Editorial: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70: African Perspectives on Progress and Prospects

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/1727-3781/2020/v23i0a8780

Keywords:

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights critique, Africa, human rights violations, corruption and human rights

Abstract

This special edition comprises selected papers on critical reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The authors critique the contextual relevance of the UDHR to the implementation of human rights within selected domestic legal systems in Africa.

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Published

28-08-2020

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Section

Special Edition: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70

How to Cite

Dube, F., & Agbor, A. A. (2020). Editorial: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70: African Perspectives on Progress and Prospects. Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal, 23, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.17159/1727-3781/2020/v23i0a8780

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