peace and order is the basic of rule of rule, why?
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Seven reasons why rule of law matters for peace
The rule of law is at the heart of the relationship between society and the state. It is the basis for creating trust and accountability and forms the social contract between a government and its citizens.
When countries experience conflict and when government is weakened and can no longer protect its citizens, this social contract collapses. When it’s time to rebuild, rule of law must be among the first priorities.
Since 2008, UNDP has been working to build peace in over 40 crisis-affected countries through our Global Programme for Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights. Here are seven key results:
Long brewing tensions between neighbours can ignite if grievances are left to stew too long. In Kyrgyzstan where many still bear the scars of ethnic violence from the riots of 2010, addressing disputes is a must for healing old wounds. Two thirds of Kyrgyzstan’s population live in remote and mountainous rural areas. Many cannot spare the time or money to travel to the city to address issues of civil and family law.
In 2016, with our support, the Kyrgz Ministry of Justice placed their office on wheels and took to the open road. This Solidarity bus visited 173 villages and provided free legal aid to 3,386 rural citizens — half of them were women. In addition, our pilot projects in Osh and Chui provinces provided free legal aid to 18,091 people and advised 16,807 people on land rights issues and disputes, inheritances, recovery of alimony, payment of taxes and real estate.
“Understanding the law is very important for my family and me. I know my basic rights and I know my obligations too. I work in a market and follow all the rules.
I think that following all laws and rules accepted by society provides your safety. I pay taxes on time, and nobody will disturb me. I sell fresh and quality goods, and my clients are happy. I always observe traffic rules. I have all the necessary documents for selling foods. Knowing my rights helps me to feel safe and sound. Knowing what my rights are helps me to defend my rights.”