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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

human rights

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Africa

Forced evictions suppress Maasai spirituality & sacred spaces in Tanzania

      In March, the Tanzanian government issued a new round of eviction notices impacting Maasai communities: The first one was issued in Simanjiro district for the expansion of Tarangire National Park while the second was issued to eight villages for the expansion of the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Maasai elders and spiritual leaders say they fear and disapprove of the Tanzanian government’s decision of eviction that has disrupted their […]

todayJune 25, 2024 11

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Africa

Kenyan protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands – what the law says about their rights

        By John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University     Across Kenya, thousands of mostly young citizens are protesting against tax proposals tabled by President William Ruto’s administration in its annual budget legislation. Using hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2024 and #OccupyParliament, protesters have held demonstrations against the finance bill since 18 June 2024. They believe its proposals burden salaried Kenyans, entrepreneurs and consumers. They argue that it goes against […]

todayJune 25, 2024 15

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Local

EU-funded project promotes and protects the rights of the marginalized San communities

      The EU-funded project “Empowering the San: Legal Capacity Building for Human Rights” has officially been activated following a successful two-day inception workshop held from 19 – 20 June 2024, in Windhoek. This project is aimed at strengthening the rights and legal capacities of San communities across Namibia. The workshop was attended by an esteemed gathering of Chiefs, San people from across Namibia, San traditional and community leaders, […]

todayJune 24, 2024 35

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Namibia

High Court’s Landmark Ruling: A Victory for LGBTI Rights

The High Court has declared the common law offences of sodomy and unnatural sexual offences unconstitutional, marking a historic victory for LGBTI rights in Namibia. This landmark ruling, initiated by activist Friedel Dausab, is a significant step towards ending discrimination and affirming constitutional rights. It aligns Namibia with global human rights standards, and civil society organisations are committed to working with the government to ensure its effective implementation and further […]

todayJune 24, 2024 23

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World

Greek coastguard blamed for migrant deaths

The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over three years, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water. The nine, according to the BBC, are among more than 40 people alleged to have died as a result of being forced out of Greek territorial waters, or taken back out to sea after reaching Greek islands. The Greek coastguard told BBC […]

todayJune 17, 2024 32

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Namibia

BIG Coalition Advocates for Basic Income as Human Right

The BIG Coalition asserts that the Basic Income Grant is not charity but a moral imperative and human right, crucial for protecting citizens from poverty. Spokesperson Rinaani Musutua emphasizes the need for social protection amid high unemployment rates, urging the government to fulfill its obligations under international human rights treaties. The coalition views BIG as an economic stimulus, planning a protest march to support a universal, unconditional grant to combat […]

todayJune 13, 2024 22

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EU migration policy is getting tougher: the 3 new tactics used to keep African migrants out

        By Chris Changwe Nshimbi, University of Pretoria and Inocent Moyo, University of Zululand     Nearly a decade has passed since migration to Europe from Africa and the Middle East reached a peak in 2015, referred to as the year of the “migrant crisis”. Over a million people from Africa and the Middle East applied for asylum in the European Union (EU). Since then, numbers have […]

todayJune 11, 2024 13

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