Podcast
Africa Rights Talk
Episodes — page 5
S2 E5: The need for inclusive spaces for trans women in AfricaIn conversation with Dr Anastacia Tomson “I hate so much that we need to define the trans experience through the lenses of trauma, suffering and dysphoria. I really wish we could…
S2 E4: Understanding the rights of sexual minorities as human rights - Dr Adriaan JjuukoIn conversation with Dr Adrian Jjuuko In this episode, Dr Adrian Jjuuko is in conversation with Thiruna Naidoo from the Centre for Human Rights, as they discuss issues affecting t…
S2 E3: The UNCRC and its practical implications in the African context - Adv Karabo OzahIn conversation with Adv Karabo Ozah The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a legally-binding international agreement setting out the civil, political…
S2 E2: Discussion on the United Nations Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty - Prof Manfred NowakIn conversation with Prof Manfred Nowak For children, deprivation of liberty means depriving them of their childhood. Placing children in institutions and other facilities where t…
S2 E1: Journey to becoming the Chairperson of the African Commission - Dr Solomon DerssoIn conversation with Dr Solomon Dersso In 2019, the Centre for Human Rights celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Master's programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa…
S1 E13: Exploring issues affecting migrants in South Africa - Ms Abigail DawsonIn conversation with Ms Abigail Dawson Throughout its history, Africa has experienced migratory movements that are both voluntary and forced and this have contributed to its conte…
S1 E12: Mental health as a human right - Dr Linda BloklandIn conversation with Dr Linda Blokland October is Mental Health Awareness Month and a number of initiatives and campaigns were launched to raise awareness around issues of mental…
S1 E11: What is Africanness? - Prof Charles NgwenaIn conversation with Prof Charles Ngwena Professor Charles Ngwena is a renowned expert on human rights law at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. In this episode,…
S1 E10: Forced sterilisation and the status of women in society - Ms Saoyo Tabitha GriffithIn conversation with Ms Saoyo Tabitha Griffith The issue of forced sterilisation is a little-known matter as women are generally reluctant to discuss their experience. Stemming fr…
S1 E9: Securing family and women's rights through an African response - Prof Fareda BandaIn conversation with Prof Fareda Banda Experience has shown the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to be insufficient in addressing certain chal…
S1 E8: Strategic litigation of economic and social rights: Expectations of compliance and impact - Prof Malcom LangfordIn conversation with Prof Malcolm Langford Economic and social rights have a day to day importance that is often overlooked, despite reflecting the real issues effecting peoples’…
S1 E7: Acknowledging and understanding intersex - Ronie ZuzeIn conversation with Ronie Zuze In this extended episode listeners are taken on Ronie Zuze’s (Programme Coordinator for the Intersex Community of Zimbabwe) journey as an intersex…
S1 E6: Intellectual disabilities as an unjustified barrier to accessing justice - Dr Elizabeth KamundiaIn conversation with Dr Elizabeth Kamundia Many of us take for granted the ability to report crimes, take part in criminal and civil legal proceedings and make ourselves understoo…
S1 E5: Persecution and harmful practices: A daily challenge for persons with albinism - Ms Perpetua SenkoroIn conversation with Ms Perpetua Senkoro The false beliefs surrounding persons with albinism have led to discrimination and their persecution, something Ms Perpetua Senkoro (Advoc…
S1 E4: Violence against women: Is it time to declare a state of emergency? - Prof Rashida ManjooIn conversation with Prof Rashida Manjoo Has violence against women reached a state of emergency? This is exactly what Professor Rashida Manjoo (University of Cape Town, former Un…
S1 E3: Engaging the African Commission on sexuality matters - Mr Berry NibogoraIn conversation with Mr Berry Nibogora One of the more contentious matters before the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, has been, and continues to be centred around…
S1 E2: A weakened African human rights system? - Prof Frans ViljoenIn conversation with Prof Frans Viljoen The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights are key mechanisms within the regio…
S1 E1: The human rights movement: A truly universal system? - Prof Makau MutuaIn conversation with Prof Makau Mutua The fight for the protection of human rights is a global phenomenon, yet the claim to universality of the current human rights system is som…
