This study, a critical analysis of the Legislation on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Indigenous Pygmy Peoples, aims to raise awareness and stimulate discussion of the law among political decision makers as well as Congolese indigenous “pygmy” peoples and national and international civil society organizations.
This research was produced by the Centre de Recherches Interculturelles et Interdisciplinaires pour le Développement Durable en Afrique Australe et Centrale (CERIDAC).
This synthesis report is the product of collaboration between researchers at CERIDAC, RIHN and the University of Helsinki.
Suggested citation:
Nkongolo J.F.M., Tshibanda C.M., Ndilu F., Lumbala J.P., Koskinen, E., Sidibe, A., Brockhaus M., Wong G.Y. (2025) A critical Review of the legislation on the protection and promotion of the rights of Indigenous Pygmy Peoples (Law No. 22/030 of July 15, 2022) in DR Congo. CERIDAC & Fair Frontiers, Kinshasa, DR Congo.