Impact by Regions, Countries & Territories

UNDP’s Global Programme supports crisis-affected contexts across all regions to strengthen the rule of law and human rights. In this section, we present five regional overviews, detailing our priorities and approach depending on the context, as well as feature select country and territory results from 2021.

Five contexts from the list (Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Mali and Yemen) illustrate the achievements of the Global Focal Point for the Rule of Law (GFP). In peacekeeping missions and transition settings, UNDP’s Global Programme works through the GFP to deliver integrated assistance with our UN partners.

GFP Global Focal Point Highlights

Liberia

In Liberia, UNDP enhanced the transparency and efficiency of the justice and security sector through the establishment of the online Crime Statistics Information System (CSIS) for the Liberia National police. The system was linked to a similar Case Management Information System (CMIS) developed for the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary. The system enables the police to track crime patterns and plan effective responses. It also tracks case backlogs to analyse the reasons for prolonged pre-trial detention and supports decision-making on how to address them. Launched in 2021, the system was designed as an application for both desktop computers and mobile phones to ensure the data can be uploaded offline in areas with limited access to the internet. The system enhanced the integrity of data collection and reduced the time spent on crime analysis and preparation of statistical reports. It was piloted in Bomi, Bong, Lofa, Margibi and Montserrado counties. UNDP organized training for over a hundred staff members of justice and security institutions on the use of the system.

UNDP provided expert support to the Ministry of Justice to draft the Legal Aid Act designed to provide a comprehensive legal aid response, establish an independent Legal Aid Board and a legal aid fund. The Act was validated by the Ministry of Justice and submitted for the endorsement by the Cabinet of Ministers. When functional, the Legal Aid Board will provide legal aid to indigent Liberians and other vulnerable individuals who cannot afford access to legal practitioners.

Access to justice for women, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and inmates was enhanced through the provision of legal aid and psychosocial support. 624 individuals received legal and psychosocial assistance in Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Margibi, Nimba and Sinoe counties. This number includes 271 GBV survivors and 353 inmates (326 men and 27 women). 68 cases of rape were investigated and brought to courts through the UNDP-supported GBV referral system. Cases involving 353 inmates were resolved through mediation, 121 of these inmates (104 men and 17 women) received psychosocial support and assistance to reintegrate in their communities upon release.

624 persons composed of 271 GBV survivors and 353 inmates (326 men and 27 women).

Finally, 119 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) were processed by the specialized SGBV Court E at Bong and Nimba counties, out of which 39 cases were resolved.

Trainers certification of training
Certification of training of trainers and the official launch of the Crime Statistics Information System by the Liberian National PolicePhoto: UNDP

Key Results: Liberia

624 individuals received legal and psychosocial assistance. This number includes 271 survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and 353 inmates (326 men and 27 women). Cases involving 353 inmates were resolved through mediation.

106 staff members of justice and security institutions (including county attorneys, clerical staff and police officers) learned how to manage an online Crime Statistics Information System (CSIS) established for the Liberia National police

119 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) were processed by the specialized SGBV Court E at Bong and Nimba counties, with 39 cases resolved.