iPeace

iPeace works for sustainable peace in Africa's Great Lakes region.
Focus: SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions | ODD16 Paix, Justice & Institutions fortes

[Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) @LegalPracticeRW]

Building a more efficient and accessible justice system! ⚖️ A new batch of justice practitioners has begun a 40-hour training on #ADR and #PleaBargaining. By strengthening skills and promoting collaboration, this initiative will reduce case backlogs and improve #AccessToJustice.

[Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) @LegalPracticeRW]

“ADR is not Alternative Dispute Resolution; ADR is #Africa Dispute Resolution.” Powerful reflections from Hon. Justice Prof. Andrew Khawuka, @JudiciaryUG on reclaiming indigenous justice. By embracing plea bargaining & restorative reform, #Uganda has already saved UGX 38 Billion

[Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) @LegalPracticeRW]

Fascinating insight from today's symposium: Plea bargaining dominates #US (~90%) & #UK courts, but a 2001 Rwanda study found 60% skepticism due to low public awareness. 📊
Systemic legal reform requires deep public trust and community education to truly succeed. ⚖️✨

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Under the auspices of the @RwandaJudiciary, we are proud to partner with @LegalPracticeRW and justice sector institutions in advancing dialogue and capacity-building around plea bargaining and victim-offender mediation. Today’s symposium opens a broader training programme that will reach nearly 500 justice actors across Rwanda. #JusticeInnovation #CapacityBuilding

[Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) @LegalPracticeRW]

@LegalPracticeRW & @iPeace_GL have launched a specialized 40-hour training on plea bargaining & victim-offender #mediation for legal practitioners from @RIB_Rw, @RwandaBar, and @ProsecutionRw.
This initiative aims to equip nearly 500 justice actors with vital #ADR skills.

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Stronger justice systems start with stronger capacity. Together with @LegalPracticeRW, we officially kicked off specialized training on plea bargaining and victim-offender mediation. The initiative will equip 420 justice actors—including judges, prosecutors, investigators and lawyers—to advance criminal justice reforms and alternative dispute resolution in practice. The first cohort of 50 participants begins a five-day toward strengthening implementation of criminal justice and ADR policies. #Justice #AccessToJustice #CriminalJustice #PolicyToPractice @ProsecutionRw @RIB_Rw @RwandaJudiciary @Rwanda_Bar

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Conventional wisdom says: if banks close, people move to mobile money. Our field survey in Eastern DRC suggests a different reality. High fees and commissions are pushing many women cross-border traders away from digital payments.

Financial access ≠ financial inclusion.

More: https://t.co/ntW6msQlo7

#FinancialInclusion #WomenEconomicEmpowerment #Fintech #GreatLakes @WorldBankAfrica @NLinRwanda @UEenRDC @JBorgstam @eu_eeas @MONUSCO @intalert @SFCG_ @UN_Women @unwomenafrica @CARE @WomenforWomen @CGAP @UNCDF @BetterThan_Cash @WorldBankAfrica @AfDB_Group @iPeace_RDC @ProfemmesTH

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

📢 Appel à candidatures !

Êtes-vous une faculté de droit en 🇨🇩 🇧🇮 🇷🇼 🇹🇿 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 ?

La 11ᵉ édition du Programme des Grands Lacs en DIH et Droits de l’Homme est désormais ouverte aux candidatures !

��� Candidature avant le 22 mai 2026
📍 Nairobi | 5–10 oct. 2026
🔗 https://t.co/1DPZSUpu2T

#Concoursdeplaidoirie #GrandsLacs #DroitsHumains @StrathU

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

📢 Call for Applications!

Are you a law faculty in 🇨🇩 🇧🇮 🇷🇼 🇹🇿 🇰🇪 🇺🇬?

The 11th Great Lakes IHL & Human Rights Programme is now open for applications!

📅 Apply by 22 May 2026
📍 Nairobi | 5–10 Oct 2026

🔗 https://t.co/FLi50KIyje

#LegalEducation #IHL #HumanRights @StrathU

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

From legal advice to courtroom advocacy—our work delivers results. In April, our reach was meaningful:
🔹 755 people received free legal aid
🔹 48 clients supported in court
🔹 374 assisted through IECMS

With 67% of cases received via mobile clinics, justice is going where it’s needed most.

Thank you to our donors for strengthening this momentum over the past 3 months.

Check the factsheet for more details!
@NLinRwanda @DKinRwanda @giz_rwanda @Rwanda_Justice @RubavuDistrict @RusiziDistrict @HuyeDistrict @NyanzaDistrict @Rwanda_Bar @RCS_Rwanda

#LegalEmpowerment #LastMileJustice #AccesstoJustice #Justice4All

[Nyakabanda Sector @SNyakabanda]

Uyu munsi, mu nteko z’abaturage zabereye mu Murenge wa Nyakabanda, hakemuwe ibibazo birimo ibirebana na Mituweli n’ubutaka, hanasobanurwa imikorere y’urubuga Mbaza.

Abaturage banaganirijwe ku by’ingenzi bikubiye mu itegeko rishya rigenga umuryango, ku bufatanye na @iPeace_GL.

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

From legal advice to courtroom advocacy—our work delivers results. In April, our reach was meaningful:
🔹 755 people received free legal aid
🔹 48 clients supported in court
🔹 374 assisted through IECMS

With 67% of cases received via mobile clinics, justice is going where it’s needed most.

Thank you to our donors for strengthening this momentum over the past 3 months.

Check the factsheet for more details!
@NLinRwanda @DKinRwanda @giz_rwanda @Rwanda_Justice @RubavuDistrict @RusiziDistrict @HuyeDistrict @NyanzaDistrict @Rwanda_Bar @RCS_Rwanda

#LegalEmpowerment #LastMileJustice #AccesstoJustice #Justice4All

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Today, we celebrate the dedication and resilience of workers everywhere.

At iPeace, we honour those who build, serve, and drive our societies forward—often in the most challenging conditions.

Happy International Labour Day!

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Our March 2026 Impact Report is in! 📈
🔹 662 people received free legal aid
🔹 63% supported through mobile clinics
🔹 29 clients represented in court
🔹 20 persons with disabilities served
Dedicated to shaping aspirations through legal empowerment even in remote rural areas. ✨
#Factsheet #GlobalGoals #iPeace #Accesstojustice

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

32 years on, the scars remain—but so does the resilience of a nation.

#Kwibuka32 is a call to remember, to confront truth, and to protect humanity everywhere.

#Kwibuka32 calls us to reject denial, fight division, and uphold dignity.

We remember. We unite. We renew.

Never again must mean never again.
#NeverAgain #Rwanda

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Happy Easter 🐰🌼
New life. New hope. Stronger communities.
#EasterVibes #Renewal #JusticeForAll #Resurrection

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Eid is more than a celebration - It is a time for joy, togetherness, and to remember Allah's blessings.

May it bring peace where it’s needed most and joy where it’s long awaited.

Eid Mubarak to all, everywhere!

#EidMubarak #EidAlFitr #Peace #Togetherness #Gratitude

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Most people who need legal aid in Rwanda don’t live near a lawyer.

They live in villages.

In the first 2 months of 2026, we brought legal aid directly to communities:

⚖️ 936 people received free legal support
🏡 93% came from rural areas
Because justice should not require a long journey.

Behind every case is a family, a dispute resolved, or a right protected.

📊 See the full impact in our Jan–Feb factsheet ↓
#AccessToJustice #Rwanda #LegalAid @GermanyinRwanda @HumanRightsRW @Rwanda_Justice

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

Justice must be accessible to every woman and girl.

At iPeace, we work every day to strengthen legal protection, human rights, and equality in our communities.

This #InternationalWomensDay, we stand for Rights. Justice. Action.

#IWD2026 #AccessToJustice #WomenEmpowerment

[iPeace @iPeace_GL]

📍 Touring Gisagara District, one sector at a time!

This week, we are on the ground with sector & cell executives, good governance officers, and SEDOs to strengthen grassroots justice. Our focus? Practical ADR skills and demystifying the family law to reduce case backlogs.

With support from @NLinRwanda and in close partnership with @GisagaraDistr, we are empowering 144 local leaders to become ADR pioneers in their communities.

Stronger skills. Faster resolutions. Fewer backlogs.

#AccessToJustice #Gisagara #RuleOfLaw #Rwanda #HakiLinkProject