SER Publications

Projet de rapport de recherche sur le statut juridique des parajuristes communautaires dans certains pays francophones: leçons, défis et bonnes pratiques practices [French version]
Robert Nanima and Ebenezer Durojaye
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23 Nov, 2023

This research report is the outcome of a joint research project between the Dullah Omar Institute and the African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice in Africa (ACE-AJ). This project documented the role, functions, challenges and regulation of paralegals in Burundi, Cote D’Ivoire and Senegal.

A Research Report on the Legal Recognition of Paralegals in Africa: Lessons, Challenges and Good Practices
Robert Nanima and Ebenezer Durojaye
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28 Feb, 2022

This report is the outcome of a joint research project by the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, and the African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice in Africa. Paralegals play a critical role in providing legal support and ensuring access to justice for the community, work which they do in the face of numerous challenges. Some of the factors that inhibit access to justice are poverty, illiteracy, the bureaucratic nature of legal systems, and delays in the administration of justice. This executive summary outlines the methodology, findings, and recommendations of the study. This study aims to document the role, functions, challenges and regulation of paralegals in Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique and Uganda. It has been conducted in conjunction with the ACE-AJ, and it documents good practices that can be replicated in other African countries.

The Right to Food of Students in Tertiary Institutions in South Africa
Oluwafunmilola Adeniyi and Ebenezer Durojaye
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02 Jul, 2020

In furtherance of its Access to Food for Students' Project, the Socio-Economic Rights Project at the Dullah Omar Institute recently released a booklet on The Right to Food of Students in Tertiary Institutions in South Africa. The Access to Food for Students' Project forms a part of the Governance programme at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security (CoE- FS)

Exploring the link between poverty and human rights in Africa
Ebenezer Durojaye and Gladys Mirugi-Mukundi (Eds)
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10 Feb, 2020

This book addresses poverty, one of the important issues confronting Africa, from a multi-disciplinary approach. With contributions from eminent scholars from diverse backgrounds, the book explores poverty from a human rights perspective. Its central message is that poverty is not necessarily a failure on the part of an individual, but rather caused by the actions or inactions of governments, which are often exacerbated by structural inequalities in many African societies. This in turn requires a more pragmatic approach grounded in respect for human rights. Exploring the link between poverty and human rights in Africa will be useful to researchers, policymakers, students, activists and others interested in addressing poverty.

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