Inequality

The recent court case of Isaiah Ogundele reveals much about issues of restitution, equality and justice for African nations today.

Anti-discrimination policies are important to uphold, but must be backed by a supportive political environment – and efforts to change attitudes.

The institutionalised jargon of gender programmes is a form of neo-colonialism, and it overlooks the experiences and agency of women.

Structural barriers prevent diasporas from participating in development processes. Bridging this divide means imagining new possibilities for development.

Reflecting on Ginsburg’s legacy is especially important at a time of deepening inequalities and discriminatory politics.

Researchers must educate themselves about the past, acknowledge their own positionality in the present and look to the future.