Los Derechos Humanos en África/African Human Rights

The African continent definitely had to deal with the issue of human rights at the time decolinisation was on debate. However, it was already known that such step would not be easy since many cultural, economic and social principles on its foundation are not shared with other continents, like Europe...

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Published in:Anuario español de derecho internacional 2012-01, Vol.28, p.7
Main Author: García, Romualdo Bermejo
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Human rights
International law
Jurisdiction
Studies
Tribunals & commissions
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Summary:The African continent definitely had to deal with the issue of human rights at the time decolinisation was on debate. However, it was already known that such step would not be easy since many cultural, economic and social principles on its foundation are not shared with other continents, like Europe. This African reality would be imposed in the different legal instruments adopted in the human rights field. There, it can be clearly seen that African particularities play an essential role in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, adopted in June 27, 1981 in Nairobi, and also in more recent instruments. This explains the institutional and legal complexity in the field, which poses certain problems when trying to determine competence. In any case, it is desirable that, step by step, this institutional and legal puzzle becomes clearer, being necessary for coming out of the bushes.
ISSN:2173-3775
2254-660X