PolicyPublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Gender, Socio-Economic Rights, Transitional JusticeL'État de la justice transitionnelle en Afrique: Gouvernance inclusive et participative, égalité entre les sexes et justice socio-économique en AfriqueOrganisé par le Département des affaires politiques, de la paix et de la sécurité de la Commission de l’Union africaine, en collaboration avec le Centre d’étude de la violence et de la réconciliation et le Conseil national des droits de l’homme du Maroc, la septième édition du Forum africain sur la justice transitionnelle s’est tenue à Rabat, Maroc, du 12… Read More CSVRNovember 27, 2024
PolicyPublicationsDomestic Violence Legislation, Gender-based ViolenceSecond Southern Africa Symposium on Preventing Gender-Based ViolenceThe symposium brought together experts, policymakers, activists, and researchers to explore innovative approaches that will help address gender-based violence (GBV) through the lenses of gender equality, opportunity creation, and knowledge sharing. With a focus on Southern Africa, the event highlighted the need for collaborative efforts to tackle the pervasive issue of GBV, emphasizing the importance of inclusive, evidence-based strategies. Participants… Read More CSVRNovember 12, 2024
MediaPodcastsCommunity, Gender-based ViolenceAlex FM Radio InterviewOur Gender Assistant, Lindokuhle Malambe, was featured on Alex FM to discuss the recent community dialogue hosted by CSVR and other stakeholders. Read More CSVROctober 8, 2024
MediaOur News and EventsAfrican Union, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeJoint Press Release: The 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum concludes in Port Louis13 September 2024 The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) organised the 8th Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum from September 11 to 12, 2024, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The Forum is an annual multi-stakeholder platform that evaluates the state… Read More CSVRSeptember 13, 2024
MediaOur News and EventsAfrican Union, Transitional JusticeAppointment and Launch of the African Union Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AUC-DPAPS), with technical support from the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has appointed a continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa. On 10 September 2024, the Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa was launched in Port Louis,… Read More CSVRSeptember 10, 2024
MediaOur News and EventsDomestic Violence Legislation, Gender-based Violence, Violence PreventionMedia Release: REASON FOR HOPE: 2nd Southern Africa Symposium on Preventing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)Pretoria, South Africa – The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), Africa Legal Aid (AFLA), the Embassy of Netherlands in South Africa, the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa, the Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural… Read More CSVRAugust 21, 2024