ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Criminal Justice, Torture and State ViolenceNON STATE ACTORS SUBMISSION TO THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC) MEMBER STATES ON THE URGENT NEED TO PROTECT CIVILIANS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)The DRC war has lasted decades, and the escalation in violence since 2022 and more recently in February 2024, caused by fighting and armed violence in Ituri, North and South Kivu, has resulted in an increasing number of citizens displaced and trapped in famine, war, and atrocities including sexual gender-based violence. It has once again drawn in its neighbours and… Read More CSVRAugust 15, 2024
PolicyPublicationsChildren and Youth, Inequalities, Social CohesionSouth African CSO Working Group Voluntary National Review ReportThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) proudly contributed to South Africa's second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the SDGs. We are excited to share this report from the South African CSOs Working Group on SDGs (SAWG), which complements the official VNR by highlighting grassroots voices and key challenges in SDG delivery. This report aims to amplify… Read More CSVRJuly 17, 2024
PolicyPublicationsMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Trauma CounsellingTrauma-Informed Psychological First AidThe trauma-informed psychological first aid (PFA) toolkit was developed in collaboration with the White Helmet (WH) during a Training of Trainers workshop in December 2023 facilitated by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) in partnership with the Global Initiative for Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation (GIJTR). It is designed for use by WH volunteers and staff and… Read More CSVRJune 25, 2024
PolicyPublicationsTransitional JusticeEffective implementation of transitional justice mechanisms: Challenges and Prospects in Africa and EuropeIn the past decade, the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) have both adopted policy frameworks on transitional justice (in 2019 and 2015 respectively) and have built experience in supporting national and communal initiatives. The EU on its part has been actively supporting and promoting transitional justice in post-conflict and post-authoritarian environments across the globe, and the two organizations… Read More CSVR, Tim Murithi, Stephan Parmentier and Natascha ZupanJune 14, 2024
MediaOur News and EventsReconciliationPress Release: CSVR Marks 35 Years of Impactful Work and Launches Impact Study Report[Johannesburg, May 2024] – The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) celebrates a remarkable milestone this year as it commemorates 35 years of commitment to promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation. Established in 1989 and officially registered as a Section 21 company in 1990, CSVR has emerged as a leading independent, non-profit organisation in the social justice sector… Read More CSVRMay 27, 2024
ArticlesMediaMedia statement: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide in RwandaToday, April 7, 2024, the Centre of the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. We are reminded of one of the darkest chapters in human history - a day that stands as a poignant reminder, urging us to reflect on the profound lessons learned and recommit ourselves to the pursuit… Read More CSVRApril 7, 2024
