La justice qui élève une nation, une société, est une justice holistique qui fonctionne. La justice n'est pas que judiciaire et administrative, quoiqu'elle soit plus connue sous son aspect judiciaire. Elle est aussi sociale. Les principes ci-après sont fondamentaux pour une justice judiciaire (et administrative) efficace: l’indépendance et l’impartialité des juges ; l’accès gratuit à … Continue reading La justice élève une nation, une société
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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
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
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
Trip to Norway/Scandinavia – Autumn 2023
Norway - Autumn 2023 Beautiful Landscapes of Norway in Autumn It felt great being back in Norway in Autumn, with stunning greenery almost everywhere - really beautiful! Norway, formally known as the Kingdom of Norway, is a country of northern Europe that occupies the western half of the Scandinavian peninsula. Norway didn't achieve full independence … Continue reading Trip to Norway/Scandinavia – Autumn 2023
Conversation with Rutendo from the African Transitional Justice Research Network
It was a pleasure having a conversation with Rutendo from the African Transitional Justice Research Network a while ago. We discussed about some challenges for human rights, justice, and transitional justice efforts today in the DRC and the Great Lakes region. Among other issues, we also discussed about what we should be focusing on in … Continue reading Conversation with Rutendo from the African Transitional Justice Research Network
Gentil Kasongo 