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Gender identity and migration in South Africa: a layered experience

By Muyenga Bobo Mugerwa-Sekawabe | January 27, 2025

South Africa carries an additional appeal for African LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to flee victimisation and criminalisation in their home countries. Due to the provisions of its progressive post-apartheid constitution, South Africa has explicitly recognised persecution based on sexuality and gender identity as legitimate grounds for asylum since 1998.

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The Political Strategy for Peace

By Diana Isabel Güiza Gómez | July 19, 2016

After more than 50 years, the Colombian government has signed a historic cease fire agreement. However, how can more Colombians join the peace process? Dejusticia Contributes to the debate about Public Opinion and Human rights in OpenGlobalRights.