This project, which is based in Nimba County is highly focused on addressing Liberia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and in peace building efforts, by assisting Liberia National Police (LNP)/ Ministry of Justice (MOJ)  regulate traditional dispute resolution mechanisms, especially those involving gross violations of human rights, putting an emphasis on vulnerable youth and the GBV gender dimension in all trainings and activities as well as a focus on enhancing the relationship between the police and civilians, including communication to inform the public on police activities and for communities to share vital information with the police.

Targeted activities also address key conflict factors, including: the misuse of power, low level of confidence in the weak justice system, lack of infrastructure, materials, an acute shortage of qualified personnel, and general capacity; undue delay or no prosecution,  In partnership with the LNP (including the Community Policing Forums and Women and Children’s Protection Unit, etc.), MOJ, UNMIL’s relevant sections and UNHCR, the innovative project encompasses community networking with police, the courts, prosecution teams and the Ministry of Justice, not only to prevent violent crime, but also to assist in the break down of impunity and to strengthen police response, protection and the rule of law.

EQUIP’s Access to Justice/ Protection/ SGBV Program Focuses on:

• Advocacy for protection and access to justice
• Awareness education, organization of communities committees to prevent and resolve conflicts
• Training of protection, health and welfare volunteers
• Detailed case reporting, case actions and long term follow-up
• Care of victims, legal aid for Victims, provide transit/safe houses and other services
• Civil support of justice to break down impunity: assist investigations, arrests, prosecution, transport of victims and perpetrators,

For more information on this project please email: protection@equipliberia.org