Paper/Proposal Title
Sexual Harassment, Law and Human Rights in Africa (Book Launch)
Location
Kennedy Union Room 331
Start Date
11-4-2023 12:00 AM
End Date
11-4-2023 12:00 AM
Keywords
sexual harassment, human rights Law, Africa, feminism
Abstract
This panel marks the launch of Sexual Harassment, Law and Human Rights in Africa, co-edited by Ebenezer Durojaye, Satang Nabaneh and Toun Adebanjo (Palgrave, 2023). The discussion will examine selected African countries, aiming to shed light on the existing gaps, challenges, and commendable practices in tackling the pervasive issue of sexual harassment across the region.
The book delves into the endemic and pervasive issue of sexual harassment in Africa, examining it as a gendered expression of power and a gross violation of human rights. It explores sexual harassment in various sectors, including domestic work, academia, and the informal economy, across a range of African countries. The book also highlights the sexual harassment experienced by vulnerable populations, such as internally displaced people, people with disabilities, and women and girls traveling by air. With a keen focus on the intersection of law, feminism, and human rights, the book analyzes the role of the courts and national human rights institutions in addressing sexual harassment, drawing lessons from other jurisdictions. This book is a must-read for researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations interested in gender power relations and women‘s rights in Africa and beyond.
Author/Speaker Biographical Statement(s)
Satang Nabaneh is Research Professor of Law at the University of Dayton School of Law and the Human Rights Center’s Director of Programs.
Ebenezer Durojaye is Professor and Head of the Socio-Economic Rights Project at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Adetoun Adebanjo Maryborough is Legal Researcher and Consultant in Queensland, Australia.
Sexual Harassment, Law and Human Rights in Africa (Book Launch)
Kennedy Union Room 331
This panel marks the launch of Sexual Harassment, Law and Human Rights in Africa, co-edited by Ebenezer Durojaye, Satang Nabaneh and Toun Adebanjo (Palgrave, 2023). The discussion will examine selected African countries, aiming to shed light on the existing gaps, challenges, and commendable practices in tackling the pervasive issue of sexual harassment across the region.
The book delves into the endemic and pervasive issue of sexual harassment in Africa, examining it as a gendered expression of power and a gross violation of human rights. It explores sexual harassment in various sectors, including domestic work, academia, and the informal economy, across a range of African countries. The book also highlights the sexual harassment experienced by vulnerable populations, such as internally displaced people, people with disabilities, and women and girls traveling by air. With a keen focus on the intersection of law, feminism, and human rights, the book analyzes the role of the courts and national human rights institutions in addressing sexual harassment, drawing lessons from other jurisdictions. This book is a must-read for researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations interested in gender power relations and women‘s rights in Africa and beyond.
