{"id":16951,"date":"2020-09-07T16:36:12","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T16:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demop.netbaz.be\/2021\/jp\/2020\/09\/07\/rdc-code-minier-revise-nouvelle-gouvernance-nationale-et-covid-19-quels-impacts\/"},"modified":"2021-07-06T14:47:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T12:47:02","slug":"drc-mining-code-revises-new-national-governance-and-covid-19-what-impacts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justicepaix.be\/en\/rdc-code-minier-revise-nouvelle-gouvernance-nationale-et-covid-19-quels-impacts\/","title":{"rendered":"DRC \u2013 Revised mining code, new national governance and COVID-19: what impacts on the human rights of local communities?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In view of the next session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) on the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under point 10 of the agenda, Justice and Peace and its partners are organizing a webinar aimed at raising awareness among States on the consequences of the failing implementation of the Reformed Mining Code on human rights in the DRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nThe revision of the Mining Code in 2018 marks real progress in the protection of the fundamental rights of communities living around mining projects. This notable legislative development was supported by the desire of President Felix Tshisekedi to ensure the \u201cstrict and infallible\u201d application of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

More than two years after the adoption of the new legislation, poor governance coupled with textual inconsistencies still make mining areas places where fundamental rights are not fully respected. This being aggravated by the crisis linked to COVID-19, what observations can we make? What lessons to learn? What directions should we take? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program
\nPart 1: Overview of the major mining areas in the DRC: a disappointing observation.
\nPart 2: The revised mining code: a legislative step forward for improvement.
\nPart 3: The question of respect for fundamental rights in the mining sector: an issue that must be at the center of international discussions.
\nPart 4: Questions and answers <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers
\n\u2013 Fabien Mayani, Cordaid
\n\u2013 Emmanuel Umpula, Afrewatch
\n\u2013 Gilbert Dhego, Caritas Goma project manager
\n\u2013 Abdul Aziz, High Commission for Mining Issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderated by Diane Crittin, Fastenopfer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With reactions from:
\n\u2013 Henri Muhiya, CERN
\n\u2013 Sister C\u00e9lestine from the Artisanal Miners\u2019 Union <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers
\nFranciscans International, European Network for Central Africa (EurAc), Justice & Peace, Dominicans for Justice and Peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical information <\/bloc><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Date: the side-event will take place on Monday September 23, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
\nParticipants will receive the Zoom link by email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration required <\/bloc><\/p>\n\n\n\n