PolicyPublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Gender, Socio-Economic Rights, Transitional JusticeThe State of Transitional Justice in Africa: Inclusive and Participatory Governance, Gender Equality and Socio-economic Justice in AfricaOrganised by the Department of Political Affairs and Peace and Security at the African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and the National Human Rights Council of Morocco, the seventh edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum was convened in Rabat, Morocco, on 12-14 September 2023. The Forum’s diverse thematic focus ranged… Read More CSVRNovember 27, 2024
PolicyPublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Gender, Socio-Economic Rights, Transitional JusticeL'État de la justice transitionnelle en Afrique: Gouvernance inclusive et participative, égalité entre les sexes et justice socio-économique en AfriqueOrganisé par le Département des affaires politiques, de la paix et de la sécurité de la Commission de l’Union africaine, en collaboration avec le Centre d’étude de la violence et de la réconciliation et le Conseil national des droits de l’homme du Maroc, la septième édition du Forum africain sur la justice transitionnelle s’est tenue à Rabat, Maroc, du 12… Read More CSVRNovember 27, 2024
ArticlesMediaAfrican Union, Gender, InequalitiesWhere Are the Women? The AU Mirrors Africa's Burden of PatriarchyThe African Union (AU) stands divided as Israel has been granted observer status in the continental body with angry outbursts and finger-pointing over their treatment of Palestinians. While that debate rages, African leaders seem to agree about another hot-button issue: the role of women in the organisation. Only two women are serving on the Board of the AU, out of… Read More Nonsikelelo NcubeSeptember 13, 2021
PublicationsResearchEx-combatant Reintegration and Demilitarisation, GenderWomen, the Military and Militarisation: Some Questions Raised by the South African CaseThis paper illustrates how women, far from being marginalised from the process of militarisation, can actively contribute towards it. It also illustrates the similarities in the position of women in conventional and guerrilla armies. The South African case shows the durability of patriarchy and the fragility of the gains made for women during periods of war. It sharpens the debate about the relation between equal rights and women's participation in armies. Read More Jacklyn CockApril 24, 1992
