We must deconstruct erroneous reasoning about colonization – La Libre

A carte blanche from Emmanuel Tshimanga, training manager at Justice & Peace
Extractivism or the siding?

L’extractivisme : c’est quoi ? L’extractivisme subit de sérieuses critiques, notamment de la part d’auteurs et autrices d’Amérique du Sud, en raison de ses conséquences politiques, économiques, sociales, environnementales et autres. Eduardo Gudynas[1], chercheur uruguayen spécialiste de cette question, définit l’extractivisme comme l’appropriation de ressources naturelles, de quelque nature que ce soit (ressources minières, énergies […]
Exiting crises through rights, equality and democracy: a contribution to the discussion (Part II)

What would be some of the fundamental questions to ask and what could be some avenues to explore to equip ourselves with policies, rules and institutions that allow us to live better?
Exiting crises through rights, equality and democracy: a contribution to the discussion (Part I)

What could be the basic characteristics of a general process of discussion and deliberation allowing us to question and reform our political choices, our institutions and our ways of acting, in order to live better?
International solidarity put to the test by Covid-19

The spread of Covid-19 across the world has made it possible to understand the proximity of global interactions as well as the ineffectiveness of borders alone in being able to contain and stop the spread of a virus. The interconnection of parts of the world which seems to be necessary requires a global systemic revision.
We demand a more just and humane migration policy

Between January and May 2022, 25 young volunteers participated in the “Young people and migration: from observation to action” project.
Central Africa, what responsibility for civil society? – Brussels my Belgian, RCF

Patrick Balemba, research and animation officer at Justice & Peace, talks to us about his analysis “Central Africa: what responsibility for civil society? » in the show “Brussels my Belgian”, on RCF.
Finally a step towards respecting human rights for businesses – Carte Blanche, La Libre

The European system would finally make it possible to harmonize the different national legislation existing in this area. Affected companies will be obliged to prevent human rights and environmental violations throughout their value chains. “
An “Empire of Silence” in the Democratic Republic of Congo, what actions for citizens?

On Monday 02/21/22, Justice et Paix and Entraide et Fraternité organized a screening debate around the documentary: “The Empire of Silence” by director Thierry Michel.
Pour Parler de Paix N°117 – Human rights: theory or reality?

No. 117 of our quarterly review.
The association's volunteers as well as its permanent team focused on the issue of human rights.