This sub-project aimed to improve access to justice by guaranteeing equality before the law and facilitating access to legal resources and dispute resolution mechanisms for all citizens of Niger. The implementing partner, Réseau des Journalistes pour les Droits de l’Homme (RJDH), increased citizens’ knowledge about human rights and facilitating their access to public justice services. To this end, the implementing partner trained public, private and community media journalists on access to public justice services and human rights. RJDH also broadcasted eight (8) radio programmes on crime prevention and management; organized guided tours of judicial services for local journalists from public, private and community media; and facilitated a meeting between customary, religious and judicial authorities on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Finally, RJDH supported the organization of a series of fairground hearings by local magistrates on ADR mechanisms, judicial procedures and free legal assistance for community members from Niamey and Dosso, with a focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups.

