Evidence, practical guidance and institutional resources for people working to advance justice, equality and accountable development in Lesotho and across Africa.
Open knowledge strengthens public action.CDSJ makes its public-interest research, policy guidance and governance standards accessible to communities, practitioners, institutions and partners.
CDSJ's knowledge work connects community realities with practical institutional and policy responses. This library brings together materials developed to support public understanding, strengthen professional practice and demonstrate the standards that guide our own organisation.
Browse by collection or search for a subject. Research and policy briefs present analysis and practical recommendations; public access policies explain our commitments and safeguards; institutional resources introduce CDSJ's story, priorities and partnership direction.
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Research & publications · 2 resources
Focused analysis designed to support fairer systems, stronger professional practice and evidence-informed public discussion.
A practical legal and prosecution resource for identifying relevant offences, handling digital evidence, protecting survivors and improving case preparation in technology-facilitated GBV matters.
A legal and case-assessment planning brief promoting fair, evidence-based investigation of pregnancy- and child-related criminal cases, including paternity, participation, care duties and relevant social circumstances.
Public access policies · 10 resources
These Executive Council-approved policies communicate the safeguards, ethical standards and accountability commitments that CDSJ applies across its work. Current versions took effect on 1 March 2026.
Standards for preventing harm and supporting safe, respectful participation by children in CDSJ's work.
CDSJ's framework for equitable opportunity, inclusive participation and freedom from discrimination.
The conduct, integrity and professional responsibility expected from people representing CDSJ.
Principles for responsible handling of personal information and protection of confidential records.
A rights-based foundation for dignity, equality, participation and accountability across CDSJ's work.
Processes for raising concerns and supporting fair, timely and accountable complaint handling.
A supportive, rights-based approach to HIV and AIDS, workplace wellbeing and non-discrimination.
Standards for preventing, reporting and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Organisation-wide measures to prevent harm and protect participants, communities, staff and partners.
Protections and reporting pathways for people who raise concerns about suspected wrongdoing.
Institutional resources · 5 resources
Concise introductions to the organisation's history, programme priorities and partnership opportunities.
How CDSJ emerged from professional commitment to protect development gains and build a durable justice-centred African institution.
A concise overview of CDSJ's purpose, programme areas, governance and organisational approach.
The interconnected issues and institutional priorities shaping CDSJ's work and future development.
The case for early partnership and investment in CDSJ's people-centred, evidence-informed development platform.
Areas where funders, public institutions and civil-society partners can engage with CDSJ's growing work.
CDSJ welcomes engagement from communities, practitioners, researchers, public institutions and partners interested in applying these resources or developing future knowledge products with us.