Introduction On June 10, 2024, the Chair of African Legal Studies (ALS) at the University of Bayreuth had the unique opportunity to host two distinguished representatives from the African Court…
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Introduction On June 10, 2024, the Chair of African Legal Studies (ALS) at the University of Bayreuth had the unique opportunity to host two distinguished representatives from the African Court…
In his farewell Presidential Address in 1961, outgoing US President Dwight Eisenhower then warned about the dangers of the military-industrial complex. He acknowledged the necessity of collaboration between the US…
Introduction Climate Change is the defining crisis of our time, threatening people’s lives by rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Its impacts primarily affect marginalized groups, but women are…
Introduction A colleague has just defended her work at the University of Bayreuth. In her work, she used several research methods. However, what captured my attention and prompted my thoughts…
Recently, I have commenced my research on climate change litigation in the area of European human rights. One of the first relevant topics of my investigation is the question of…
Introduction Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global epidemic that continues to devastate lives, particularly those of women and children. Despite numerous campaigns, policy frameworks, and international initiatives, GBV remains a…
Introduction ‘Stop! I am too young for this; I want to attend school and become a lawyer’. These were the heart-breaking words of Mabena, a 10-year-old girl from Cross River…
Introduction My recent visit to Karamat Muslim Girls College in Lucknow, India, provides a compelling case study in the intersection of education and gender equality. This nexus aligns closely with…
The field of international law, developed in the shadow of colonialism and global power imbalances, has long been influenced by racial biases and hegemonic interests. These historical and systemic inequalities…