FINDING JUSTICE FAR FROM THE COURTHOUSE

On 9 December, Cordaid and partners convened a strategic dialogue in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to discuss ways to ensure justice for all and the rule of law when access to the formal judiciary is limited. This event marked the occasion of Human Rights Day 2019, and stressed how customary and informal justice providers could contribute to redressing and ultimately preventing human rights violations.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS

Where should people turn for justice when the state is far away? This question is relevant to millions of Congolese citizens living in poor rural and remote areas, who may be unable to reach distant courts, or afford the services of a lawyer. The question was debated during a recent event organized by Cordaid and partners in Kinshasa.