September 1, 2021

Overcoming barriers to justice

Landless leaders in Bangladesh actively participate in local shalish cases as both judges and observers.

Photo: Credit: S M Mahfuzul Islam Rahat

Overcoming barriers to justice offer examples of transformation within varied, and often imperfect, justice systems.

From Bangladesh to Guatemala, and Sudan to Colombia, Inter Pares counterparts influence alternative justice systems, accompany women through formal systems that are discriminatory, and seize transitional justice processes to seek truth and justice. 

WHAT'S INSIDE

Your November Bulletin considers the many routes to justice, from community spaces to formal systems, and how our counterparts work within each to advocate for their communities.

Inter Pares counterparts are influencing alternative justice systems, and over time, improving them.

One of the ways that we promote social justice is by facilitating access to the formal justice system.

Colombia Diversa is promoting healing and providing practical tools to empower LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors to share their stories and access justice.