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Investigating The Role Of Identity Documents In Refugees’ Access To Education In South Africa, Elvis Munyoka
Investigating The Role Of Identity Documents In Refugees’ Access To Education In South Africa, Elvis Munyoka
Southern African Journal of Policy and Development
This article examined the role of identity documentation in refugees’ access to education in South Africa. Identity documentation has become a necessity in modern societies. Proof of identity is required to demonstrate who one is, and to gain access to various government services such as health care, employment, and inancial assistance. However, the role of identity documents in refugees’ access to education in South Africa has received less attention. Few studies have demonstrated that without identity documents, refugees confront multiple barriers to accessing primary and secondary education in South Africa. This article reviewed available studies and recent literature on the …
A Pandemics Treaty: A Boon For Africa, Kafumu Kalyalya
A Pandemics Treaty: A Boon For Africa, Kafumu Kalyalya
Southern African Journal of Policy and Development
This article illustrates the weaknesses of the current global health framework. It highlights two pillars a new treaty regime ought to be built upon. The analysis seeks to establish how these pillars could have helped Africa during the pandemic and can indeed help Africa in future pandemics. The analysis suggests the need for a unified global health regime or pandemics’ treaty that promotes a level legal and political playing field regarding future pandemics. The treaty could focus on coordination of research and development; build a stronger global framework that reinforces legal obligations and norms; provide for universal access to medicines, …