ArticlesMediaAfrican Union, Gender, InequalitiesWhere Are the Women? The AU Mirrors Africa's Burden of PatriarchyThe African Union (AU) stands divided as Israel has been granted observer status in the continental body with angry outbursts and finger-pointing over their treatment of Palestinians. While that debate rages, African leaders seem to agree about another hot-button issue: the role of women in the organisation. Only two women are serving on the Board of the AU, out of… Read More Nonsikelelo NcubeSeptember 13, 2021
ArticlesMediaAfrican Union, PeacebuildingPress Statement: CSVR Expresses Concern over Unconstitutional Change of Power in GuineaAfrican leaders should take the lead in condemning unconstitutional change of power in Guinea. As Guinea Conakry faces a future run by the military following a coup in that country, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is concerned about how the army has undermined the democratic values in the West African country. While the country’s military… Read More CSVRSeptember 10, 2021
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, InequalitiesPress Release: Youth Educational and Economic Inclusion in South Africa – What Are We Doing Wrong?The factors that contribute to high rates of youth who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) are complex and multifaceted. CSVR’s recent report on youth inclusion points out that youth employment initiatives have historically developed from exclusionary, top-down processes focused on supply-side issues. This has included a narrow focus on youth technical or entrepreneurial skills deficits or skills… Read More CSVRSeptember 8, 2021
ArticlesMediaTorture and State Violence, Violence PreventionPress Release: Marikana Massacre 9 Years LaterThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Remembers the Marikana Massacre 9 Years Later. The 9th anniversary of the Marikana Massacre on 16 August 2021 remains a painful reminder of this event, and the unresolved apartheid legacies that contributed to the tragedy that unfolded. On this day in 2012, police killed 34 Lonmin mineworkers who had gathered at… Read More CSVRAugust 13, 2021
ArticlesMediaPeacebuilding, Torture and State ViolenceSADC Violates its Liberal Democratic Principles with Eswatini ResponseDespite regime’s brutality the regional organisation has failed to condemn it and has shown little solidarity with activists. The political tides are changing in Eswatini as the country’s monarchy faces increasing public resistance. Over recent months SA’s tiny northeastern neighbour has been gripped by large-scale street protests, many of which have turned violent. Activists have demanded an end to the monarchical… Read More Jesse CopelynJuly 21, 2021
ArticlesMediaInequalities, Violence PreventionPress Release: The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Condemns the Ongoing Violence in KZN and GautengThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has been following the recent events that have been characterised by widespread violence in South Africa that has resulted in 72 deaths. CSVR condemns the surge of violence in the strongest terms and conveys its condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones as a result of the… Read More CSVRJuly 14, 2021
