Pascale Piron - Justice & Peace Commission

Artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a social drama with scattered solutions

For years, the artisanal mining sector has continued to be associated with a plethora of scourges. Focus on the artisanal cobalt sector. A vital sector for the Congolese economy.

Colonial past in Europe: time for accountability?

Since the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, former colonial powers have been questioning their past more.

Exhuming the Belgian colonial past: how far are we prepared to dig?

The Special Commission responsible for examining Belgium's colonial past has taken the first steps towards a reconciliation of memories, but the most important thing remains to be done.

Congolese democracy: a body without a heart?

Current Congolese democracy was founded on very shaky foundations. This is one of the elements explaining the present democratic pitfalls.

Will technology save the planet?

Faced with the ecological crisis, our decision-makers are relying on technology and digital technology. What social project is behind all this?

Respect, honesty and cooperation: the words of the future of Belgium-Africa Great Lakes relations

Justice and Peace has created a space for dialogue to question relations between Belgium and the African Great Lakes States.

From our homes to open-air landfills in the countries of the Global South, what route does our electrical and electronic waste take?

Smartphones, computers, robot vacuum cleaners, etc. All this electrical and electronic equipment delights consumers and fills our homes and our drawers.