Title: Human rights in Africa : from the OAU to the African Union /
Authors: Murray, Rachel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Human rights Africa
Abstract: "This book examines the role of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union, and how it has dealt with human rights since its inception in 1963. It is the only publication to consider this key African political institution from a human rights perspective. The author examines various themes including the rights of women, the rights of the child, the concept of democracy, and the right to development. Written by a leading human rights scholar, this book is essential reading for lawyers acting for African states, and for foreign governments and NGOs active in Africa, as well as being of interest to international and comparative human rights scholars."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: Historical overview of human rights within the OAU/AU -- The relationship between the OAU/AU and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights -- The link between human rights and democracy -- The relationship between conflict and human rights -- Women and the OAU/AU -- Children's rights in the OAU/AU -- Refugees and human rights -- Development, NEPAD and human rights -- Conclusion -- Appendix I. Charter of the Organization of African Unity -- Appendix II. Constitutive Act of the African Union -- Appendix III. African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.