The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to face major challenges in its process of rehabilitating victims of conflict, particularly in terms of protection and reparation. The National Advocacy Alliance for Conflict Victim Reparations (ANPR) continues to work actively to put in place strong legislation to protect the rights of victims and provide them with fair assistance.
Last March, the ANPR met with the Ad hoc commission of the National Fund for reparations for victims of sexual violence and other serious violations against the peace and security of humanity (FONAREV) in order to reiterate its recommendations for a more effective implementation of Law No. 22/065 of December 26, 2022.
The ANPR insisted on the need for an administrative approach that will guarantee the fairness, speed and efficiency of reparations, while involving victims and civil society. In addition, ANPR representatives stressed the importance of responsible dialogue and the absence of negotiations with the perpetrators of crimes.
To support their claim, the ANPR produced two specifications detailing the rehabilitation needs of victims in various regions of the DRC, with a focus on the provinces of North and South Kivu. However, this situation is widespread across the country, as is currently the case in Kwamouth province, where tensions between the Yaka and Teke communities remain unresolved.
The ANPR is a coalition of civil society organizations, groups of victims, individuals and actors engaged in the development and implementation of a policy of integral reparations for victims and survivors of serious human rights violations related to in the DRC. It is a strategic advocacy tool for the sector and a powerful voice for victims.
The ANPR remains convinced that the establishment of a policy of protection and rehabilitation of victims of conflict is a crucial measure to ensure a just and equitable society for all citizens of the DRC.