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Time for Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the last two decades, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have endured horrific human rights violations.

Most of these violations have not been investigated, those responsible have not been prosecuted and victims have been denied justice and redress.
However, the recent elections and a newly re-elected President provide fresh hopes that the Congolese may finally see justice done. Help us seize this opportunity to support them in their fight for justice.

Years of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have made impunity the rule rather than the exception. Join our campaign to end impunity for crimes under international law wherever they occur.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
We need you to help activists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo pressure the authorities and the international community to make justice a priority in the new legislature starting in 2012. Join our actions:

• by signing the online petition asking the newly appointed President to make justice and the fight against impunity a priority for his term of office.

Become a part of a global network of activists: Sign our open Petition for Justice!