Protecting the Right to Life of People Living With Albinism. A Case Study of Kenya

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • 1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
  • 1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT
  • 1.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
  • 1.4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • 1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
  • 1.6 OVERVIEW OF THE CHAPTERS
• CHAPTER TWO
  • 2.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 2.2 TREATY LAW PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH ALBINISM
  • 2.3 STATE DUTY TO PROTECT PEOPLE WITH ALBINISM
  • 2.4 MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TREATIES
• CHAPTER THREE
  • 3.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 3.2 NATIONAL LAWS PROTECTING PEOPLE WITH ALBINISM
  • 3.3 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This project aims to investigate the protection of the right to life of people living with albinism in Kenya, focusing on the legal frameworks and the need for greater state protection.

• The prevalence of attacks and violence against people with albinism in Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania.
• The role of international and national law in protecting the right to life of people with albinism.
• The state's responsibility to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, especially those facing discrimination and vulnerability.
• The need for comprehensive legal frameworks to address the specific challenges faced by people with albinism.
• The importance of raising awareness and promoting tolerance to combat harmful beliefs and practices that perpetuate discrimination.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the background information on albinism, outlining the condition and its implications for individuals. The chapter also delves into the problem statement, identifying the vulnerability of people with albinism to attacks and violence driven by harmful beliefs and practices. It further presents the research objectives, methodology, and research questions, setting the stage for the subsequent analysis.

Chapter Two examines the international legal framework surrounding the protection of the right to life of people with albinism. It explores relevant treaties, state obligations, and monitoring mechanisms, highlighting the legal commitments to safeguarding human rights.

Chapter Three focuses on national laws in Kenya that aim to protect people with albinism. It evaluates existing legislation and identifies gaps in legal protection. This chapter also offers recommendations for strengthening legal frameworks and promoting awareness to address the challenges faced by this vulnerable group.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core topics explored in this project include: albinism, right to life, human rights, discrimination, vulnerability, state responsibility, international law, national law, Kenya, Tanzania, attacks, violence, witchcraft, ritual practices, legal frameworks, protection, awareness, tolerance, and societal change.