Feminist struggles in Africa are fought from various fronts, with the law representing but one of them. A major weakness that continues to affect much feminist activism on the continent is the lack…
This case study article examines the South African context, introduces the Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) in Cape Town, South Africa as a feminist organisation, and explores the strategies of the W…
This case study article examines the South African context, introduces the Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) in Cape Town, South Africa as a feminist organisation, and explores the strategies of the WLC…
Law enforcement officials throughout the world may have to use force in the course of their duties. But unlike many of the activities for which law enforcement officials are responsible (e.g. traff…
Introduction: The first author participated in a course related to critical feminist schools of thought while pursuing her doctoral program. Engaging with a scholarly community of feminist research…
This case study takes a personal look at legal action taken against a Zambian hotel in Lusaka during the period 1984–1992 to stop their discrimination against women in access to the hotel. The …
Burundi is similar to Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya in that same sex sexuality and sex work are criminalized under the Penal Code of 2009. This report is mapping the growth of the LBGT and sex worker…