Justice should always be sought with the perspective of survivors in mind. Th...

Justice should always be sought with the perspective of survivors in mind. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has recently convened a panel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where survivors of sexual violence gave their views on justice and reparations. The findings support a holistic approach encompassing not only access to justice, judicial remedies and financial reparations, but also attention to the security, health, education and economic needs of the affected communities.