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- Conflict in all its forms is endemic all over the world. Violent conflict is prevalent in Africa. Violent conflict exists within a triangle of relationships. This involves the belligerents and the citizens of whatever location the conflict is taking place. In many analyses of conflicts however, the citizens part of this triangle is often ignored. In particular, even within the 'citizens' corner of the triangle, the most vulnerable groups are rarely considered. The most vulnerable groups within any conflict situations are women and children. In normal situations, children and women in society require special care and protection. If this is accepted to be true in situations outside conflict, it is even more so in conflict situations. This article explores the basis on which the situation of women and children in conflict situations should be analysed. It outlines the broad canvass within which conflicts affect women and children, and examines the rights platform on which the welfare of women and children in conflict situations is based. It outlines the legal basis for the protection of women and children, and outlines the law on women and children in conflict situations. The article offers an analysis of 'rights', especially as they are perceived in the African context. It points out the ways in which the rights of women and children are eroded, especially in contexts of conflict. Ultimately, the article suggests a way out of the current situation, and outlines a programme for future action.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Africa Media Review
- Date Issued:
- 1996-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- African Journal of Political Science
- Notes:
- Letter to a friend from Harvard law student regarding his attendance at Boston political festivals where he heard Abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and at a women's rights convention. He also discusses politics in the 1860 election.
- Date Created:
- 1860-06-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- 27 p. 18 cm.
- Data Provider:
- University of Michigan. Libraries
- Collection:
- Boston,: Lee and Shepard, and Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library
- Notes:
- 48 p. 23 cm. and "Part of an extended study of the life and works of Brockden Brown which the author has in forward state of preparation."
- Data Provider:
- University of Michigan. Libraries
- Collection:
- Austin, Tex.,: The University and Ann Arbor, Michigan: University of Michigan Library