Programs produced in january 2009
05 mars 2009
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
Interactive Radio for Justice has launched two new series’ of programming in Ituri, Democratic of Congo. Please find below descriptions of all of our programs produced during the month of January.
Interactive Radio for Justice is designed to create a reliable and interactive dialog between communities targeted by ICC investigations and the responsible justice authorities, ...Read more...
Interactive Radio for Justice has launched two new series’ of programming in Ituri, Democratic of Congo. Please find below descriptions of all of our programs produced during the month of January.
Interactive Radio for Justice is designed to create a reliable and interactive dialog between communities targeted by ICC investigations and the responsible justice authorities, ...Read more...
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New programs on IRfJ in december
07 décembre 2008 Filed in: Radio Programs | News
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 Filed in: Radio Programs
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.
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New programming in Ituri
01 août 2008 Filed in: Radio Programs
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...New CD, and more !
01 juillet 2008 Filed in: News
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 the website with English transcripts.
The 39th program in the IRfJ series addresses questions from Bunia and Mongbwalu, a mining town located 80km north-west of Bunia. Questions include "How does the law apply when an underage boy rapes an underage girl?"; "When is a civilian allowed to make a plaint against a police officer?"; "Can the law punish a person who confessed when under a spell?" and "Has the ICC Prosecutor started working in the Kivus? Will the ICC investigate crimes committed by the national army, the FARDC?"
The 40th program in the IRfJ series responds to questions recorded in Juba, 90km north of Bunia, and in Mongbwalu. Questions include "What are the rights of the family if a relative dies in hospital from a mistake made by medical staff?"; "We have no police in Juba, who do we go to if we are victim of a crime?" and "What is the relationship between the state justice and MONUC justice in Ituri?"
The 15th program in our series A Child; Yesterday in the Bush, Today Part of Our Community tells the story of Daua Ninga, from Juba. Daua joined the National Integrationist Front (FNI) at the age of 17 and fought with them for two years. He speaks of physical abuse and hunger during his time in the bush. Now 22, Daua is married with two children and works as a farmer. He grows beans, cassava, corn and sweet potatoes and sells them at local markets. He recently had the opportunity to work for an NGO, building a school in his community, but is frustrated because the school has been built and he has not yet been paid.
The 16th program in the A Child series tells the story of Bravo Foka, who enrolled in the Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC) at the age of 15 and fought with them for 3 years. Bravo has returned home, reunited with his family and returned to school, studying at the Protestant Lycée in Bunia. He hopes to be a social worker one day.
Music for Justice:
The second CD in our Music for Justice initiative has been produced and can be downloaded in MP3 format from www.irfj.org. Interactive Radio for Justice has supported local musicians since its inception by featuring artists who encourage peace, reconciliation, respect for rule of law and human rights. In recognition of the importance of music in Congolese society, especially as a communication tool to inspire the youth, this year we launched Music for Justice, which engages local musicians to write songs on the following themes:
- The importance of Rule of Law;
- Domestic and Sexual Violence are Crimes Punishable by Law;
- The Future for Congo's Youth after War;
- and Reconciliation for Lasting Peace.
In the Press:
IRfJ is featured in the 10 June edition of Crossroads, on Radio France International (RFI) English service. The program addressed the International Criminal Court's recent arrest and pending trials. I joined the panel discussion with Dr. Karine Bonneau, Director of the International Justice Desk at FIDH and Professor William Schabas, Head of the Irish Center for Human Rights, and our discussion was moderated by RFI journalist Brent Gregston. You can listen to or download the program from the Press page of www.irfj.org .
Thank you for your continued interest and support for IRfJ, and I wish you all a good summer!
Sincerely, Wanda E Hall Director
