Barbara Astle
Biographic Data
| ID | 4245528 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Barbara Astle |
| GIVEN NAMES | Barbara |
| FAMILY NAME | Astle |
| SIGNATURE | ASTLE B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Trinity Western University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1257-2615 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Human rights of siblings and albinism in Africa
Mapping a research-advocacy-policy agenda on human rights and albinism
The lived experience of albinism is profoundly shaped by the social determinants of health (SDOH). Threats to the security and well-being of persons with albinism should be viewed through a human rights lens that encompasses the explanatory frameworks at play
Where are the ecological determinants of health
Canada needs a funding institute focused on environments, health, and societal well-being research
UN resolution on the elimination of harmful practices and the protection of human rights of mothers impacted by albinism
A recent United Nations (UN) resolution, The Elimination of Harmful Practices related to Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks [1–3], was passed at the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council (June 21 to July 13, 2021). The resolution states that “harmful practices related to witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks globally have resulted in [...]
Shifting Wrongs to Rights
Debates about legitimizing human rights in Africa have centred on making universal human rights principles relevant to local social and cultural contexts. Localizing human rights norms requires seeing human rights in terms of relevance to specific situations rather than as the application of abstract principles. In this paper, scholars and advocates analyse the challenges in the practice of human rights, with a focus on mothers impacted by albini…
Albinism, spiritual and cultural practices, and implications for health, healthcare, and human rights
Persons with albinism – a disability found worldwide – are particularly at risk for human rights violations in Africa. The purpose of this scoping review was to establish the current state of knowledge on albinism, spiritual and cultural practices, and implications for health and health services. Electronic searches of nine databases were conducted. After screening, 40 articles were reviewed. Four themes emerged: health implications of albinism; …
Albinism, spiritual and cultural practices, and implications for health, healthcare, and human rights
Persons with albinism – a disability found worldwide – are particularly at risk for human rights violations in Africa. The purpose of this scoping review was to establish the current state of knowledge on albinism, spiritual and cultural practices, and implications for health and health services. Electronic searches of nine databases were conducted. After screening, 40 articles were reviewed. Four themes emerged: health implications of albinism; …
UN resolution on the elimination of harmful practices and the protection of human rights of mothers impacted by albinism
A recent United Nations (UN) resolution, The Elimination of Harmful Practices related to Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks [1–3], was passed at the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council (June 21 to July 13, 2021). The resolution states that “harmful practices related to witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks globally have resulted in [...]
Shifting Wrongs to Rights
Debates about legitimizing human rights in Africa have centred on making universal human rights principles relevant to local social and cultural contexts. Localizing human rights norms requires seeing human rights in terms of relevance to specific situations rather than as the application of abstract principles. In this paper, scholars and advocates analyse the challenges in the practice of human rights, with a focus on mothers impacted by albini…
Where are the ecological determinants of health
Canada needs a funding institute focused on environments, health, and societal well-being research
Mapping a research-advocacy-policy agenda on human rights and albinism
The lived experience of albinism is profoundly shaped by the social determinants of health (SDOH). Threats to the security and well-being of persons with albinism should be viewed through a human rights lens that encompasses the explanatory frameworks at play
Human rights of siblings and albinism in Africa
Albinism (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Biology (4 works) · Human rights (4 works) · Climate Change and Health Impacts (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues (2 works) · Genetics (2 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (2 works)