The papers in this collection consider, among other entitlements, the rights to food, adequate housing, safe employment, protection from sexual assault and popular involvement in political processes which shape the lives of the poorest communities.

Firoze Manji, a Kenyan with more than 30 years experience in international development, health and human rights, is Director of Fahamu, an organisation committed to using information and communication technologies to support the struggle for social justice in Africa. He is editor of Pambazuka News, a weekly electronic newsletter on social justice in Africa.