Radio Programs
New programs on IRfJ in december
07 décembre 2008
Interactive Radio for Justice is a project designed to create a reliable and interactive dialog between communities targeted by ICC investigations and the responsible justice authorities, which fosters not only mutual understanding and respect but also a consciousness of rule of law and personal and public responsibility. We believe that this consciousness is essential for international justice to have a significant impact where the most serious crimes against humanity are taking place, and that this consciousness is essential for sustainable peace in these regions.
Please find below an update on activity for the Interactive Radio for Justice project:
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Please find below an update on activity for the Interactive Radio for Justice project:
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New IRfJ Programming in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo:
24 septembre 2008
New IRfJ Programming in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo:
The following programs have been produced in French, Swahili and Lingala and broadcast on community radio throughout the Ituri region of the DRC. The French versions of these programs are posted on www.irfj.org with English transcripts.
The 18th program in the A Child; Yesterday in the Bush Today Part of the Community series tells the story of Nyakusi, a young woman from Getty (60 km north of Bunia). Nyakusi joined the naval force of the FRPI (Patriotic Resistance Front for Ituri) when she was 15. After becoming pregnant she was abandoned by her ‘husband’ and forcibly discharged from the armed group. Now 20 years old, Nyakusi is a police officer.
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The following programs have been produced in French, Swahili and Lingala and broadcast on community radio throughout the Ituri region of the DRC. The French versions of these programs are posted on www.irfj.org with English transcripts.
The 18th program in the A Child; Yesterday in the Bush Today Part of the Community series tells the story of Nyakusi, a young woman from Getty (60 km north of Bunia). Nyakusi joined the naval force of the FRPI (Patriotic Resistance Front for Ituri) when she was 15. After becoming pregnant she was abandoned by her ‘husband’ and forcibly discharged from the armed group. Now 20 years old, Nyakusi is a police officer.
Read more...
New programming in Ituri
01 août 2008
New IRfJ Programming in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo:
The following programs have been produced in French, Swahili and Lingala and broadcast on community radio throughout the Ituri region of the DRC.
The following programs have been produced in French, Swahili and Lingala and broadcast on community radio throughout the Ituri region of the DRC.
The 7th program in the Debating for Justice series poses the question "Should international justice be such a priority for Ituri? If yes,why?" Our debate panel comprised Dr. Karine Bonneau, Director of the International Justice Desk for FIDH; Peter Van der Auweraert, Board member for ASF and Senior Legal Advisor for the International Organization for Migration; Innocent Mayembe, Judge and President of the Military Court for Ituri and Sinadani Kabamba Mkul, President of the Appeals Court and interim President of the High First Instance Court of Ituri. In view of all the problems that Congolese people face in their daily lives, our four experts discuss how international justice is an important element in rebuilding society in Ituri.
Read more...More for April !
25 avril 2008
Dear All:
Please find below an update on activity for the Interactive Radio for Justice project:
New Programming in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo:
The following programs have been produced in French, Swahili and Lingala and broadcast on community radio throughout the Ituri region of the DRC. The French versions of these programs have been posted on the website with English transcripts.
The 37th program in the IRfJ series addresses questions recorded in the towns of Lopa, Kpwandroma and Biakatu, in the Ituri region of DRC. The questions posed in this program include; "Can the police arrest a minor who is working as a prostitute? Will her clients be charged with rape?", "We are far away from Bunia, where can we file a complaint if our rights are violated?", "Do detainees at the ICC have the right to talk with each other in prison?" and "Will presidents of countries be prosecuted by the ICC if they refuse to render indicted persons in their country to the Court?".
The 12th program in our series A Child; Yesterday in the Bush, Today Part of Our Community tells the story of Bahati. Bahati lives in Mongbwalu, an important mining town in Ituri. He enrolled himself at the age of 16 in the Congolese People's Armed Forces (FAPC) and after a one month accelerated training he fought with them as a soldier for 5 years. Bahati demobilized from the FAPC in 2006 and has returned to school. Now in secondary school, he hopes to study law at university one day.
The 6th program in the Our Reconciliation series invites leaders from UNDP and RJUSCO, as well as Ituri's Parliamentarian and the Acting District Commissioner, to discuss with listeners how their projects for economic development and rule of law will help forge long lasting reconciliation and peace in Ituri.
IRfJ in Central African Republic:
The following programs have been produced in French and Sango languages and broadcast over local radio in Bangui, CAR. Programs are distributed to community radio stations in Bouar, Bossangoa, Mbaiki and Bambari, and CDs of this programming are available free of charge to any other radio who requests the material. The French versions of these programs have been posted on the website with English transcripts.
Programs 5 and 6 in the IRfJ-CAR pilot series address questions recorded in the fourth arrondissement, or district, of Bangui. This district was one of the most targeted by violence in 2002 and 2003, and citizens expressed their concerns about the current ICC investigations taking place in Bangui. Andre Laperriere, Executive Director for the Trust Fund for Victims, Tatiana Flores Acuna , legal officer from the ICC Unit for Victim Participation and Reparation, and Beatrice de Fraper du Hellen, Director of International Cooperation for the ICC Office of the Prosecutor, answer questions on this program.
In The Press:
IRfJ is featured in the Radio France International English Service series Voices, which was broadcast globally by RFI on April 15th. The program is posted on the press page.
Thank you all for your continued interest and support for IRfJ and we appreciate your feedback – please feel free to write to me directly or to post your comments on this Blog page!
Please find below an update on activity for the Interactive Radio for Justice project:
New Programming in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo:
The following programs have been produced in French, Swahili and Lingala and broadcast on community radio throughout the Ituri region of the DRC. The French versions of these programs have been posted on the website with English transcripts.
The 37th program in the IRfJ series addresses questions recorded in the towns of Lopa, Kpwandroma and Biakatu, in the Ituri region of DRC. The questions posed in this program include; "Can the police arrest a minor who is working as a prostitute? Will her clients be charged with rape?", "We are far away from Bunia, where can we file a complaint if our rights are violated?", "Do detainees at the ICC have the right to talk with each other in prison?" and "Will presidents of countries be prosecuted by the ICC if they refuse to render indicted persons in their country to the Court?".
The 12th program in our series A Child; Yesterday in the Bush, Today Part of Our Community tells the story of Bahati. Bahati lives in Mongbwalu, an important mining town in Ituri. He enrolled himself at the age of 16 in the Congolese People's Armed Forces (FAPC) and after a one month accelerated training he fought with them as a soldier for 5 years. Bahati demobilized from the FAPC in 2006 and has returned to school. Now in secondary school, he hopes to study law at university one day.
The 6th program in the Our Reconciliation series invites leaders from UNDP and RJUSCO, as well as Ituri's Parliamentarian and the Acting District Commissioner, to discuss with listeners how their projects for economic development and rule of law will help forge long lasting reconciliation and peace in Ituri.
IRfJ in Central African Republic:
The following programs have been produced in French and Sango languages and broadcast over local radio in Bangui, CAR. Programs are distributed to community radio stations in Bouar, Bossangoa, Mbaiki and Bambari, and CDs of this programming are available free of charge to any other radio who requests the material. The French versions of these programs have been posted on the website with English transcripts.
Programs 5 and 6 in the IRfJ-CAR pilot series address questions recorded in the fourth arrondissement, or district, of Bangui. This district was one of the most targeted by violence in 2002 and 2003, and citizens expressed their concerns about the current ICC investigations taking place in Bangui. Andre Laperriere, Executive Director for the Trust Fund for Victims, Tatiana Flores Acuna , legal officer from the ICC Unit for Victim Participation and Reparation, and Beatrice de Fraper du Hellen, Director of International Cooperation for the ICC Office of the Prosecutor, answer questions on this program.
In The Press:
IRfJ is featured in the Radio France International English Service series Voices, which was broadcast globally by RFI on April 15th. The program is posted on the press page.
Thank you all for your continued interest and support for IRfJ and we appreciate your feedback – please feel free to write to me directly or to post your comments on this Blog page!
IRfJ on The Leonard Lopate Show - WNYC -
16 novembre 2007
On Thursday 11th november, Wanda did a radio interview for WNYC. She talked about the projet and the people of DRC and the show got a very positive response from listeners.
You can listen to the show on the WNYC website or use the player below. It is a great way to discover the project as a whole !
New Series : A child...
12 avril 2007
Dear All:
The 1st program in our new series A Child; Yesterday in the Bush, Today Part of the Community is now posted in French with English transcripts on the enfant/child page. Each program in this series will tell the personal story of a child soldier; why they entered an armed group, their experience as a fighter, their demobilisation and their re-entry into the community. The programs will represent children from different ethnic groups who fought in different militias, but the common thread throughout the series will be the personal accounts of children who, even after having lost their childhood in the most brutal way, have managed to integrate successfully back into their communities. We hope that the programs will give hope and guidance to other children in Ituri who are struggling with re-integration, or who are still living in the bush. In this 1st program you will meet 'Simba', a boy who, despite being handicapped from birth, was trained and armed as a fighter at the age of 12.
As always, thank you for your support and interest, and we look forward to your comments!
Sincerely,
Wanda E Hall
Director
Interactive Radio for Justice
www.irfj.org
The 1st program in our new series A Child; Yesterday in the Bush, Today Part of the Community is now posted in French with English transcripts on the enfant/child page. Each program in this series will tell the personal story of a child soldier; why they entered an armed group, their experience as a fighter, their demobilisation and their re-entry into the community. The programs will represent children from different ethnic groups who fought in different militias, but the common thread throughout the series will be the personal accounts of children who, even after having lost their childhood in the most brutal way, have managed to integrate successfully back into their communities. We hope that the programs will give hope and guidance to other children in Ituri who are struggling with re-integration, or who are still living in the bush. In this 1st program you will meet 'Simba', a boy who, despite being handicapped from birth, was trained and armed as a fighter at the age of 12.
As always, thank you for your support and interest, and we look forward to your comments!
Sincerely,
Wanda E Hall
Director
Interactive Radio for Justice
www.irfj.org
21st Program
17 décembre 2006
Dear All:
The 21st program has been posted on the Programs page in French with English transcript. It has been aired in Ituri, DRC in French on 8, 9 and 11 December, and in Swahili on 15, 16 and 18 December.
During 2006 the IRfJ project produced 12 IRfJ programs in both French and Swahili.
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The 21st program has been posted on the Programs page in French with English transcript. It has been aired in Ituri, DRC in French on 8, 9 and 11 December, and in Swahili on 15, 16 and 18 December.
During 2006 the IRfJ project produced 12 IRfJ programs in both French and Swahili.
Read more...
20th Program
03 décembre 2006
The 20th radio program is now available on the RDC Radio Programs page. It features the Vice-Minister of Defence Bernard Mena, and General Christian Houdet, Head of Military Operations for MONUC.
18th Program
15 octobre 2006
Dear All;
The 18th program in the Interactive Radio for Justice series is now posted.
Questions come from Bunia based listening groups (capital of Ituri provence, DRC) and citizens from Kradroma, Ituri for this program. Local authorities participating include Judge Fidele Romain Mkul, President of the Court of Appeals in Ituri and Judge Simon Marcus Antolo, President of the Court of Appeals in Kinshasa Matete Alimente.
The transition from customary to written justice in Ituri, whether armed military may frequent public bars and restaurants when they are not on duty, how to access and fill out forms for victim participation at the ICC and why countries that manufacture and sell weapons used in the DRC conflict are not tried at the ICC are some of the questions addressed in this program.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo ends the program responding to a question about the value of international justice, and it's collaborative role, for people suffering in ongoing conflict.
The program aired in Ituri in French 6, 7 and 9 October, and in Swahili on 13, 14 and 16 October.
Your thoughts and comments on how public dialog can encourage tangible change in society is most welcome! Through the life of the Project we've noticed that after local authorities have spoken about the law on the radio, local military and police have made small changes, if only for a short period, in their daily behavior towards civilians. A stronger indicator that the programs have an impact are the comments we receive from citizens and the follow-up questions we receive...people are interested in learning more about their rights!
International justice in war torn areas such as Ituri, DRC offers great hope on many levels; collaboration and enforcement for local judicial systems, a social consensus that all people are protected by law for the most serious of crimes...but how this will be realised in practice is still an open question. Citizens in Ituri are still waiting to see and understand how international justice will affect them, as they struggle to rebuild their lives in the midst of continued violence between military and rebel groups, as they embark on the 2nd round of voting in their first democratic elections for two generations, as they struggle to flee violence, being forced from their homes to live in IDP camps, and all the health, social and economic concerns that accompany this instability.
Can a conversation over the radio between citizens and the authorities officially charged with rendering these people justice and the protection of rule of law make a difference?
Thank you for following the Project, we look forward to your comments!
Sincerely,
Wanda E Hall
Director
Interactive Radio for Justice
www.irfj.org
The 18th program in the Interactive Radio for Justice series is now posted.
Questions come from Bunia based listening groups (capital of Ituri provence, DRC) and citizens from Kradroma, Ituri for this program. Local authorities participating include Judge Fidele Romain Mkul, President of the Court of Appeals in Ituri and Judge Simon Marcus Antolo, President of the Court of Appeals in Kinshasa Matete Alimente.
The transition from customary to written justice in Ituri, whether armed military may frequent public bars and restaurants when they are not on duty, how to access and fill out forms for victim participation at the ICC and why countries that manufacture and sell weapons used in the DRC conflict are not tried at the ICC are some of the questions addressed in this program.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo ends the program responding to a question about the value of international justice, and it's collaborative role, for people suffering in ongoing conflict.
The program aired in Ituri in French 6, 7 and 9 October, and in Swahili on 13, 14 and 16 October.
Your thoughts and comments on how public dialog can encourage tangible change in society is most welcome! Through the life of the Project we've noticed that after local authorities have spoken about the law on the radio, local military and police have made small changes, if only for a short period, in their daily behavior towards civilians. A stronger indicator that the programs have an impact are the comments we receive from citizens and the follow-up questions we receive...people are interested in learning more about their rights!
International justice in war torn areas such as Ituri, DRC offers great hope on many levels; collaboration and enforcement for local judicial systems, a social consensus that all people are protected by law for the most serious of crimes...but how this will be realised in practice is still an open question. Citizens in Ituri are still waiting to see and understand how international justice will affect them, as they struggle to rebuild their lives in the midst of continued violence between military and rebel groups, as they embark on the 2nd round of voting in their first democratic elections for two generations, as they struggle to flee violence, being forced from their homes to live in IDP camps, and all the health, social and economic concerns that accompany this instability.
Can a conversation over the radio between citizens and the authorities officially charged with rendering these people justice and the protection of rule of law make a difference?
Thank you for following the Project, we look forward to your comments!
Sincerely,
Wanda E Hall
Director
Interactive Radio for Justice
www.irfj.org
14th Program
12 juin 2006
Dear all,
We have just published the 14th program and its transcript.
Visit the Transcripts & Programs page to hear program 14 and any of the other programs in the Series which interest you. The 14th program features responses from MONUC Public Information Officer Jennifer Bakody and ICC Deputy Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda as well as a host of locally based officials.
Sincerely,
Wanda
Director, IRfJ
We have just published the 14th program and its transcript.
Visit the Transcripts & Programs page to hear program 14 and any of the other programs in the Series which interest you. The 14th program features responses from MONUC Public Information Officer Jennifer Bakody and ICC Deputy Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda as well as a host of locally based officials.
Sincerely,
Wanda
Director, IRfJ
