African Disability Rights Yearbook
Scope & Guideline
Uniting Perspectives to Champion Disability Rights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Advocacy for Disability Rights:
The journal emphasizes the importance of advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, promoting legal frameworks and policies that align with international standards such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). - Research on Legal Frameworks:
It explores the existing legal frameworks related to disability rights in various African countries, analyzing gaps and proposing reforms to enhance the protection and inclusion of persons with disabilities. - Intersectionality and Disability:
The journal addresses the intersectionality of disability with other social categories such as gender, age, and ethnicity, highlighting how these intersections affect the rights and experiences of individuals with disabilities. - Regional and Country-Specific Analyses:
It provides in-depth country reports and regional analyses, detailing the unique challenges and progress made in different African nations regarding disability rights. - Focus on Vulnerable Populations:
The journal pays special attention to vulnerable groups within the disability community, including internally displaced persons, children with disabilities, and those with psychosocial conditions.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Disability Rights:
The pandemic has highlighted significant disparities faced by persons with disabilities, leading to an increased focus on how health crises impact their rights and access to services. - Legal Capacity and Autonomy:
There is a growing trend towards exploring issues of legal capacity for persons with disabilities, particularly in relation to mental health, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and self-determination. - Inclusive Education Initiatives:
The journal is increasingly focusing on inclusive education policies and practices, reflecting a global trend towards ensuring that learners with disabilities have equitable access to education. - Intersectional Analysis in Disability Rights:
Emerging discussions on intersectionality are becoming more prevalent, examining how various identities and social factors influence the experiences of persons with disabilities. - Rights of Specific Groups:
There is a rising focus on the rights of specific marginalized groups within the disability community, such as women with disabilities and refugees, indicating a broader understanding of diversity within disability rights.
Declining or Waning
- General Awareness Campaigns:
There seems to be a waning focus on broad awareness campaigns regarding disability rights, as the journal's recent publications have shifted towards more specific legal analyses and case studies. - Traditional Medical Models of Disability:
The journal is moving away from discussions centered on traditional medical models of disability, favoring a more rights-based approach that emphasizes social justice and human rights. - Historical Perspectives on Disability:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing on historical perspectives or narratives around disability, indicating a shift towards contemporary issues and legal frameworks.
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