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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"African Children's Charter"”.
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The balance between child autonomy and parental autonomy in Malawi; an analysis of the Child Care, Protection and Justice Act
For a long time children have been considered to be vulnerable persons, incapable of making rational decisions. As a result, decisions have been made for children by other people such as their parents or guardians. In most African societies, including Malawi, children remain largely voiceless and …
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Consent to minor customary marriages perpetuates abuse towards african girls and women in south africa
That in terms of South African law, a minor under the age of 18 years, may enter into a valid and legally binding civil or customary marriage if they obtain consent from their parent or guardian, but only if said marriage is found to be “in the best interests of the child”. That, furthermore, this …
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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 …