Category: News
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The Tunisian justice system should guarantee fair trials
The Observation Network of Tunisian Justice (ROJ) calls for reforms of the justice system and revisions in judicial practices in order to guarantee fair trials for the Tunisian population. Through its recommendations, the ROJ, created by ASF and its partners, aims to contribute towards creating a judicial system capable of guaranteeing the rights and freedoms…
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A Belgian tells about the fight against international crimes in Congo
Bunia – Martin Causin coordinates the ASF Bunia office in the DR Congo. Along with his team he provides support to access to justice projects. He tells us about the commitment of Congolese victims, lawyers and judges in fighting international crimes.
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Saving up for more justice
Brussels – Ensuring justice means ensuring sustainability. That is the reason why Avocats Sans Frontières also reaches out to people who save up their money at banks committed to sustainable development, like Triodos Bank. Therefore, at the invitation of this bank, ASF took part at the annual Triodos Day, in Brussels, and took this opportunity…
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Seven African countries face the challenge of transitional justice
For countries emerging from armed conflict or liberated from an authoritarian regime, transitional justice is crucial to achieving reconciliation among former “enemies”. Exchanging experiences in this domain is important. Therefore, ASF gathered lawyers and experts from 7 African countries to discuss this indispensable step towards lasting peace.
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Nepalese women lawyers improve knowledge of medico-legal techniques
Courts dealing with criminal cases take forensic matters as first hand evidence. A training organised by Avocats Sans Frontières supports women lawyers to improve their practice concerning medico-legal subjects, especially in cases of women’s rights violations.
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“Bronze” for ASF-runner
On Friday, 6th of September, the King Baudouin Stadium was bustling with excitement during the Memorial Van Damme, for many athletes the last international meeting of the season. The spectacular event was struck by “lightening” by the participation of Usain Bolt, and new records were set. For Avocats Sans Frontières, the evening was even more…
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Looking for pro bono legal experts
The Avocats Sans Frontières International Legal Network provides an opportunity for lawyers to volunteer from time to time in support of vulnerable populations in need of legal and judicial assistance. To date however, despite its 800 members, this network lacks professionals in specialised areas of law such as international criminal justice and the organisation of…
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100 meters for Avocats Sans Frontières
On 6 September 2013, hundreds of athletes will compete for sporting glory at the Memorial Van Damme in Brussels. This year, the event will also be memorable for Gert-Jan Struye and Avocats Sans Frontières. Gert-Jan, president of the law student association VRG from Leuven, is one of the happy few who will sprint 100 meters…
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Over 60 minors finally released!
N’Djamena – Through its project supporting minors, Avocats Sans Frontières has secured the release of 64 adolescents held in N’Djamena prison in Chad. Run in partnership with the Chadian NGO Association for the Promotion of Fundamental Rights, the project also highlights the difficulties that children and adolescents face in the legal system, and the manifest…
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Uganda lawyers tackle lengthy pre-trial detention
Prisoners in Uganda are being kept too long in pre-trial detention. This violates their right to a fair and speedy trial as well as the presumption of innocence. It also deprives them and their families of their right to work. With the support of the Uganda Law Society, Avocats Sans Frontières has therefore launched a…