Home Away From Home: An Analysis Of Uganda’s Respect Of Its Human Rights Obligations Towards Internally Displaced Persons
Faith Uwimana Mahoro
The strife of Internally Displaced Persons continues to be swept under the carpet over the years. The international, regional and national legal and policy framework in relation to these persons, however comprehensive, portrays limited efficacy. Owing to a number of both foreseeable and unforeseeable challenges, Uganda’s legal and policy framework in adherence to its international obligations has proved ineffective. As a result, Internally Displaced Persons continue to face a number of challenges which reveal the complexities relating to their sufficient protection.
Home Away From Home: An Analysis Of Uganda’s Respect Of Its Human Rights Obligations Towards Internally Displaced Persons
Faith Uwimana Mahoro
The strife of Internally Displaced Persons continues to be swept under the carpet over the years. The international, regional and national legal and policy framework in relation to these persons, however comprehensive, portrays limited efficacy. Owing to a number of both foreseeable and unforeseeable challenges, Uganda’s legal and policy framework in adherence to its international obligations has proved ineffective. As a result, Internally Displaced Persons continue to face a number of challenges which reveal the complexities relating to their sufficient protection.
Decimating The Enemy Below: Ottawa Convention And The Realization Of Landmine Ban In International Law
Olusola Babatunde Adegbite
The article presents an eclectic overview of the most comprehensive and boldest attempt at landmine ban that is the Ottawa Convention 1997. It examines how for the first time a major global movement, made up of International NGOs and less than powerful states, broke new grounds and produced this historic document. It shows how international treaty-making was successfully carried out, notwithstanding a lack of cooperation from the superpower nations. Importantly, it discusses how the international legal framework under the convention, effectively addresses the ban on landmines.
It notes that the convention not only expands the scope of the previously existing international legal framework but also creates cutting-edge international obligations while in uncommon firmness shuts out the vexed issue of reservations. It also highlights a major challenge before the convention which is the seeming aloofness and cavalier attitude of major superpowers such as the United States (US). It particularly examines the standoff between the US and the convention, submitting that the US stands to gain more by signing the convention, rather than its current state of disinterestedness and this would go a long way in realization of the objectives of the convention.
Examining The Impact Of Covid-19 On Refugees In Tanzania
Leonard Chimanda Joseph
The impact of COVID-19 to the globe has been cross-cutting. A number of sectors and segments of the population have been affected albeit to varying degrees. The refugee population is one amongst those affected by the pandemic globally. Being stigmatized by the fact that they are in a country not of their origin, the effects of the pandemic potentially compounds the stigma and vulnerability of refugees. This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on refugees in Tanzania. In so doing, it explores the means and methods that are used by refugees to cope with the situation. The research also explores the roles of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the host community in general including the government in promoting refugees’ resilience in the face of the COVID-19. The research is undertaken using qualitative methods of data collection. Interviews by way of telephone and the administration of online questionnaire were the primary modes bearing in mind the requirement to maintain social distancing. Physical interaction was resorted only when mobile communication was impossible. Desk research formed part of the research methodology as well. The research inter alia finds out that, the COVID-19 highly impacted the income generation activities of refugees both in the camps and non-encamped. The pandemic also caused fear and insecurity to refugees and limited the humanitarian access from humanitarian providers. The pandemic negatively affected CSOs responsible for humanitarian assistance in Tanzania. Majority of these organizations closed their offices. The paper finally makes recommendations on curbing the stated problem.