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This report from Kids Empowerment reviews the reception of children on the move in South Africa. The report provides an overview of the application of international law in domestic law in South Africa as regards migrant children, explains the current reception process of children on the move, reviews the role of the child protection system in receiving migrant children (including the appointment and responsibilities of guardians), describes family reunification processes such (including family tracing), and outlines placement types and options for migrant children (including temporary…
This book focuses on, and reviews, a selection of laws related to the rights of children in South Africa. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular right. Chapter 9 reviews South Africa's laws related to the rights of children to appropriate alternative care.
Civil registration is of utmost importance for both states and individuals affected by HIV and AIDS. In the context of HIV and AIDS, civil registration systems allow states to monitor their population, enabling effective policies to be formulated and implemented, protecting and fulfilling the rights of people living with HIV and communities affected by the pandemic. Simultaneously, civil registration acts as a source of protection for individuals, as such systems provide legal documentation establishing an individual’s identity, nationality, and kinship, which are necessary proof for securing…
As the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to be experienced most severely in Southern Africa, 14% of children are now orphans and 48% of these children have been orphaned due to AIDS. These children are often uninformed about their rights and have difficulty accessing the support to which they are entitled, particularly if they do not have the support of a parent or caregiver. This report reviews legal and policy frameworks to protect the rights of vulnerable children, particularly those affected or infected by HIV/AIDS in 10 Southern African countries. The countries included are:…
This article features the stories of undocumented children in South Africa and the adversities they face due to their legal status. Robyn Wolfson Vorster makes the case for reform, arguing the country's current policies surrounding undocumented children are neither productive nor economically advantageous.