A comprehensive human rights sensitization campaign has been launched for defense and security forces (FDS) in Koumra, beginning May 21 at the Central Commissariat. The training is designed to embed human rights compliance and accountability at the core of military operations.
Balancing law enforcement with unwavering respect for human dignity remains an ongoing challenge. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are collaborating to integrate these principles into judicial processes.
The initiative, part of the Project for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, targets military personnel, gendarmes, police officers, and members of Chad’s National and Nomadic Guard (GNNT). Workshops are being conducted across various barracks belonging to these units.
The project’s primary goals include preventing abuses, dismantling cycles of impunity, and fostering trust between communities and those sworn to protect them.
Key objectives include:
- Educating FDS members on strict adherence to human rights and combating gender-based violence (GBV);
- Familiarizing personnel with military justice procedures to ensure procedural rigor;
- Implementing the Gendarmerie’s specific code of ethics for law enforcement officers.
Beyond mere legal reminders, the campaign seeks to reshape institutional culture, turning every uniformed agent into a proactive guardian of fundamental freedoms.
Over two days, UN experts and senior military leaders will engage in interactive sessions with FDS personnel. The intensive schedule blends legal frameworks, real-world case studies, and candid discussions on field realities.
By equipping its security forces with the tools to prevent abuses and violence, Chad advances toward an army that upholds human rights. The next critical step? Translating these theoretical lessons into everyday practices that benefit justice seekers nationwide.
