ActionAgainstBrutality

💫🥳Women Crush Wednesday💫🥳

Today, we honor the resilient women who step up, speak out, and actively seek solutions in human rights protection, legal justice, and psychosocial well-being as participants in Case Management activities and Advocacy efforts.

Over the past four years, Sesotho Media & Development (SM&D) with the financial support of European Union in Lesotho embarked on a meaningful journey to promote accountability and human rights. SM&D trained over 250 police officers, along with media professionals and community leaders, empowering them to better fulfill their roles as advocates for justice and human dignity.

This project would not have been possible without the invaluable partnership of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service , Ministry of Justice amd Law and the National University of Lesotho . Through collaboration and commitment, we’ve made strides toward a more just and accountable society.

As this project comes to a close, we celebrate the progress made and remain inspired by the work still ahead. Together, we can continue to champion the principles of justice and human rights.




Sesotho Media & Development

With the community Leaders in Mokhotlong yesterday, SM&D in collaboration with National University of Lesotho faculty of law, discussed access to Justice. Amongst other things, Alternative dispute resolution and Restorative Justice were delved into, leaving the community leaders with vast knowledge on the issues. At the community gathering Lesotho Mounted Police Service was present, with the offices of Crime Prevention, stock theft and CGPU.






Sesotho Media & Development
European Union in Lesotho
National University of Lesotho

🌟 Community Gathering today in Butha-Buthe 🌟

Today we had an incredible community gathering with Butha Buthe Youth Voluntary Program where we focused on sensitizing youth about the right reporting channels at the local police stations.

This gathering was filled with insightful, interactive
and valuable information sharing. SM&D through the Accountability project, funded by the European Union, in partnership with Police officers, and voluntary youth, came together to ensure everyone knows how to report incidents effectively and safely.

Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the importance of the right reporting channels.
- How to report incidents promptly and accurately.
- Building trust and cooperation between the community and the Police.






Sesotho Media & Development
European Union in Lesotho

🚨Community Gathering in Quthing🚨

Today, we conducted a session in the Tsatsane community of Quthing, focusing on access to justice with a particular emphasis on restorative justice. The community received education on the various entities responsible for delivering justice in Lesotho, clarifying that the police are not the primary providers of justice. We also outlined the specific types of cases that should be reported to either the police or the chief.

Furthermore, participants were informed about the restorative justice process, its significance, the distinctions between it and the traditional criminal justice system, and the circumstances under which parties might elect to pursue this alternative approach.






Sesotho Media & Development
European Union in Lesotho

Join us Live today at 2:30pm to 3:30pm on Lilaphalapha , Today we will be joined by Public Complaints Committee (PAC) to unpack how the public can use their office to hold Police accountable for Human Rights Violations. Be part of the conversation by joining us Live on Lilaphalapha page.




Sesotho Media & Development

🚨🚨TENDER FOR EVALUATION CONSULTANT🚨🚨

Sesotho Media and Development with the financial support of the European Union intends to award a
service contract for end of project evaluation consultant. The service contract is open to
residents/citizens from both Lesotho and South Africa.
Tender Document and additional information must be requested from [email protected] between the 5th and 17th March 2025 at 16H00.
The Deadline for submission of applications is 18th March 2025 at 17H00.

Community Policing Gathering in Quthing

Today were in Quthing, Tsatsane, Ha-Liphapang. Community policing members were given capacity in protecting human rights and understanding the proper channels for reporting human rights violations by the police. This was an insightful session on human rights issues, police accountability and compliance, building trust, and making communities safer again for all.





Sesotho Media & Development
European Union in Lesotho