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“Falling through the Cracks” critically reflects on customary law and the imprisonment of women in South Sudan and addresses traditions, practices and views related to dowry, domestic violence, divorce and adultery that perpetuate prejudice policies and the violation of women’s rights in South Sudan. “Beyond Trousers” maps the experiences of women with the application of the Public Order Laws in Sudan, which prevents them from executing their economic, political and human rights. “Third Class Citizens” presents insights on Sudan’s international regional and human rights commitments juxtaposed against the existing domestic legislations and how these impact on the equal citizenship of women in the country. “Women in the Horn of Africa Are Still Bending their Heads”, is a report to the 52nd Session of the ACHPR. Focusing on Sudan and Somalia and the human rights abuses caused by conflict and Islamic militancy. “If the tree shakes” A booklet of drawings, proverbs and memorable messages in local Arabic language that helps girls and women to protect themselves from the daily harassment, rape and physical violence during looting, which they are exposed to in IDP or refugee camps. “Between Modernism and Heritage” explores the application of the parallel legal system to the Oromo women of Ethiopia and effectiveness of the legal protection for women in remote areas of Ethiopia. “Manual on Working with Men” aims at identifying perspectives on including men, which challenge religious, political and cultural traditions that subordinate and dehumanize women in Somalia. “Women in the Horn of Africa Are Still Bending their Heads”, is a series of reports to the 51st, 52nd, 53rd Sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, including reports on Somalia and the human rights abuses caused by conflict and Islamic militancy, the rise of sexual violence incidents and the immunity and institutionalization of violence against women. “The Other War: Gang rape in Somaliland” as recent trends have shown an alarming rise in sexual violence and especially gang rape in Somaliland, the research aims at identifying the drivers behind those crimes against women. “A chronic state of agony” Report to the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea. It provides insight on the current situation of Eritrean women, their struggle to survive under exceptionally harsh conditions, and their ongoing attempts to flee the state. The report discusses the disproportionate impact of the harsh conditions in Eritrea, along escape routes, in transit countries and within asylum countries to women and girls and makes very urgent recommendations for the Eritrean state, the International Human Rights Community, Asylum countries and the countries in the Horn of Africa region to act upon. “Letters from Eritrea” Stories of Eritrean women reflect grave violations of human rights in their country and beyond. Fleeing out of fear of persecution or from the horrors during national service, the stories of nine women tell of the great risks they are exposed to and their experiences with traffickers who dehumanize them in every possible way including kidnapping, enslaving, sexual violence and organ harvesting. The testimonies succeed in conveying harsh realities to face, and provide a personal insight into the struggles endured. |
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