[French] Guidelines for the observation on criminal trials
This Guidelines for the observation on criminal trials aims to provide guidelines for observers working on criminal trials in Africa. In fact, it is based on a study carried out in the Republic Democratic of Congo but this guidelines can be applied to any process taking place in any region of the world. For a […]
Protection Manual for Human Rights Defenders (2009)
The purpose of this manual is to provide human rights defenders (HRDs) with additional knowledge and tools that may be useful for improving their understanding of security and protection. The manual can be used to support training on security and protection, help defenders carry out their own risk assessments and define security rules and procedures that suit […]
New Protection Manual for Human Rights Defenders
Developed to provide human rights defenders with additional knowledge and tools useful for improving their understanding of security and protection. It is the result of over 25 years combined experience of PI’s members in working in the area of human rights and humanitarian law, as well as in the protection of HRDs. The manual is available in English, French, […]
Trial Observation of the Maheshe Proceedings (Dr. Congo): Summary and Recommendations
Taking into account the general state of impunity in DR Congo, especially with regard to violations against HRD in 2007 and 2008, Protection International (PI) carried out a trial observation of the presumed killers of the Okapi Radio journalist Serge Maheshe, who was killed in 2007. Trial observation and monitoring is a key part of […]