Tetra Tech DPK (Tt DPK) supports the rule of law in Afghanistan through implementation of the USAID-funded Rule of Law Sector – Formal (RLS-F) project. One of the major thrusts of this Tt DPK development program is promoting human rights and access to justice through its grants programs. By encouraging public awareness and conducting outreach to the Afghan citizenry, RLS-F directed grants continue to make a difference in changing outdated attitudes and perceptions that in the past have hindered the development of a more open and just society.

In furtherance of this goal and in honor of International Human Rights Day, high-ranking U.S and Afghan government representatives, together with experts from the RLS-F project, held a celebration event featuring roundtable discussions on “Human Rights and Justice in Afghanistan in 2011.” The Welfare Association for the Development of Afghanistan (WADAN) organized the event through a grant provided by the RLS-F project and special guest participants included Bibi Hakmeena, a Provincial Council member from Khost Province, who brought a unique perspective on human rights and justice from a rural Afghan and female point of view. The event also featured an awareness-raising celebration for young school children focusing on civic education, rule of law, and justice for the next generation of Afghanistan’s leaders. The activities focused on the process of developing and instilling respect for human rights at an early age, and building a more responsible and informed future populace.

Tt DPK is committed to partnering with Afghan NGO’s such as the WADAN organization through its grants programs operated by RLS-F. By supporting indigenous organizations such as WADAN, RLS-F is leading the effort to improve the accessibility, reliability, and fairness of Afghanistan's formal justice system.

More information the event can be found on the USAID website here.