CEJP Contribution for Free Fair and Transparent 15th October, 2014 Election in Mozambique The Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace in Mozambique was created by CEM ( Episcopal Conference of Mozambique ) in 1977 , with the aim of finding the minimum balance before the turbulence and injustices that occurred at the time. The political system lived shortly after the national independence and the civil war that devastated the country when the Commission was still in its establishment forced the commission to work almost underground.
With the signing of the General Peace Agreement in 1992 , mediated by the Catholic Church made the Commission to build up its straights and is currently developing several intervening activities in 10 Dioceses throughout Mozambique.
In the spirit of educating and informing communities, the Commission of Justice and Peace structured and conducted between 2001 and 2003, " Educating for Citizenship Program " in order to consolidate peace and democratic structures in the country through the redemption of ethical , civic and organizational values.

Given the recent events of instability in the country - war throughout the N1 National Road , in the town of Muxungue, elections, mining and resettlement, etc. - the Commission has been participating to several civil society dynamics to reflect and mediate being a prophetic voice and solidarity with the people who are suffering from the effects of instability.

Since the first general elections held in 1994 CEJP has been participating in electoral processes in Mozambique for the sole purpose of enlightening the people about their rights as citizens, on the significance of the vote, abstention from voting, to pacify the Mozambican people in regard to the electoral disputes ie mainly electoral conflicts during voting and after disclosure of results.
This year, 15th October Mozambique will running the Presidential, Parliamentary and Provincial Assemblies elections in a context that is currently dominated by political-military conflict between the government (of FRELIMO) and RENAMO, while there is an emerging new political force, the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM). This already flags great chances of conflictual process requiring intervention of all actors including religious leadership, such as for appeal made by the National Electoral Commission (CNE) President.
 
Under these terms, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace proposes to take concrete actions to promote the rule of law (against actions that will not meet with the Electoral Law) coordinating with the Diocesan of Justice and Peace Commissions in Inhambane, Chimoio and Nacala, who will develop activities on the ground in fulfilling the mission for which is dedicated. While that, the CEJP will be coordinationg with actors at national level and with the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA). Actions will include:
- Trainings on the new electoral law to Diocese Justice and Peace Comissions women and men animators and coordinators;
-  Reflections on the electoral process with electoral authorties at local and national level;
- Civic education to women and men from communities on elections;
- Elections observation;
- Electoral conflicts management.