Information on "Human Rights" and "Southern Africa"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Citizens Perception on Migration in South Africa
Author: Mandela Mataure
Publisher: Afrobarometer
The Afrobarometer has been tracking public attitudes towards foreigners resident in South Africa since 2008 because of a vigorous public debate on immigration controls, attacks on foreigners from other African states and accusations of xenophobia. More on «Citizens Perception on Migration in South Africa»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
The Challenges and Ambiguities of South Africa's Foreign Policy
Author: Jean-Paul Marthoz
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In the roughly two decades since the African National Congress's electoral victory, South Africa has scored some significant victories and become one of the major players on the continent and a legitimate voice of Africa on the world scene. More on «The Challenges and Ambiguities of South Africa's Foreign Policy»
October 2011
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26 Oct 2011
Report of the Second International Consultation on HIV-Related Legal Services and Rights
Author: John Godwin
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
This report is an overview of the Second International Consultation on HIV-Related Legal Services and Rights, which brought together lawyers and activists from Southern Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Latin America and the USA. More on «Report of the Second International Consultation on HIV-Related Legal Services and Rights»
September 2011
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Sep 2011
Sources of State Legitimacy in Contemporary South Africa
Author: Danielle Carter
Publisher: Afrobarometer
A key question confronting states that have recently transitioned from authoritarian rule is how to legitimate institutions of the state. More on «Sources of State Legitimacy in Contemporary South Africa»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Traumatic Stress Update 1/2
Author: Tumi Kekana, Megan Bantjes
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
The first article included in this issue is based on an interview that Megan Bantjes – the Community Work Coordinator – held with two CSVR Community Facilitators. More on «Traumatic Stress Update 1/2»
January 2011
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2011
Towards Customary Legal Empowerment in Namibia
Author: Janine Ubink
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Based on lessons from initiatives undertaken in Namibia, this report seeks to establish whether 'best practices' can be derived, which would aim to empower women through customary legal systems. More on «Towards Customary Legal Empowerment in Namibia»
October 2010
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Oct 2010
The Security Sector in Southern Africa
Author: Phillipe Azanzi, Marilize Ackermann, Joao Carlos Colaco, Boichoko Abraham Ditlhake, Ebai Eban, Charles Goredema, Sabelo Gumedze, Cheryl Hendricks, Berber Hettinga, Lauren Hutton, Leon Kukkuk, Gabriel Malebang, Aquinaldo Mandlate, Themba Masuku, Mpho Molomo, Bob Libert Muchabaiwa, Lukas Muntingh, Takawira Musavengana, Johan Potgieter, Sean Tait, Stephen van Neel
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This monograph is a study of the security sector in six Southern African countries, namely Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. More on «The Security Sector in Southern Africa»
January 2010
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2010
The Justice Sector Afterthought
Author: Chris Mahoney
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This book addresses the frictions between protecting the rights of accused persons and protecting the physical and psychological well-being of witnesses in Africa. More on «The Justice Sector Afterthought»
October 2009
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27 Oct 2009
Zimbabwe: The Power Sharing Agreement and Implications for US Policy
Author: Lauren Ploch
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report on Zimbabwe offers background on the political situation in the country since the power sharing agreement between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai was completed in January 2009. More on «Zimbabwe: The Power Sharing Agreement and Implications for US Policy»
March 2009
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Mar 2009
Batswana Support Press Freedom and Critical Speech
Author: M Lekorwe
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This paper analyzes the position of the people of Botswana on freedom of speech and media freedom according to an October 2008 survey. More on «Batswana Support Press Freedom and Critical Speech»
