Constitution

According to Ireland’s constitution, a woman’s duties are in the home – but a referendum could be about to change its sexist wording

Shutterstock/Everett Collection Laura Cahillane, University of Limerick On March 8 – International Women’s Day – Irish citizens will vote in a referendum on whether or not to replace the so-called “woman in the home” clause in the Irish constitution. This clause, which dates from 1937, specifies that: “The State recognises that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot […]

February 7, 2024 9

World

Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland’s Prime Minister

Poland has a new government after one of the country's former leaders, Donald Tusk made a successful return to frontline politics. Trent Murray reports.

December 13, 2023 25

Local

Namibia’s High Court Embraces Transparency in Judicial Appointments

Windhoek, 28 November 2023 - In a pioneering move toward openness and accountability, the Judicial Service Commission (the Commission) has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to the selection process for judicial appointments to the High Court of Namibia. The decision, reached during the Commission's meeting on 15 September 2023, saw amendments to the Judicial Service Commission Regulations 2011 in accordance with Article 85(3) of the Namibian Constitution. The revised regulations, effective […]

November 28, 2023 12

Namibia

Shut It All Down Namibia to contest 2024 elections

The Shut It All Down Namibia movement has announced its intention to participate in the 2024 Presidential elections. Their focus is on parliamentary approaches to address policy and legal reforms affecting the Constitution, with attention to women and minority rights. We asked the Electoral Commission of Namibia's spokesperson, De Wet Siluka if the Movement is registered as a political party.

November 22, 2023 31