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The Impact of Child Labor Legislation in the DRC

In this post, Anoussa Salim examines whether the DRC’s legal and regulatory frameworks on child labour align with humanitarian law standards. She argues that while the DRC has a strong legal framework, poor enforcement, driven by poverty, corruption, and weak oversight, undermines its effectiveness. The post calls for a holistic strategy that includes law enforcement, socioeconomic reform, and greater corporate accountability.

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Human Rights, International Law Bryony Fox Human Rights, International Law Bryony Fox

African Union’s new Protocol on statelessness: a beacon of hope for children’s rights

The African Union (AU) has taken a monumental step towards protecting the right to nationality in Africa. At the 37th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly, the new Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights was adopted, addressing the critical issue of statelessness. This historic move fills a crucial gap in the African Charter, ensuring the eradication of statelessness. Byrony Fox explores the significance of this Protocol and its impact on Human Rights in the region.

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Kenya, Human Rights Joshua Malidzo Nyawa Kenya, Human Rights Joshua Malidzo Nyawa

Enlivening the Paramountcy of the ‘Best Interests of the Child’ Principle: Kenya’s Supreme Court Judgment

In a groundbreaking decision on September 8, 2023, Kenya's Supreme Court overturned rulings from lower courts that prioritised public interest over the "best interests of the child" principle. In this blog post, Joshua Nyawa discusses the significance of this judgement which redefined cases involving children accused of criminal offenses, emphasising the best interest of the child over mere public curiosity.

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