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As the world continued to face challenges associated with natural disasters, the inhabitants of the global south are worst hit because of their unique vulnerabilities as further compounded by the underlying structural crisis of statehood. Therefore, as the leaders of the world sustain the negotiation on climate change, commitment should be channeled towards supporting marginal economies to guarantee social, economic and cultural rights. Indeed, the socio-economic situations of most Nigerians have increasingly made them susceptible to the hazards of natural disasters. "Protecting the Rights of the Victims of Natural Disasters in Nigeria" presents a timely overview of the typology and effects of natural disasters in Nigeria and identifies the broad legal and institutional response mechanisms for disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Nigeria. Beyond these formal arrangements, the unique character of the society where victims of natural disasters are absorbed by extended family members should be encouraged and harnessed.
About the author
Paul Andrew Gwaza besuchte die Ahmadu Bello University (LL.B.) und die University of Jos (LL.M.). Er besuchte auch die Nigerian Law School und wurde als Barrister & Solicitor beim Obersten Gerichtshof von Nigeria zugelassen. Er war als Privatanwalt tätig, arbeitete als Rechtsberater bei der INEC und ist jetzt Forscher am Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution, Abuja.
