ArticlesMediaOur News and EventsMEDIA STATEMENT: ABDUCTION OF 315 SCHOOLGIRLS AND WOMEN IN NIGERIAThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) expresses its deepest alarm and unequivocal condemnation of the abduction of 315 schoolgirls and teachers from St Mary's Catholic School in north-central Nigeria over the weekend. This horrifying incident perpetrated in a context of escalating violence against women and girls represents yet another assault on the rights, dignity, and safety… Read More CSVRNovember 25, 2025
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Inequalities, Peacebuilding, Racism, Restorative Justice, Transitional Justice, Youth ViolenceWhat does Justice for GBV mean for you?CSVR Launches Its 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Reimagine Justice for Survivors of GBV As the global community marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is proud to launch a bold public-engagement initiative under the banner: “What Does Justice for GBV Mean for You?” This initiative invites… Read More CSVRNovember 25, 2025
PublicationsTransitional JusticeSITUATION REPORT: SDG 16This report provides an overview of the pertinent challenges to peace, justice and strong institutions in Africa. Drawing from open-source material, a balanced view of governance dynamics, threats to peace and security, human rights challenges and regional cooperation across the five regions of the continent. The report examines challenges to democratic consolidation, governance inclusivity, socio-economic equality, violent extremism, and civic… Read More CSVRSeptember 23, 2025
PolicyPublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Criminal Justice, Reparations, Transitional Justice, Truth CommissionsThe State of Transitional Justice in Africa – Volume 1: Benchmarking Country ProcessesThis study provides an assessment of the state of transitional justice in Africa based on the experiences of 10 countries with diverse contexts, in different regions of the continent, and at various stages of transitional justice: Libya, Mali, Ethiopia, The Gambia, South Sudan, Lesotho, Guinea-Conakry, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic and Burundi. Through the lens of the… Read More CSVRAugust 5, 2025
PolicyPublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Criminal Justice, Reparations, Transitional Justice, Truth CommissionsL'état de la justice transitionnelle en Afrique – Tome 1 : Analyse comparative des processus nationauxLa présente étude fournit une évaluation de l’état de la justice transitionnelle en Afrique, avec un accent particulier sur 10 pays aux contextes divers dans différentes régions du continent et à différents stades de la justice transitionnelle : Libye, Mali, Éthiopie, Gambie, Soudan du Sud, Lesotho, Guinée-Conakry, République démocratique du Congo, République centrafricaine et Burundi. La étude fournit une analyse… Read More CSVRAugust 5, 2025
ArticlesMediaMigrants and Xenophobia, Violence PreventionPRESS STATEMENT: World Refugee Day – 20 June 2025Today, on World Refugee Day, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) proudly stands in solidarity with displaced people across the globe, and particularly with our partners in the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA). This day serves as a solemn reminder of the enduring challenges faced by refugees and a powerful celebration of… Read More CSVRJune 20, 2025
