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Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why

March 08, 2024
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By Pedi Obani Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However, climate litigation is still fairly new. Climate lawsuits are an important way to access justice. This is particularly true for African women because, as research has shown, climate change

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