Synopses & Reviews
This book examines the international instruments that deal with the human rights of women and, in addition, the specifically African experience in trying to implement them. Some topics discussed include female genital mutilation, human rights of women in armed conflict, refugee women, and women and Islam. The editors aim to better equip human rights workers, teachers, lawyers, civil servants, community leaders, students, and academics, preparing them to address cases of inequality, and contribute to women's empowerment by making more effective use of existing international standards.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-326) and index.
About the Author
Wolfgang Benedek is Professor of International Law at the University of Graz. Esther Mayambala Kisaakye is a member of the Faculty of Law, Makerere University. Gerd Oberleitner is Lecturer in International Law at the University of Graz.
Table of Contents
I: Human Rights of Women: International Instruments * International Human Rights Law: The Relevance of Gender--Christine Ainetter-Brautigman * Human Rights of Women at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the United Nations--Dorota Gierycz * Charter-based Activities regarding Women's Rights in the United Nations and Specialized Agencies--Dorothea Gaudart * The Prohibition of Gender-specific Discrimination under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights--Manfred Nowak * The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women--Andrew Byrnes * Women and Humanitarian Law--Françoise Hampson * The European Human Rights System in Comparison with Other Regional Systems--Wolfgang Benedek *
II: Human Rights of Women-African Experiences * Introduction to the African System of Protection of Human Rights and the Draft Protocol--Henry Onoria * Women's Rights Under Islam--Khadija Elmadmad * Women, Culture, and Human Rights with Special References to the Practices of Female Genital Mutilation, Polygamy, and Brideprice in Africa--Joe Oloka-Onyango * Women in the armed Forces in Uganda: Human Rights Issues--Apollo Makubuya * Women Prisoners and Female Staff in Uganda Prisons--Kurt Neudek
I: Human Rights of Women: International Instruments * International Human Rights Law: The Relevance of Gender--Christine Ainetter-Brautigman * Human Rights of Women at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the United Nations--Dorota Gierycz * Charter-based Activities regarding Women's Rights in the United Nations and Specialized Agencies--Dorothea Gaudart * The Prohibition of Gender-specific Discrimination under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights--Manfred Nowak * The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women--Andrew Byrnes * Women and Humanitarian Law--Françoise Hampson * The European Human Rights System in Comparison with Other Regional Systems--Wolfgang Benedek * II: Human Rights of Women-African Experiences * Introduction to the African System of Protection of Human Rights and the Draft Protocol--Henry Onoria * Women's Rights Under Islam--Khadija Elmadmad * Women, Culture, and Human Rights with Special References to the Practices of Female Genital Mutilation, Polygamy, and Brideprice in Africa--Joe Oloka-Onyango * Women in the armed Forces in Uganda: Human Rights Issues--Apollo Makubuya * Women Prisoners and Female Staff in Uganda Prisons--Kurt Neudek