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Burundi

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5,255 of Burundi’s Prison Population Due for Immediate Release Thanks to March 5th Presidential Pardon

In an unprecedented move, on March 5, 2021, the President of Burundi, HE. Evariste Ndayishimiye signed a decree pardoning 5,255 Burundi detainees and ordering their immediate release. In fact, Burundi Bridges to Justice (BBJ)...

Read more 12 April, 2021 at 10:19 am eoreilly

The pressing need for rights awareness in the prisons of Burundi

On January 15, 2021, Burundi Bridges to Justice (BBJ) conducted rights awareness events in Mpimba and Rumonge prisons in Burundi. A total of 350 pre-trial detainees attended the events, including 49 women. The pressing need for...

Read more 2 March, 2021 at 4:50 pm Andrew Ozanian

A First-of-its-kind Gathering of Women Defense Attorneys From Francophone Africa

“Today I brought with me this image….it’s a women with a man’s hand on her bottom. For me it represents harassment. It’s an image I’ve kept with me since 2007, and it reminds me...

Read more 27 May, 2019 at 10:16 am ibj

Burundi Bridges to Justice host Community Work, Dialogue and Rights Event in Bujumbura

On 10th November 2017 Burundi Bridges to Justice held the first Community Work, Dialogue, and Rights Awareness event in the commune of Kamenge, Bujumbura, involving a total of 127 individuals. With approximately 15% of...

Read more 17 November, 2017 at 11:44 am ibj

Press release: International Bridges to Justice to host training sessions in Bujumbura on access to justice and rule of law

International Bridges to Justice to host further training sessions with the goal of strengthening access to justice in Burundi Bujumbura, Burundi – 18 August 2017 – International Bridges to Justice together with its local...

Read more 22 August, 2017 at 5:29 pm ibj

Raising Awareness to Prevent Torture in Burundi

76 grassroots communities in Mubimbi commit to passing on knowledge about the right not to be tortured On June 24, 2017, the Burundi Bridges to Justice (BBJ) team conducted a rights awareness event in...

Read more 13 July, 2017 at 10:47 am ibj

New commitments on justice made by government officials, judges and lawyers during roundtable in Burundi

On March 22, the Burundi Bridges to Justice Team organized a justice roundtable bringing together 34 justice sector actors to identify problems and solutions to pressing justice issues in Burundi. This high-level meeting was...

Read more 7 April, 2017 at 1:53 pm ibj

IBJ Congo Secures Release of Burundian Mother of 6, Detained in Bukavu

The African Great Lakes region has for centuries been the scene of vibrant cross-border exchanges and trade. Despite conflict and instability in both the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Rwanda in recent...

Read more 13 October, 2016 at 5:34 pm ibj

IBJ Burundi Secures Release of Child from Unlawful Pretrial Detention

In Burundi, the number of children in pre-trial detention is steadily decreasing. However, it is necessary to maintain this momentum and continue the fight against illegal juvenile detention. The story of Celeus exemplifies the...

Read more 20 February, 2015 at 2:00 pm ibj

IBJ Supporting Grassroots Justice in Burundi

In an effort to show you just how meaningful the donations made during Burundi Week are, we are highlighting one of our many courageous advocates working for justice in Burundi. Gatavu Audace was selected to be an IBJ...

Read more 7 November, 2014 at 2:25 pm ibj
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