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Julie Ada Tchoukou

Biography

I am Julie Ada Tchoukou, Ph.D. in law from the University of Ottawa. I have a particular interest in policy reforms and engaging in projects that seek to develop strategies that will address a variety of social and developmental issues within the human rights field. As such, my current doctoral research generally aims at establishing appropriate legal mechanisms for the elimination of cultural violence against children within the African Context.A huge part of my experience as a legal academic has involved public policy analysis and making appropriate recommendations.

Publications

Introducing the Practice of Breast Ironing as a Human Rights Issue in Cameroon

Breast ironing is a form of violence that takes place in certain regions of Cameroon. It is a violent practice which is forced upon young girls who have just entered puberty, and is mostly performed by mothers on their daughters. It is one of the most widespread and systematic violations of the universal human rights to personal integrity committed... Read More»

Julie Ada Tchoukou

Review Article: J Civil Legal Sci 2014 3:121

DOI: 10.4172/2169-0170.1000121

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