Title: Children's rights in Africa : a legal perspective /
Authors: Sloth-Nielsen, Julia.
Publisher: Ashgate,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Children Legal status, laws, etc. Africa.; Children's rights Africa.; Child welfare Africa.
Abstract: This volume provides an assessment of children's rights in Africa. It examines how international law, policy and practice are integrated into various countries. Notwithstanding the particular challenges facing the African contintent, the authors argue that there are ample grounds for optimism.
Contents: Children's rights and the law in African context : an introduction / Julia Sloth-Nielsen -- The regional system of protection of human rights in Africa / 'Dejo Olowu -- The African regional system for the protection of children's rights / Amanda Lloyd -- Domestication of children's rights in national legal systems in African context : progress and prospects / Julia Sloth-Nielsen -- African customary law and children's rights : intersections and domains in a new era / Chuma Himonga -- Combating child poverty : the role of economic, social and cultural rights / Danwood M. Chirwa -- Child participation in Africa / Louise Ehlers and Cheryl Frank -- Restorative justice in child justice systems in Africa / Ann Skelton -- The impact of international law on children's rights on juvenile justice law reform in the African context / Godfrey O. Odongo -- The protection of children from all forms of violence - African experiences / Daksha Kassan.