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Catholic Justice and Peace Commission

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Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

Purpose: The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) has played an important role in monitoring and reporting on human rights violations in Liberia. JPC provides legal aid and coordinates the Human Rights Fact-Finding Documentation and Reporting Program. The JPC endeavours to work concretely for reconciliation in Liberia through its Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding programme, which include training, workshops, and the promotion of dialogue and tolerance at the local level, utilizing existing traditional mechanisms where possible.
Illustrative Project: JPC publishes 'Situation Reports' and other regular bulletins, as well as broadcasting a radio program, 'The Justice and Peace Forum'.
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