Legal Aid Needs Assessment Buffer Zone January 2017

4.4 Million Conflict Affected Basic Facts 4.4 Million Conflict Affected 1.5 Million IDPs 3.1 Million Most Vulnerable 200,000 in GCA Buffer Zone Assessment was on No. 4

Methodology 28 Yes/No Multiple Choice Questions 199 Respondents – Random Sel. Respondents represent households 56% Door to Door Visits 44% Met at Public Places, e.g School 13 DRC Staff (11 Lawyers)

Sample - 199

Margin of Error and Confidence Level 200,000 Buffer Zone Residents +/- 7% Margin of Error, 95% Confidence Level Extended Sample @2.59 member per household +/- 4.3% Margin of Error, 95% Confidence Level

FINDINGS

IDP registration cancelled at least once Civil Documentation Passport 2% according to IAVA Survey Updated Photo Photo needs to be update at age 25 and 45 Outdated photo makes passport legally invalid IDP registration cancelled at least once Birth Certificate Establish family ties in inheritance and family law cases Unified demographic registry Living in registered place of residence

(Includes members of armed force, civilian, armed group) Civilian Victims of Armed Conflict 32,453 casualties 9,733 killed 22,720 injuries OHCHR Report on Casualties (Includes members of armed force, civilian, armed group)

Social Benefit and Pension

Child Protection – Legal Issues 10% households host unrelated minors 43% of them have issues with medical assistance 14% of them have issues with schooling 7% of them have guardianship issue Other issues – freedom of movement, alimony payment, visit to disability board

Access to free health care services 1. 60% took medical care/service after conflict 2. Only 49% got it free of charge 3. Distance; check post; lack of doctor, referral & disability access are major challenges -IAVA 4. 24% without updated place of residence – another factor 5. Demand for unofficial payment not uncommon

Freedom of Movement 48% of residents have electronic pass 27% of the rest are interested in obtaining one 10% faced obstacles in crossing/carrying items One entry/exit denial every 3 minutes – V SoS 500 rubles/200 UAH bribe

Livelihood and Employment 12% have not yet got employment books 22% have issues relating to unpaid wage 29% used to receive rent from farming land 61% of them have lost access to the rent 6% have no record of employment

Inheritance Housing Land and Property Issues 12% Inherited real estate & bank deposit post conflict Only 17% successfully completed the process broaden the scope of restitution to non-owners (informal rights holders and tenants)

Land Title

Damage and Destructions

SNAP SHOT: LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS AND RESPONSES

SNAP SHOT: LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS AND RESPONSES

SNAP SHOT: LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS AND RESPONSES