Law, Justice and Human Rights.

  • Law, Justice and Human Rights

Law, Justice and Human Rights

Peace, justice and strong institutions of the state are cornerstones for the protection of safe, prosperous and inclusive societies. Rule of law, access to justice and human rights protections are increasingly important ingredients in fostering more equitable and inclusive development, especially amongst vulnerable populations. With armed conflicts on the rise globally, the treatment of refugees and the management of migration flows is the focus of increasing attention.

GDSI is a leading provider of technical assistance in the area of law reform, justice and human rights.. We can assist you to develop and implement policies to promote better integration of migrants. We have designed social and economic support structures for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in crisis situations. We build the administrative capacity to transpose and monitor international human rights law at national and local levels. We have also worked to introduce the provisions of Acquis Communautaire Chapter 23 and 24 in Candidate Countries.

ACHIEVEMENTS

In the Punjab region of Pakistan, there are long waiting times for those who wish to settle civil disputes in court. In response to this challenge, a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers and community development experts designed and introduced a system of paralegal support that was designed to provide alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and reduce the flow of trivial cases entering the court system. The success of the system prompted the regional authorities to maintain the system after project end.

I raise my voice not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.