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Enforced Disappearance: Impact, Inaction, and Activism – by Ram Bhandari
We share the article by CLTC’s transitional justice expert and researcher, Ram Bhandari who reflects on his own life journey when his father disappeared during the Nepalese conflict never to be heard again. He echoes the demands of thousands of families who want the State to uphold the right to truth, which is autonomous, independent,…
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The ASEAN Justice Innovation 2023: Rule of Law, Data, and the Future of Justice in ASEAN
CLTC extends its gratitude to the Thailand Justice Institute and its collaborator, the World Justice Project, for establishing the incredible platform, ‘The ASEAN Justice Innovation 2023: Rule of Law, Data, and the Future of Justice in ASEAN’. It allowed different organizations and individuals to come together and exchange narratives concerning innovative justice practices and encounters…
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From the Frontlines of Justice in Cambodia: Reflect, Rethink and Reinvest.
“Building a justice system is not a short-term exercise. To shift the punitive culture of our past requires commitment. Now is the most critical time to reinvest in justice so that we do not continue this culture into the next generation.” Meas Savath, Secretary-General, ADHOC, Cambodia.
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Sparking inter-connectedness to advance rule of law
Authentic and transformative change will not be possible without strong partnerships and collaborations. This is central to Centre for Law and Transformative Change’s (CLTC) work. Closing the justice gap is not something that can be done in silos and we strive to learn from others. This week CLTC’s International Legal Expert, Kate Flower joined the…
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Unpacking people centred justice through survivor-centred lawyering.
“Gender affects our search for meaningful, justice outcomes. It shapes the pathways to justice we take with our clients. Gender shapes our day-to-day interactions with law enforcement agents and justice administrators. Understanding this and being aware of power imbalances prepares lawyers to confront systemic discrimination and inequality in courtrooms” observes CLTC Executive Director and Co-Founder,…
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Transformative Justice through People’s Power and Non-Violent Resistance
CLTC’S Transitional Justice Expert Ram Kumar Bhandari has been involved in the areas of transitional justice and has been steadfast in his efforts at tackling the problem of impunity for gross human rights violations for almost xx decades. Ram Kumar Bhandari was an integral part of the event organised by Solidarity 2020 and Beyond in…
