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Josué Kashal is a lawyer registered with the Haut Katanga and Lualaba Bar Association in DR Congo. A human rights researcher and activist, he has dedicated his career to the struggle for responsible exploitation of natural resources (mining, forestry, hydrocarbons, energy and water) that respects human rights and helps improve living conditions for communities.  

He has initiated several legal actions against multinational companies for violations of workers’ rights. He has contributed to the drafting and publication of reports on the social responsibility of mining companies. 

He is a member and co-founder of Centre d’Aide Juridico-Judiciaire (CAJJ), a human rights organization working to promote and protect the rights of the underprivileged, women, children and victims of mining operations, where he has been deputy coordinator since 2007.