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Women, Justice, & Law: COVID-19
This series explores the intersectional dimensions of women, gender and the law in the global sphere during the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite submissions across the globe.
Who Speaks for Women in the Informal Sector in Kenya During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The novel coronavirus is reported to have started at an open-air market in Wuhan, China. Ironically, open-air markets are the reality of
African Women in Law
Apr 9, 20202 min read
Coping with COVID-19 Lockdown: The 3 Rs Re-written
At the outset, it’s good to remind ourselves that whilst as many say about hard to bear challenges “This too shall pass,
African Women in Law
Apr 9, 20205 min read
#Handwashing and COVID-19: Women and Access to Water
Hand washing has been identified as a key measure for reducing the spread of COVID-19. However, compliance will be limited in settings where
African Women in Law
Apr 8, 20203 min read
Gender, Police Brutality, and Public Health in Uganda During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Uganda, images circulated on different social media of female street vendors being beaten by police after they disregarded bans on
African Women in Law
Apr 5, 20203 min read
Women, Access to Justice and the COVID-19 Response in Nigeria
Media representation and discussions on the current pandemic is also telling. When one switches on the television, you find mostly men as
African Women in Law
Apr 5, 20203 min read
Locked Down with Abusers: COVID-19 and Access to Justice for Domestic Violence Victims in Ghana
The anti-coronavirus lockdown and social distancing directives in most countries around the world have confined people to their homes for pr
African Women in Law
Apr 5, 20204 min read
Women, Access to Justice and the Role of Judiciaries Across Africa: The Feminine Face of COVID-19
The first in our series on Women, Justice and Law Series: The Feminine Face of COVID-19.
African Women in Law
Apr 4, 20205 min read
Women, Justice, and Law Series: The Feminine Face of COVID-19
The Women, Justice and Law COVID-19 Series discusses the intersectional implications of the pandemic on women.
African Women in Law
Apr 3, 20201 min read
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