• How many women judges are enough on international courts? 

      Føllesdal, Andreas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-02-21)
      The African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACtHPR) made history on August 27, 2018. The majority of its judges were female—six of 11, and the first among international courts and tribunals (ICs) to secure sex parity—that is, numerical equality.1 This achievement is even more remarkable given that only 23% of the judges and arbitrators of the ICs are women.2 The milestone also prompts us ...
    • Stability and trust in federations with ethnic territories and a secession clause - Challenges and opportunities for Ethiopia 

      Føllesdal, Andreas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-24)
      <p>How might Ethiopia maintain its federal structure and its territory? ‘Constitutional contestation’ in Ethiopia is fuelled by two factors: regions and political parties follow ethnic line; and the Ethiopian Constitution has a secession clause. <p>A central challenge is to secure sufficient political trust. The public must be assured that authorities and individuals across regional borders generally ...