The question of land has been a burning issue in the history of South Africa. Under colonialism and apartheid, various laws and policies were used to dispossess and force black people from their ancestral land. Since the democratic transition in…
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) echoes the sentiments of many in the global community in condemning forced marriage and Violence Against Women (VAW) and girls. CSVR also rejects the verdict given to Sudanese teenager Noura…
This report is a reflection of the inaugural three-day Continental Forum on Transitional Justice that was organized by the Department of Political Affairs of the African Union Commission and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation in Johannesburg,…
To address the consequences of past torture experiences as well as current traumas and daily stressors, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) developed a contextually appropriate psychosocial framework for the rehabilitation of individuals who have been…
he continued eruption of violent protests in various provinces in South Africa could be a sign of increased desperation amongst citizens who feel their grievances continue to fall on deaf ears, despite the hard-earned freedom expressed though the vote for…
This lecture, delivered by Commissioner Solomon Dersso of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, at the 2017 African Transitional Justice Forum, provides an appraisal of the state of transitional justice in Africa and a critical reflection on the…