protection is politics The best refugee legislation in the world will have little effect when those seeking protection are characterized as security risks. By Roni Amit & Loren B. Landau Français
March 22, 2016 Running the numbers on ICC deterrence: when does it actually work? Systematic assessments reveal that the ICC can deter intentional civilian killing, but only under the right conditions. By Hyeran Jo & Beth A. Simmons Español
March 8, 2016 Without addressing women’s security, we can’t hope for equality Understanding why and how insecurity affects women is key to overcoming inequality across all dimensions of empowerment. By Amrita Kapur Español
February 26, 2016 End the attacks—protecting the rights of persons with albinism A newly appointed UN expert sets out a plan to protect the rights of persons with albinism. By Ikponwosa Ero Kiswahili
December 2, 2015 Côte d’Ivoire: The International Criminal Court with its back against the wall Four years after the ICC's intervention in Ivory Coast, opinions are still divided regarding its impact By Eric-Aimé Semien Français
November 9, 2015 What do South Africans really think about sexual orientation and gender identity? South Africa stands apart from the criminalization of homosexuality in Africa, but without surveys, we still don’t know the public’s opinion. By Carla Sutherland
August 26, 2015 ICC success depends on its impact locally Delivering justice for victims is the raison d’etre of the ICC. But making justice count for victims requires much more than fair trials in a Hague courtroom. By Elizabeth Evenson Français
August 24, 2015 Law and politics at the International Criminal Court The ICC should be above politics, but some of the rules found in the Rome Statute make that difficult. By Benson Chinedu Olugbuo
August 11, 2015 The realpolitik of rights and democracy What happens when human rights and democracy do not only advance Western foreign policy, but also contribute to producing, not reducing, poverty? By Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua
August 4, 2015 Internationalisation: lessons from the women’s movement The internationalisation debate can learn a lot from women’s movements in terms of opening spaces and opportunities for the voiceless. By Muthoni Muriithi Français
June 9, 2015 Do African rights groups have the “how” to internationalise? Internationalising human rights work in Africa will always be a distant dream unless rights groups operate beyond survivability. By Charles Kojo Vandyck
April 14, 2015 The Ongwen trial at the ICC: tough questions on child soldiers LRA commander and former child soldier Dominic Ongwen’s forthcoming trial at the ICC risks obscuring the complex question of how to achieve justice when a victim ... By Mark Drumbl Español العربية
March 5, 2015 Religion inspires in ways that international law does not Using extreme examples to justify a purely secular human rights approach does a disservice to the many religious leaders doing progressive work. By Abadir M. Ibrahim العربية
February 3, 2015 The ICC’s deterrent impact – what the evidence shows Despite increased criticism against the International Criminal Court, new evidence suggests that the Court may be having a real deterrent impact. By Geoff Dancy & Bridget Marchesi & Florencia Montal & Kathryn Sikkink Español Français
January 23, 2015 Don’t ditch the “local” when scrambling to “go global” We cannot afford to globalize human rights at the expense of local context. To be sustainable and effective, local activists must lead and adapt human rights initiatives ... By Stanley Ibe Español Français العربية
January 8, 2015 The ICC and beyond: tipping the scales of international justice International Criminal Court developments in 2014 have certainly been important, but we must also look to key events in regional and national institutions that ... By Ottilia Anna Maunganidze
January 6, 2015 Tradition should defer to human rights, not the other way around ‘Traditional African ways’ is not a monolith. It has evolved over time and must evolve again to adapt to human rights. Human rights should not defer to tradition ... By Leo Igwe
December 11, 2014 Throwing justice under the bus is not the way to go Past experience suggests warnings that international criminal trials impede peace efforts are overblown. The ICC prosecutor mustn’t politicize her mandate by paying ... By Richard Dicker Français
December 3, 2014 Justice denied? The ICC’s record in the DRC The ICC has pursued the "small fish" in the DRC, letting those most responsible for the worst crimes off the hook. By Pascal Kambale Français
December 2, 2014 Beyond foreign funding – selling human rights in Africa Human rights groups can survive in the current funding climate if they shift their focus towards locally driven funding resources. By Charles Kojo Vandyck Español Français
November 27, 2014 The politics of impunity little impacted by the ICC The intervention of the ICC in some countries has many effects, but little impact on promoting real accountability – and at times working against that goal. By Sarah Nouwen Español
November 20, 2014 ‘Sovereignty’ no defence against ICC action in Sudan Respect for ‘sovereignty’ is no defence against ICC action in Sudan, as the government claims. International standards, many that Sudan signed, make clear a state’s ... By Kamal Elgizouli Español العربية
November 17, 2014 Filling the gap: why prayer camps in Ghana are sometimes the only option Human Rights Watch’s scathing critique of Ghana’s prayer camps misses the point. For many people struggling with mental illness and social stigmatization, the camps ... By Abamfo Ofori Atiemo Français
November 11, 2014 The International Criminal Court in Africa: a failed experiment? Africa can benefit greatly from an International Criminal Court that is credible, fair, competent and independent - the current Court fails on all counts. By Mwangi S. Kimenyi
November 6, 2014 The ICC mustn’t give up in Kenya While the ICC has encountered serious challenges in Kenya, the Court has an important role to play in strengthening Kenyan rule of law and holding elites to account. By Njonjo Mue Kiswahili
November 3, 2014 The ICC – breach in the dyke, or high water mark? The International Criminal Court has failed to live up to expectations that it would mark the end of impunity. Beset by controversy, and its continued relevance ... By David Petrasek Français
October 10, 2014 The (in)human dimension of Ghana’s prayer camps Ambamfo Ofori Atiemo says that prayer camps in Ghana deserve a closer look, as they are a supposedly compassionate, faith-based response to mental disability. Human ... By Shantha Rau Barriga Français
October 8, 2014 Should it matter how the mass is mobilized? On the streets of Nigeria, what seems like the “voice of the people” is often just unquestioning followers, echoing the opinions of religious leaders. The human ... By Kechi Nomu Français
October 7, 2014 Preaching for human rights Human rights advocates must take their message to street corners, like preachers, and teach the people love for everyone, irrespective of race, tribe and sexual ... By Beatrice Lamwaka Français
September 9, 2014 Pentecostal Christianity: retrogressive force or dynamic ally? Pentecostal Christianity is one of the fastest growing religious forces in the world. Although many secular human rights activists view Pentecostalism as retrogressive, ... By Richard L. Wood Español Français
September 4, 2014 A tax on texting? Getting creative with funding human rights in Africa For too long, the African Union and its human rights bodies have depended on foreign aid. If the Union implements a radical new financing tax on airline tickets, ... By Selemani Kinyunyu Français
August 14, 2014 Whose faith wins? Keeping religion out of the law Religion may help to control behavior and justify human worth and dignity, but in Nigeria, the co-existence of Sharia law with English Common Law has had serious ... By Geraldyn Ezeakile Français
June 12, 2014 In Africa, human rights and religion often go together In Africa and other regions in the global South, religion and human rights support similar values. For years, religion has helped disenfranchised groups the way ... By Abamfo Ofori Atiemo Français
March 18, 2014 Faith and health care in Africa: a complex reality It’s time to move past overly simplistic arguments surrounding Catholics and condoms, and make an effort to understand the real and very complex contributions of ... By Jill Olivier Français العربية
March 4, 2014 Kenyan rights groups under fire: are officials abusing the “Beijing Consensus”? Kenyan officials under International Criminal Court indictment seek caps for foreign funding to local NGOs, raising the spectre of a “Beijing Consesus” for African ... By Melaku Mulualem
February 20, 2014 Exploring local possibilities for local rights Designing and planning solutions to human rights problems from thousands of miles away often produces unsustainable results. The time has come for Southern human ... By Okeoma Ibe Français
February 19, 2014 Beyond deterrence: the ICC effect in the DRC When does the ICC have a preventive effect? Evidence from DRC shows that it may not be the logic of deterrence that works best to prevent atrocities. By Michael Broache Français
February 12, 2014 Local funds for local issues: raising the bar International aid is not ethically wrong, and local rights groups will use it for years to come. We must also mobilize domestic funds, however, by gaining a better ... By Osai Ojigho Français
December 18, 2013 In Kenya, averting a move to strangle civil society with the financial noose In October Kenya introduced legislation capping foreign funding to NGOs and requiring that money be channeled through a government body. Though narrowly defeated, ... By Maina Kiai Français
November 13, 2013 The challenge of finding funding for gay rights in Cameroon When the EU awarded a large grant to Alice Nkom for her work defending gay people in Cameroon it was attacked for encouraging illegal activity. Here Nkom describes ... By Alice Nkom Español Français العربية
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