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Poverty in the UK—an international human rights issue?

10 Nov 2018

In 2017 14 million people in the UK were living in poverty with child poverty expected to rise further by 2022. Does the visit of the UN Special Rapporteur make this an international human rights issue? … More Poverty in the UK—an international human rights issue?

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Extreme poverty in Nigeria: Are human rights part of the answer?

20 Jul 2018

Nigeria now has the largest number of people living in extreme poverty (less than $1.90 a day). By 2030, 90% of the countries living in extreme poverty will be in Africa. Are human rights part of the answer? … More Extreme poverty in Nigeria: Are human rights part of the answer?

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Why is violent xenophobia on the rise in South Africa?

14 Feb 2018

It is undeniable that South Africa has a problem with xenophobia with a worrying trend in recent years of an increase in the number of violent attacks targeted at foreigners of black African descent. … More Why is violent xenophobia on the rise in South Africa?

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Be Aware: useful articles

  • How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids The Guardian | 27 May 2020
  • Why African governments still hire mercenaries The Economist | 28 May 2020
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  • China: Covid-19 Discrimination Against Africans Human Rights Watch | 5 May 2020
  • Human Rights and Big Business in the COVID-19 Era: 5 Trends to Watch Earth Rights International | 21 April 2020

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