characterizing the degree to which there is customary and governmental recognition of corridors and encampments within the CR; 4.
[H]owever, the audience was riveted as Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, the guest speaker at the $175-a-plate dinner, stood on the podium and began the customary round of recognition of candidates and incumbents in the room.
The 1998 Recognition of Customary Marriages Act permitted marriages solemnised only through customary or traditional laws to be recognised as legal marriages.
Other studies indicate that conflicts occur due to a lack of recognition of customary rights, breached agreements, and disregard for the environment (Casson 2000; Colchester et al. 2006).
Powerful officials within the bank opposed adding recognition of customary land rights to the policy.
Thus, in addition to granting individuals the extensive set of rights set out in the International Bill of Human Rights, the South African legal structure specifically recognises collective rights, for example in the form of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act (1999).
The post-apartheid Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, Act 12 of 1998 was a radical attempt to recognise the diversity of cultural and religious traditions in South Africa, at the same time as increasing the role of the state in protecting the rights of women within marriage, particularly with regards to children and property (Chambers 2000; Posel 1995).
Without recognition of their customary rights, they're at risk of being pushed off the lands where they live and gather food and medicines.
Competency standards make reference to content including historical background, variations in cultural meanings and responses to health and maternity care, specific health needs of Aboriginal women and recognition and respect for customary law [ 23].
In addition, the Chief made an offering of a traditional bride price necklace to the first author in recognition of the sharing of customary knowledge and practices and the research team's respect of custom.
