MediaOur News and EventsAfrican Union, Civil Society, Transitional JusticeLesotho: Shaping a New Path Through Transitional JusticeIntroduction Lesotho, a small mountainous nation nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, stands at a pivotal moment as it charts its path toward stability and justice. Often described as the “Kingdom in the Sky” because of its breathtaking highland terrain, Lesotho’s journey is defined by its rich cultural heritage and the challenges of political instability. From 2 to 5… Read More Mary IzoboDecember 12, 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
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
ArticlesMediaOur News and EventsInequalitiesMedia statement: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Reaffirms its Commitment Against Racial DiscriminationRead More CSVRMarch 21, 2024
