Country: Congo (the Democratic Republic of the)
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When Justice Comes to Communities: ASF and Mobile Court Hearings in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), access to justice remains a major challenge, particularly for people living far from urban centres. In some regions, especially in the eastern part of the country, protracted conflicts have led to serious violations of fundamental rights, calling for judicial responses and reparation mechanisms adapted to the needs of…
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“In the Democratic Republic of Congo, lawyers play a fundamental role in promoting and defending people’s rights.”
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, practising as a lawyer goes far beyond pleading cases before a court. In a context marked by unequal access to justice and significant structural challenges, lawyers are often on the front line defending the rights of the most vulnerable populations. For Dominique Kamuandu, a lawyer and ASF thematic and…
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Expelled into the Unknown – South American Asylum Seekers Deported by the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) strongly condemns the recent agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the United States facilitating the transfer of asylum seekers detained in the United States to the DRC. These individuals have gone through the U.S. immigration system and had their asylum claims rejected. However, they cannot be returned…
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Realising the rights of women survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) suffered in prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Start: 1 January 2026 Duration: 2 years Funding: European Union
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Civil society organizations voice concerns over the registration of human rights defenders
A group of Congolese and international civil society organizations has responded to Communiqué n°004/CNDH/007/CABRAP/03/2025, published by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), announcing the launch of a procedure to identify and register human rights defenders (HRDs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While welcoming the CNDH’s initiative to better regulate the recognition of defenders, these…
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ASF Releases its 2024 Annual Report: Standing up for Human Rights in a Changing World
Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) is today releasing its 2024 Annual Report, which pays tribute to those who, across the world, put their freedom – and sometimes their lives – on the line to defend fundamental rights.
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