Human rights defenders gather in The Hague
Local human rights defenders experience the difference between human rights on paper and their actual application in practice. What do they need in order to do their job? Justitia et Pax has invited human rights defenders from Asia, Africa and Europe to gather in The Hague for a dialogue. Read more »

Stop unnecessary aliens' detention!
There is growing concern over the detention of aliens. Recently, three Dutch reports on aliens' detention were published. Justitia et Pax agrees with their conclusions Read more »

Lobby visit by women's rights experts from DR Congo
In early October, four Congolese female experts in the field of women's rights visited The Hague and Brussels. They lobbied for attention for the position of women in peace processes and in Congolese politics. Women's rights are insufficiently protected in DR Congo. Read more »

Women doubly victimised by floodings in Pakistan
The floodings in Pakistan in August have severely affected all sections of the population. Family and community ties have been weakened or destroyed. This has put women's safety at risk. Read more »

More and better education for Papuan children
Education is not a self-evident right for large parts of the population in Papua. Many Papuan children hardly have access to proper education. This autumn, Justitia et Pax's partners in Papua took further steps to improve education for Papuan children. Read more »