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The 9th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum in Kinshasa

The 9th edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum took place in Kinshasa/DR Congo this week. As with previous editions (the first edition took place in 2017), this one aimed to discuss the state of transitional justice in Africa under the following specific theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations”. The … Continue reading The 9th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum in Kinshasa →

Highlights from an Advocacy Mission at the African Union in Addis Ababa

This week I had the opportunity to conduct an advocacy mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia, Headquarters of the African Union, on transitional justice processes in the DR Congo, in the framework of the Just Future Programme. In addition to bilateral meetings with the African Union Transitional Justice Unit and the Embassy of the DR Congo in … Continue reading Highlights from an Advocacy Mission at the African Union in Addis Ababa →

Comprendre la mémorialisation et ses implications

En sus de ses avantages, la mémorialisation comporte aussi des risques. Parlons d'abord brièvement de ce que c'est que la mémorialisation et ses avantages, avant de parler de risques. Qu’est-ce que la mémorialisation? L'Ensemble de principes des Nations Unies pour la protection et la promotion des droits de l’homme par la lutte contre l’impunité, actualisé … Continue reading Comprendre la mémorialisation et ses implications →

Highlights from the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

This week I have had the opportunity to be at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, attending three major events, as the 60th ordinary session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) begins. On 8 September 2025, I participated in a side-event organised by the Permanent Mission of the DR Congo to the UN in … Continue reading Highlights from the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva →

A Journey Through Poland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Finland

In June and July 2025 I had a chance to visit five European countries during combined professional and holiday trips: Poland, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Finland. Poland/Pologne The World Justice Forum 2025 took place in Warsaw/Poland, from 23 to 26 June 2025, under the theme "Standing Up for the Rule of Law". I had the … Continue reading A Journey Through Poland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Finland →

Appel à l’objectivité et au professionnalisme des défenseur(e)s des droits humains

Dans un conflit armé, les belligérants et leurs soutiens se livrent une guerre sans merci, et tous les coups leur semblent permis - y compris les manipulations des masses, les fausses informations, les déformations des faits, les exagérations des faits, les minimisations des faits, les accusations infondées, les diabolisations, les dramatisations, etc. Cependant, les DÉFENSEUR(E)S … Continue reading Appel à l’objectivité et au professionnalisme des défenseur(e)s des droits humains →

Reflections on the 2009 World March for Peace

17 December 2009, at St. George's Cathedral Cape Town [Re-posting 'A Cry for Peace and Nonviolence'. A cry from my heart in 2009, but still resonates in my heart 15 years later!] On Thursday 17 December 2009, I attended the last day of the East-South African route of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence, … Continue reading Reflections on the 2009 World March for Peace →

Justice transitionnelle en RDC: Mon expérience à Genève

Cette semaine j'ai participé à une mission de plaidoyer à Genève, au siège de l'ONU et auprès de quelques missions permanentes des Etats à l'ONU et auprès d'autres organisations internationales dans cette ville de la Suisse, en marge de la 57ème session ordinaire du Conseil des droits de l'homme de l'ONU. La semaine a commencé … Continue reading Justice transitionnelle en RDC: Mon expérience à Genève →

A Moment at Nairobi National Park and Nairobi Arboretum

While attending a workshop in Nairobi this week, I had an opportunity to visit the Nairobi National Park and the Nairobi Arboretum. For a nature lover, this was quite a special memorable experience for me. Nairobi National Park Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km … Continue reading A Moment at Nairobi National Park and Nairobi Arboretum →