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Modern courts often invoke dignity when delineating the limits of government power.[1] A unique manifestation of this is the defence of the dignity of LGBTQIA individuals despite the existence of statutes and penal codes that explicitly prohibit both sodomy and same-sex relationships in a broader context. This has led certain national courts in Africa to […]

The crisis in Gaza post-October 7, 2023, has brought to the fore serious concerns about human dignity, human rights and the overall adherence to international law. The situation underscores that human rights and principles of human dignity which should apply to everyone according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,[1] are at stake in this […]