Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies

?? Housing inequality in Kinshasa, DRC ?? Home to 17 million people, #Kinshasa is projected to become Africa’s largest megacity by 2030. However, 75% of the population lives in informal settlements, struggling with unaffordable housing, insecure land tenure, and inadequate infrastructure.? ?? Our new report with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), “Urbanization for the Few: Soaring Housing Inequality in Kinshasa,” exposes how rapid urbanization deepens inequality, with housing policies favoring elites and private investors. ?? Without urgent action, the current model of urban development risks further entrenching economic disparities.? ?? “The housing crisis is receiving increased political attention in all countries, including in the DRC and its capital, Kinshasa, which provides an important opportunity to undertake bold measures that fulfill people’s right to housing. This means housing policies and practices that put people over profit,” says Paula Sevilla Nú?ez, a researcher on housing justice at IIED.? ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eGwsh-82 #HousingCrisis #Urbanization #InclusiveCities #DRC #NYUCIC

? #DYK: The number of incarcerated women is growing much faster than rates of incarcerated men. ?? Launching at #CSW69 on Monday, Penal Reform International & Women Beyond Walls's new report will explore how biased policies disproportionately imprison women due to poverty and calls for urgent action to address this challenge. ??? RSVP for the event: https://lnkd.in/ekbpA8wb #15YearsOfBangkokRules Read the full The Guardian article ??

?? An upcoming Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW69) side event, “Promising Practices to Reduce the Harmful Impact of Imprisonment on Women,” will provide innovative solutions and recommendations to reduce the harmful impact of imprisonment on women. ?? March 17, 2025 ?? 10:00—11:15 a.m. (EST) ?? UNHQ, Conference Room 9 Speakers: ?? Fernando Marani, Program Director, Justice for All, Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies ?? Ambassador H.E. Mr. Cherdchai Chaivaivid, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations ?? Arlene B. Tickner, Ambassador at large for Gender Issues and Feminist Global Policy, Government of Colombia ?? Jér?me Mangelinckx, Global Policy Manager, Penal Reform International (Moderator) ?? Claudia Cardona, Mujeres Libres Colombia and International Network of Formerly Incarcerated Women ?? Jhody Polk, Founder, Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative ?? Sabrina Mahtani, Founder, Women Beyond Walls ?? Phiset Sa-ardyen, Executive Director, Thailand Institute for Justice ?? Don’t miss out on this event, where the first global report on laws criminalizing women due to poverty will be launched. ?? Last day to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ekbpA8wb The event livestream will be available via United Nations Web TV. #15YearsofChange #15YearsofBangkokRules

?? ? Au c?ur des Objectifs de développement durable (ODD) se trouve le principe de la justice centrée sur les personnes, un concept qui détient le pouvoir d'apporter la justice et l'équité dans la vie quotidienne des gens à travers l'Afrique ?-Alpha Sesay, vice-ministre de la Justice du Government of Sierra Leone. L'Alliance africaine pour une justice centrée sur les personnes (#AAPCJ) vise à atteindre cet objectif en.. : 1?? En rassemblant les parties prenantes de tout le continent pour favoriser la collaboration. 2?? En s'appuyant sur les forces des uns et des autres. 3?? En exploitant le potentiel des partenariats mondiaux, notamment avec la #JusticeActionCoalition et l'Alliance ibéro-américaine pour l'accès à la justice. ?? Ensemble, nous pouvons combler le fossé de la justice et réaliser un avenir où la justice est véritablement centrée sur les personnes. En savoir plus : ?? https://lnkd.in/ecrTG3VG? ?? https://lnkd.in/eFEQ9W_Z #AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll #SDG16Plus #NYUCIC #A2J #PCJ

? #DYK: People-centered justice is crucial in strengthening social contracts and trust between citizens and their governance. ?? Launched during #KPAC24, the African Alliance for People-Centered Justice (#AAPCJ) aims to promote people-centered approaches to addressing the justice needs of #Africa’s diverse and fast-growing population. ?? Learn more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/eFEQ9W_Z Check out Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law's key takeaways of the sessions ??

?? Justice is a universal principle, but its delivery can be tailored to a region’s specific needs and challenges. Regional alliances like the Ibero-American Alliance on Access to Justice (#IBA) and the African Alliance for People-Centered Justice (AAPCJ) provide a platform to support justice systems to be more responsive, inclusive, and people-centered. ?? These alliances work in their respective regions to promote synergies and exchange best practices and challenges being faced by justice sectors. Learn more about the benefits and unique aspects of these regional alliances in #NYUCIC’s Laura Ospina and Themba Mahleka’s latest blog (available in Spanish and French) ?? https://lnkd.in/ePJ__Nhk

? #DYK: Over 740,000 women and girls are held in prison worldwide, and women’s incarceration is growing at a faster rate than men's, up 60 percent since 2000 compared to 22 percent for men. ?? This year’s Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW69) side event, “Promising Practices to Reduce the Harmful Impact of Imprisonment on Women,” will provide concrete recommendations and case studies to address this challenge. ??? RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/ekbpA8wb ?? Sponsored by the Mission of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Mission of Colombia to the United Nations, and United Nations Human Rights. ?? Co-organized by the Thailand Institute for Justice, Penal Reform International, Women Beyond Walls, and Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies. The event livestream will be available via United Nations Web TV. #15YearsofChange #15YearsofBangkokRules

?? On this International Women’s Day (#IWD2025), join us in the global pursuit to #AccelerateAction on #GenderEquality and women’s empowerment. Tools like Canada’s Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) empower us to assess policies through an intersectional lens. ???? ?? The GBA+ is a federal policy tool and analytical process that provides a rigorous method for assessing systemic inequalities. It was designed to assess how diverse groups of women, men, and gender-diverse people may experience policies, programs, and initiatives passed in the country. Learn more about the policy on our #InequalitySolutions portal: https://lnkd.in/e4YiXYGB ?? Together, we can close the gap to create a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable future. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

?? “If people know the law, they can use the law and shape it. We believe in democratizing the law and putting its power into the hands of communities, so they can make decisions about issues that affect them”—Aimee Ongeso, Network Manager, Namati. ?? Legal systems are often inaccessible and written in another language. So how can we make justice systems work for everyone? Find out in the full recording ?? https://lnkd.in/ecrTG3VG ?? Together, we can make justice accessible and meaningful for all. #AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll #SDG16Plus #NYUCIC #A2J #PCJ

?? As the first OECD Development Forum on Development, Peace and Stability takes place, this is a critical moment to explore how a #PeopleCenteredJustice (PCJ) approach to resilience can empower communities in politically estranged, conflict-affected, & fragility-affected settings. ?? #PCJ offers a pragmatic and essential approach to strengthening people’s resilience by offering a pathway to resolving disputes, improving access to public resources, and amplifying local voices, ensuring decision-makers address vulnerabilities and uphold rights during times of complex crises. ?? A recent paper by Food for the Hungry, Inc.’s Jonathan Papoulidis and #NYUCIC’s Swati Mehta and Nate Edwards proposes a framework that promotes people-centered justice (PCJ) as a vital but missing element of resilience and the key to its success. ?? Learn more about the framework: https://lnkd.in/eEpxhzNn