MAJust
The MAJust project will increase the impact of civil society representatives on the Justice Sector reforms and contribute to establishing systemic changes.
Justice Reform Monitoring in Armenia (JUREMONIA)
The Juremonia project started in February 2022. It was funded by the EU and implemented by the consortium of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, the Penal Reform International, the Social Justice NGO and the Civil Society Institute NGO.
As such, the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) is collaborating with Penal Reform International and local Armenian organizations – Social Justice and the Civil Society Institute, to design a project aimed at strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations, and empowering them to effectively engage with government actors throughout the justice system reform process.
The project focuses on three key areas:
- Increasing the capacity of CSOs in monitoring, reporting and advocacy throughout the implementation of justice sector reforms;
- Strengthening the role of civil society in providing policy proposals and concrete recommendations and action plans;
- Raising lasting public awareness and sparking a debate about the justice reform processes, along with stimulating the participation of citizens and media in monitoring efforts and formulating informed public demand.
The project is going to unfold through several activities.
Most importantly, the NHC along with its partners will establish an NGO platform for peer-to-peer CSO exchanges, as well as provide training workshops for CSOs on monitoring and reporting. The project will also include the launch of a small three-pronged grant scheme aimed at CSOs active in criminal justice and Human Rights, universities and academic institutions, and journalists. The NHC will also assist in the publication of research, monitoring reports and discussion papers and lastly, in producing policy briefs, joint petitions, campaigns, action plans and recommendations.
The project follows a rights-based approach at every step of the way. It focuses on both strengthening the capacity of rights holders to enjoy their rights and creating incentives for duty-bearers to meet their obligations.
Overall, Juremonia is set to significantly improve CSO’s capacity and advocacy skills necessary for a profound justice reform. The project aims to empower CSOs to become fundamental mediators between society and government institutions in this delicate and complex process of justice system reform.
Main actions:
- Preparation of preliminary and final alternative reports
- Designing training programs on monitoring, reporting and strategic advocacy
- Development of curriculum, guidelines, and tools for monitoring and evaluation of justice sector reforms
- Creation of an NGO platform for reforms in the CJ sector
- Providing monitoring and research grants on access to justice
- Develop and submit research and monitoring reports on reform implementation to the government.
Master program and modules in Access to Justice. MAJust
The first small grant for Armenian Academics and Institutions within the “Justice Reforms Monitoring in Armenia” project has been summarized. It pursues to stimulate the development of a module and/or educational program (bachelor’s or master’s) on Access to Justice.
2 universities out of 3 that submitted applications passed the first stage and were allowed to complete the full proposal.
We are glad to announce that Eurasia International University was recognized as a winner with its Master’s Program and Modules in the “Access to Justice: Theory and Practice” (MAJust) project.
The MAJust project will increase the impact of civil society representatives on the Justice Sector reforms and contribute to establishing systemic changes. The MAJust aims to equip multidisciplinary professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills necessary to effectively develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Justice Sector reforms in line with international standards and best practices. It is expected that the project will facilitate the trialogue between academia, practice, and society and increase the role of academia in the strengthening of the Rule of Law in Armenia.
The new innovative Master Program and Modules in “Access to Justice: Theory and Practice” will be developed by the project providing an interdisciplinary approach and involving internationally recognized scholars to build the capacities of local actors. On a certificate basis, the modules of the new Master’s program will be offered to practitioners and students from other universities as a lifelong learning opportunity. The Project also will support Justice Sector reforms by building synergies with relevant practitioners, developing students’ practical skills, providing methodological and research support to various actors involved in the Justice Sector reforms as well as stimulating and contributing to the public debate, raising awareness about the relevant processes by addressing youth, journalists, social workers, etc.
The duration of the sub-grant program is: 15.02.2024-15.08.2025
Source. juremonia.am