Prof Daniel Bradlow
BA(Wits) JD(Northeastern) MLIC(Georgetown) LLD(UP)
SARChI Professor of International Development Law and African Economic Relations
Emeritus Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law
Tel: + 27 (12) 420 6202
danny.bradlow@up.ac.za
The following students are registered for the LLD at the Centre for Human Rights, under the supervision or co-supervision of Prof Daniel Bradlow
- Ms. Nthope Mapefane
“The accountability of regional organisations”

Prof Charles Fombad
Licence en Droit(University of Yaounde) LL.M(University of London) PhD(University of London)
Director: Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa (ICLA)
Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3377
charles.fombad@up.ac.za
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The following students are registered for the LLD at the Centre for Human Rights, under the supervision or co-supervision of Prof Charles Fombad
- Zelalem Eshetu Degifie
“The Militarization of Constitutional Democracy in Africa: The Case of Ethiopia.” - Mutiat Abdulsalam
“The Realization of Right to Education of students with disabilities in Nigerian Universities.”
Prof Magnus Killander
jur kand(Lund) EMA(Padua) LLD(UP)
Academic Coordinator: LLM/MPhil Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)
Professor of Human Rights Law
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 5407
magnus.killander@up.ac.za
The following students are registered for the LLD at the Centre for Human Rights, under the supervision or co-supervision of Prof Magnus Killander
- Mr J Buabeng-Baidoo
Realising minimum social security rights in Africa: The role of international assistance and cooperation - Ms Hlengiwe Dube
Balancing the protection of human rights and public security under mass surveillance: A case study of South Africa - Ms Lindlyn Moma
The right to a healthy environment within a just transition to clean energy production - Ms Mary Izobo
The role African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in promoting democratic governance in Africa: The case of Ghana and Kenya - Ms Marystella Simiyu
Protection of media freedom in the digital age and its impact on elections in Kenya - Ms Tebuhleni Nxumalo
Enhancing accountability for sexual violence in religious communities - Ms Barbara Kitui (co-supervisor: Dr Rose Nakayi, Makerere University)
The land governance architecture and securing women’s land rights in Uganda - Ms Omotunde Enigbokan
South Africa's implementation of human rights law on the right to acquisition of nationality - Ms Anita Nyanjong (co-supervisor: Dr Nkatha Murungi)
Examining the justice paradigms for African feminists in traditional dispute resolution mechanisms: A case study of Nyando Sub-County in Kenya - Mr Lyndon Nkomo
The conflict between national security interests and Internet access rights in Zimbabwe - Mr Mongezi Ntanga
Beyond aid - Legal reforms for national resource mobilisation for socio-economic rights in Africa - Mr Tendai Mbanje
The role of the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities election observer missions in the advancement of credible electoral processes in Africa - Ms Davina Murden
The role of urban governance in ensuring socio-economic rights with a particular focus on the right to housing in informal settlements - Ms Nolutando Ncame
A theory of deference to protect the rights of indigenous people in international adjudication - Ms Dorcas Basimanyane
Mobile technology and internet development in Africa: Legal and human rights challenges in South Africa and Uganda

Prof Charles Ngwena
LLB(Wales) LLM(Wales) LLD(UFS)
Professor of Human Rights Law
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights; Disability Rights; Race and Cultural Studies
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3801
charles.ngwena@up.ac.za
The following students are registered for the LLD at the Centre for Human Rights, under the supervision or co-supervision of Prof Charles Ngwena
- Mr CG Sibande
Enforcement of sexual and reproductive health rights in Malawi: An analysis of human rights framework for sex workers rights - Mr GC Odo
Promoting gender justice in Nigeria through judicialisation of maternal mortality - Mr M Mulumba
The value of meaningful community participation in establishing entitlements to health care in Uganda - Mr LM Mute
Bridging liberalism and communalism: in search of an effective framework for political participation by persons with disabilities in Kenya - Ms S Nabaneh
A critical analysis of the political determinants of sexual and reproductive health: Criminalization health impacts and game changers - Ms AI Ofuani
Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities: The case of Nigeria - Mrs NC Umeh
Realising access to inclusive education for the hearing-impaired learner in Nigerian primary schools - Mrs WA Holness
Support for the parental rights and responsibilities of mothers with intellectual disabilities in two KwaZulu-Natal children’s courts.
Prof Frans Viljoen
BLC LLB(UP) LLM(Cantab) MA LLD(UP)
Director: Centre for Human Rights
Executive Committee
Professor of International Human Rights Law
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3228
frans.viljoen@up.ac.za
The following students are registered for the LLD at the Centre for Human Rights, under the supervision or co-supervision of Prof Frans Viljoen
- Mr Dieu-Donné Wedi Djamba
Judicial dialogues: The relation of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights with national, subregional and other regional courts - practice and perspective - Mr EY Ako
Decriminalisation of same-sex acts in Africa: A case study of Ghana - Mr A Agada
The compatibility of the Nigerian law on sexual minorities with the Nigerian Constitution and international law - Ms MW Kareithi
A historical-legal analysis of woman-to-woman marriage in Kenya - Mr L Banda
Towards non-discrimination on basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in Africa: The case of de-crimination in Zambia - Mr T Mamhare
Towards the realisation of the rights of intersex persons: Establishing medical and legal protection of the rights of intersex persons in Africa - Mr VO Ayeni
The impact of African Union human rights treaties in selected African states - Ms MW Kamunyu
The gender responsiveness of the African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights - Mr MG Nyarko
Realisation of socio-economic rights under Ghana’s constitutional framework: Prospects and challenges. - Mr G Ogwaro
Human rights education and removing resistance to human rights: Finding the right approach and appeal for Africa - Mr AA Ashenafi
Realising electoral rights in Africa: A refugee rights perspective - Ms HM Ekefre
The implementation of African human rights decision by domestic state actors - Mr DNC Ikpo
The scope of individual duty under the African human rights system towards sexual and gender minority rights - Ms CK Mutungi
Constitutional law and constitutionalism in neo-liberal regional integration: The East African community - Mr A Jjuuko
Using strategic litigation to create social transformation in situations of homophobia and active hostility - Mr T Chinyoka
Human rights must be adaptable to different contexts to be effective