ArticlesMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Trauma and TransitionIntegrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Transitional Justice A Pathway for Breaking the Cycle of Violence and Creating Sustainable PeaceThe aftermath left by civil unrest and human rights violations within a conflict-stricken country is indescribable. The ramifications of armed conflict include large-scale destruction of critical infrastructure, widespread environmental damage from chemical weapons and entire communities experiencing severe physical and psychological injuries. After the guns have been ‘silenced’ and treaties signed, countries often undergo an extensive transitional process where affected… Read More Lethabo MotloungSeptember 18, 2023
ArticlesMediaGender-based Violence, Inequalities, Social CohesionPREVENTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SOUTHERN AFRICAAfrica Legal Aid (AFLA) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) are proud to announce their collaboration in hosting an insightful and critical symposium focused on Preventing Gender-Based Violence in Southern Africa. Working with our partners from UN Women, the Embassy of Sweden, the Embassy of the Netherlands and with the support of Ford Foundation, the… Read More CSVRAugust 24, 2023
ArticlesChildren and Youth, Gender-based Violence, Inequalities, Social CohesionYoung, Female and African… and Precarious – Why the workplace needs to protect young women from all forms of gender-based violenceThe phrase “sleeping one’s way to the top” is often used to explain how some women gain to access to or upward mobility in employment opportunities. While this phrase has been popularised globally and is used as a moral judgement almost exclusively towards women, it is a problematic framing of complex power dynamics which facilitate the exploitation, manipulation, and coercion… Read More Gugu ReshaAugust 23, 2023
ArticlesMediaInequalities, Political Violence, Racism, Youth ViolenceThe Youth Month: Reflections on How Far We Have Come in Transforming Access to Higher Education in South AfricaThe month of June is dubbed the youth month as we commemorate Youth Day on June 16. This commemoration is an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance of the occasion, the contribution of youth in changing the educational landscape since the Soweto Uprising in 1976, and the challenges that persist when it comes to the realisation of the right… Read More Nandipha MabindisaJuly 5, 2023
ArticlesReclaiming African Traditions in Transitional Justice: With Some Reflections on SudanFollowing the much heralded third wave of democratisation which swept across Africa in the 1990’s, there was optimism that the continent was making a conscious and considerable shift towards democratic consolidation founded on the rule of law and the respect for human rights. Fast-forward almost three decades later and the major headlines across the continent portray conflict, instability and authoritarianism… Read More Bobuin Jr Valery Gemandze ObenJune 22, 2023
ArticlesMediaEskom Saga and Advocate Karen Pillay not to be associated with CSVR's Karen PillayUnfortunately, the latest news regarding Eskom Executive Karen Pillay being accused of corruption and sabotage of sub-stations is creating confusion in linking the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation’s Karen Pillay with Eskom. The Centre wishes to clarify that our Business Continuity Manager, Karen Pillay, is not an advocate, nor does she work for Eskom. CSVR’s Pillay already… Read More Karen PillayJune 9, 2023
