Forced sterilization of women living the HIV/AIDS in Africa

Forced sterilization of women living the HIV/AIDS in Africa

Mamad, Farida Aligy Ussen
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/12645
Date: 2009

Abstract:

Examines the actual reasons for sterilization of women living with HIV/AIDS and examines the reproductive rights of women living with HIV/ AIDS in light of existing legislation. Gives an overview of how the problem has been dealt with in other jurisdictions. Also discusses the human rights instruments and mechanisms addressing such violation of women's rights.

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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Law University of Pretoria, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Law (LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa). Prepared under the supervision of Odile Lim Tung, Faculty of Law and Management, University of Mauritius, Mauritius.
 
LLM Dissertation (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa -- University of Pretoria, 2009.
 

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