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This report provides a census and demographic analysis of the 40 female offenders incarcerated in Malawi prisons. It examines their socio-economic backgrounds, the nature of their crimes, their attitudes toward imprisonment, and the conditions of their incarceration, highlighting a strong link between poverty, low education, and offending.

This report excerpt analyzes the constraints and opportunities regarding prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration in Malawi, highlighting a systemic over-reliance on basic skills training and a lack of cognitive behavioral support and after-care.

This research paper examines the profiles, motivations, and attitudes of prisoners in Malawi. It analyzes the influence of family background, education, and socio-economic status on offending, while categorizing the primary drivers of crime—such as alcohol use, poverty, and peer pressure—and evaluating the perceived effectiveness of the prison system in terms of rehabilitation and punishment.

This fact sheet by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes South African Police Service (SAPS) violent crime statistics for the period of 1 April 2016 to 30 March 2017. It highlights an increase in murders and aggravated robberies, while noting that decreases in assault and sexual offences may be due to declining reporting rates rather than a reduction in crime. The document argues that police performance has deteriorated due to management crises and political interference, and suggests that long-term reductions in violence require addressing root social causes and improving the quality and frequency of crime data reporting.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the design, implementation, and evaluation of preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) projects across six countries in West and Central Africa. Based on data from 133 projects, it identifies a significant gap between global policy and local practice, noting that while there is high investment in community-based initiatives, there is a critical lack of evidence-based evaluation and a failure to address the broader structural drivers of extremism.

This workshop report, produced by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), Save the Children South Africa, and UNICEF SA, assesses the implementation of the INSPIRE framework to prevent violence against children (VAC) in South Africa. It details how government departments, NGOs, and researchers use the framework, identifies systemic gaps in coordination and leadership, and provides recommendations for scaling up evidence-based interventions.

A comprehensive record of the criminal trial of Dr. Wouter Basson, former head of the apartheid-era chemical and biological warfare programme known as Project Coast. The trial, which took place between October 1999 and April 2002, involved 67 charges including fraud, murder, conspiracy to murder, and drug trafficking. The proceedings detailed the use of front companies, the manufacture of incapacitants and toxins, and alleged human rights violations. Dr. Basson was ultimately found not guilty on all remaining charges on April 11, 2002.

Minutes from a public consultation meeting held on 13 November 2018 at Boji Primary School in Isiolo County, Kenya, regarding the proposed Lokichar to Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline (LLCOP) project. The meeting, conducted by Golder Associates and ESF Consultants, aimed to inform stakeholders about the project's scope, the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process, and to gather community feedback.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, provides a comprehensive toolkit for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Southern Africa to navigate Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) processes. It focuses on protecting Traditional Knowledge and natural resources, specifically highlighting the case of Aloe ferox, while explaining the legal frameworks, negotiation strategies, and conservation tools available to ensure fair and equitable benefits from the commercial or scientific use of biological resources.

The Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Toolkit provides a framework for Southern African communities to protect their Traditional Knowledge and biological resources. It explains the ABS process—where providers and users negotiate access and benefits—and highlights the role of Biocultural Community Protocols in strengthening community bargaining power. The guide details international frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol and South African national laws (NEMBA and BABS Regulations) that mandate permits and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). Using Buchu as a primary example, the toolkit discusses the importance of sustainable stewardship and the potential for both monetary and non-monetary benefits, while warning against biopiracy and the limitations of ABS in resolving land rights issues.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, introduces the concept of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and its implications for Indigenous peoples and local communities. It details the international legal frameworks—primarily the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol—that aim to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The document outlines the rights and responsibilities of communities, governments, and the private sector, while highlighting practical challenges such as the requirement for state-recognized resource rights and the absence of the 'freedom' element in the CBD's definition of prior informed consent.

This guide by Natural Justice introduces the concept of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), focusing on the rights and responsibilities of indigenous peoples and local communities regarding genetic resources and traditional knowledge. It outlines international legal frameworks, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol, to help communities negotiate fair terms with external researchers and governments.

A statement from the second annual African Environmental Defenders Regional Convening in 2024 outlining demands for the protection of environmental and land defenders, the adoption of a regional treaty, and a shift toward community-led conservation and rights-based climate solutions.

A fact sheet detailing a legal challenge by Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice against a proposed 3D seismic survey for oil and gas on South Africa's West Coast. The challenge is based on lack of legal authority, failure to protect the coastline, negative impacts on marine ecosystems and small-scale fisheries, and incompatibility with the Paris Agreement and global decarbonization trends.

Minutes from a public hearing held on March 29, 2018, in Kadzuyuni regarding a proposed salt works project by Al-Sherman Limited in Kilifi County, Kenya. The meeting focused on gathering community views as part of a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, with significant debate centering on land ownership and the rights of squatters.

Minutes from a public baraza held on March 22, 2018, in Msumarini, regarding a proposed salt works project by Al-Sherman Limited. The meeting served as the first of three community consultations required for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study.

Ministerial Decree No. 27149 of December 31, 2018, regulates the 2019 forestry exploitation campaign in Senegal, defining the timeline (January to September 2019), the categories of contingent forest products (charcoal, construction, service, and craft wood), and the specific regions authorized for exploitation. It mandates the use of the 'meule Casamance' for carbonization and establishes a system of permits and quotas managed by the Forestry Service and local authorities. Additionally, the text includes environmental conformity certificates for an agricultural site in Thialla and the depollution of Baie de Hann.

This document is an excerpt from the Official Journal of the Republic of Senegal, dated June 13, 1970. The primary focus is Ministerial Order No. 5170 P.M. of May 12, 1970, which establishes the internal regulations for the Basse Casamance National Park, detailing restrictions on access, activities, and environmental protection.

This document is a decree (Arrêté n°33-ASD) dated October 22, 2008, issued by the Sous-Préfet of Sindia, establishing the internal regulations (Règlement Intérieur) for the Somone Community Nature Reserve (Réserve Naturelle d'Intérêt Communautaire de la Somone - R.E.N.I.C.S) in Senegal.

This community audit, supported by Natural Justice and RAPEN, documents the environmental, social, and legal impacts of the 125MW Bargny-Sendou coal-fired power plant on local communities in Senegal. The report identifies multiple violations of Senegalese law and international human rights, including water and air pollution, illegal land expropriation, and threats to local livelihoods and cultural practices.