Core features of the practice
Organisation:
Institution name: RCN Justice et Démocratie
Institution type: Non-profit organization
Institution URL: rcn-ong.beFormat:
Seminar, Training, WorkshopTarget population:
Legal professionalsCost (per practice):
FreeSetting:
Other institution, No specific setting requiredThemes:
Remembrance education and/or history education, Human rights/discrimination, The Holocaust and/or other genocidesCore activities:
Group discussion, Film viewing, Slide presentation
Additional information about the practice
Number of participants:
Up to 14Age of target population:
26+ yearsAdditional specifics:
NoneTopics and objectives:
How to bring about justice after international crimes; the genocide in Rwanda as a case study, a 26-minute film about 3 magistrates who were involved in the process of justice after the genocide in Rwanda. The objective is to try and answer these questions : - How to bring about justice in society torn apart by so many perpetrators and victims? - Which role did they place in this endeavour? - And what did this mean to them personally?Materials used:
Written or other published material, Audiovisual material, Online material
Link to the material:Material produced:
Not applicableSequence of activities - methodology:
Session 1: How to bring justice after international crimes? Context: Introduction to the history of Rwanda: The run-up to - and legal response to - the genocide of the Rwandan Tutsi in 1994. Exposition: The possibilities and limitations of (inter)national justice, universal jurisdiction and alternative forms of Transitional Justice. Session 2: What role does the judiciary play in a polarizing society? Context: The role of the magistracy before, during and after the Rwandan Tutsi genocide in 1994. Deepening: What influence can the magistracy exert (or not) to counteract polarisation in our society? How can polarisation be recognised and how can it be dealt with through Bart Brandsma's polarisation model? Session 3: What challenges does the magistrate personally face in dealing with these intense cases? Self-reflection: How to deal with challenges of impartiality? Focus on the person of the magistrate, his personal preferences and experience. What is the possible influence on the case? Exploration: How to ensure sufficient mental resistance when dealing with these often emotionally difficult cases?Length of activity:
Other, 3x 2-3hoursIs the activity digital?:
Yes: no linkLanguage(s) in which activity can be delivered:
Dutch, English, American, FrenchIs specialist knowledge or professional training required?:
YesIf yes, which type?:
Legal training
Target population
Components of the practice
Accessibility and replicability
Qualitative Details
Has this practice been evaluated?
YesBy whom?:
Participants, Informal non-participant observerBy what means?:
Informal verbal feedback, Qualitative written feedbackCore content knowledge and transferable skills:
Critical understanding of the genocide in Rwanda and justice mechanisms put in place; understanding international and transitional justice; enhancing the ability to understand and respond to crimes of mass violenceIndicators of success:
Repeated demands from training institutions for legal professionals.Educational coordinator contact details:
Name: Wasja Rijs
Email address: wasja.rijs@rcn-ong.be
How many times?:
5-10
Scalability
The RETHINK project is concerned with bridging formal and informal education. This section explores the factors that make a practice adaptable.
Key factors for successful implementation:
Subject expertise of presenter/instructorMain challenges to teachers adapting this practice for their students:
Understanding justice mechanisms (international justice) Knowing the history of the genocide in Rwanda and which justice mechanisms were put in placeAvailability of guidance/training/replication materials (and in what language/format currently):
Presentation in Dutch, English and FrenchOther comments or details:
none