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Uganda: Radio for Justice and Human Rights in northern Uganda

A chime rings out from the radio speakers. A booming male voice intones: “This is Facing Justice, brought to you by the Institute of War and Peace Reporting, discussing issues of justice and human rights in northern Uganda.” Facing Justice

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Almost 20 Years On – International Justice Still Fails Rwandans

KIGALI , Nov 26 2013 (IPS) – “There is a saying that all Rwandans believe in. You can’t forgive if you forget, but when you remember, you know what harmed you and you can forgive and move forward,” Honore Gatera

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#RightsMedia report: Providing #justice and protecting #humanrights in #Africa

The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) is a law society working to protect the rights of Africans across the continent. Based in Arusha, Tanzania, PALU is involved in cases before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. PALU was

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#RightsMedia report: #Africa ‘s #humanrights court of #justice

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights was established in Arusha, Tanzania by the African Union (AU) to protect human rights across the continent. In its almost 10 years of existence (began in 2004) it delivered a 2009 judgment

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#RightsMedia report: Pursuing #justice for the #genocide victims of #Rwanda

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has been pursuing justice for victims of Rwanda’s genocide. The court was established in Arusha, Tanzania (site of the Arusha accords) in 1995 and has jurisdiction over genocide, crimes against humanity and war

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#RightsMedia report: #Women in #Action for #development #equality and #justice in #Tanzania

Women in Action Tanzania works to empower women and children in social issues and legal rights. The Arusha-based organization was founded in 1993 and started by providing palliative care to HIV/AIDS patients, then began a micro-finance loan bank for women

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