Pastoralism between necessity and the state

aims to open up discussion of a sadly neglected area: the protection of pastoralists in northern Uganda. Pastoralist lives and livelihoods rarely fit neatly into “modern” structures and legal norms, and attempts to make such communities conform have often led to tragic results. This monograph argues that a different, rights-based, way of thinking about pastoralist participation in society is needed if problems plaguing the region are to be resolved, and also suggests solutions based on the experiences of pastoralists in neighbouring states.