GACACA (Reconciliation Justice)

A traditional Rwandan conflict and disputes resolution procedure designed to be participatory and reconciliatory justice that has been renovated and used to deal with a backlog of genocide cases. Inyangamugayo (Persons of integrity) taken from the local community make up the jury of that traditional jurisdiction.

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ABUNZI (Mediators)

Community Mediators.

Section four Article 159 of the constitution established a mediation committee in each sector. The mediation committee members or Abunzi are responsible for mediating conflicts between parties. It is only when the Abunzi fail that disputes can be brought before ordinary courts. Each committee comprises 12 residents of every sector who are persons of integrity and acknowledged for their mediation skills. The NURC works through them as part of its peace-building and conflict management program. It equips by building their capacities: conflict management courses, technical support and training resources. There are over 800 Abunzi active countrywide.