by Duncan Galvin Gaswaga The African Court on Human and People’s Rights is the principal judicial organ of the African Union charged with protecting human rights on the African continent. Established by the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights in 1998, the Court came into force in January 2004 and now marks 20 years …
At 20, Africa’s Human Rights Court Matters More Than Ever Read More »
by Monica Islam Austria recently banned the Hijab in schools in an effort to separate religion from the public sphere, but is it really worth it? In India too, a lawmaker pulled down the face veil of a Muslim female doctor. It is true that Hijab started off as an oppressive tool, invented by misogynistic …
Hijab, Choice or Control? Why Policing What Women Wear Helps No One Read More »
Greenland’s future belongs to Greenlanders, not to outside powers, not to strategic fantasies, and not to the loudest military voice in the room. Recent threats to “acquire” Greenland are a stress test for the rules-based order the Commonwealth claims to stand for, and the Arctic is where that test is now unfolding. by Justin R. …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo If Marriage Is Meant for You, It Will Meet You on Flight 302 to France. Women, I need you to start putting yourself first. Come closer. I love men so much, but let’s speak plainly: the world is kinder to them than it is to you. Not because they’re better — but …
by Sahdev “We are not waiting to inherit the Earth, we are defending it now!” Around the globe, a soft revolution is un-wrapping, this time not in the streets but in courts. Young people are filing lawsuits against their governments for failing to protect the planet. From the islands of Pacific to the plains of …
by Riya Mehta Indigenous peoples in Canada have faced a long history of harm, from colonial control and forced assimilation to ongoing legal struggles for fairness and equality. While governments often speak about reconciliation, real justice has too often come only after harm is done. The case of Jordan’s Principle shows this clearly. In 2007, …
Has Justice for Indigenous Children in Canada Truly Been Served? Read More »
by Adedoyin Ajayi In what the BBC has dubbed Nepal’s worst unrest in decades, the country has been rocked by violent protests that have claimed lives and left several more injured. In this interview, I speak with Sneha Dev, a teacher and HR Assistant from Biratnagar, Nepal. She discusses the motivations behind the protests, the …
by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa The Nigerian educational sector is faced with numerous challenges that permeate across various levels, with pupils at primary schools struggling with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate furniture, and insufficient learning materials, hindering their ability to learn effectively. Similarly, students at secondary level are faced with inadequate funding and poor infrastructure which continue to affect …
Strikes, Broken Promises, and a Fading Future for Nigerian Students Read More »
by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) represents a glaring gap in global governance. Africa’s population is estimated to be around 1.5 billion, which is nearly one-fifth of the global population. Africa’s demographic weight makes the continent a key player in shaping global priorities. These priorities …
Moving Africa to the Centre of the UN Security Council Table is imperative Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Sometime this month, on my way home, something cracked in me. I saw a boy—maybe nine years old—dart through traffic along Iyana Paja, Lagos State, with arms stretched to the sky, his voice hoarse but determined: “Oga mi, boss, abeg give me something. My honourable!” He wasn’t just hungry. He was desperate. …
You Can’t Afford a Child Just Because You Can Make One Read More »
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