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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child"”.
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The effectiveness of protecting children's rights in post-conflict Liberian society
This dissertation will primarily involve desk-based research to examine those provisions of the Liberian Children's Law that refer to measures preventing the use of children in armed conflict, measures protecting children from being used in armed conflict as well as measures reintegrating children …
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When parents die: locating children's right to economic security in South Africa's law of succession and guardianship
South Africa's era as a constitutional democracy has coincided with the recognition of children as independent rights-holders within its legal system. Signature and ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) …
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Childhood statelessness in Kenya: an appraisal of legislative compliance with international human rights law obligations
Childhood statelessness is a global concern because statelessness occurs in all the continents. A ‘stateless child’ refers to a child who is not legally recognised as a citizen of any state under its citizenship laws. In Kenya, childhood statelessness arises in both non-migratory and migratory …
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Harmful traditional practices, (male circumcision and virginity testing of girls) and the legal rights of children
In South Africa the practice of virginity testing is most prevalent in KwaZulu-Natal amongst the Zulu and Xhosa. Proponents of the practice claim that some of the benefits include the prevention of the spread of HIV/Aids as well as teenage pregnancy and the detection of children who are sexually …
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Understanding kinship care of children in Africa: a family environment or an alternative care option?
In Africa generally, orphaned and vulnerable children are traditionally cared for by their relatives or close family friends; this is an abiding practice even in contemporary times. This was historically considered to be a moral obligation binding on different relatives in different ways or at …
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Strengthening the implementation of early childhood development policies to improve quality
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a priority in Tshwane North, South Africa. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of how Early Childhood Development (ECD) officials implement ECD policies appropriately to strengthen and improve quality education for all. The stakeholders in the …
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Advancing the best interests of the child in South African family-related legal disputes
This thesis examines the extent to which South Africa complies with international standards in protecting the best interests of the child in family-related legal disputes. The thesis applies a doctrinal methodology, drawing on primary sources such as international treaties, South African …
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Advancing the best interests of the child in South African family-related legal disputes
This thesis examines the extent to which South Africa complies with international standards in protecting the best interests of the child in family-related legal disputes. The thesis applies a doctrinal methodology, drawing on primary sources such as international treaties, South African …
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ANTROPOLOGIE DEI DIRITTI UMANI. PERCORSI AFRICANI.
The Human Rights topic is increasing its relevance in the field of legal studies and in the agenda of inter/transnational actors. The Sociology of Law is deeply engaged in this dialogue, but some of its contributions seem to share a common lack of concern about the dimensions of cultural legitimacy …