MediaOur News and EventsAfrican Union, Transitional JusticePress Release: The Fifth Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum 2021 The Fifth Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum reviews TJ mechanisms to secure and build the Africa we want. The African Union Commission (AUC) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) joined hands to host the 5th Edition of the African Transitional Justice (TJ) Forum virtually from… Read More CSVROctober 26, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsVideosCapacity Building, Children and Youth, COVID-19, Transitional JusticeTowards Social and Economic Inclusion of Youth in a Post-Covid Era: Webinar PresentationsThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) and the Library at the University of Johannesburg hosted a three-part webinar series between October and November 2021 to highlight the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related restrictions on young people's lives. Overview COVID-19 and youth well-being in South Africa… Read More CSVROctober 25, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsDr. Solomon Ayele Dersso Joins the CSVR BoardThe CSVR Board of Directors welcomes Dr Solomon Ayele Dersso to the CSVR Board. Dr Dersso joined the Board of Directors of the CSVR from 1 October 2021. The Board is delighted to work with Dr Dersso in this capacity. Dr Dersso comes with a wealth of experience and published work in the human rights, international criminal law, constitutionalism and… Read More CSVROctober 7, 2021
ArticlesMediaOur News and EventsClimate Change, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeInternational Day of Peace 2021On this #InternationalDayOfPeace 2021, a day set for strengthening the ideal of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire, we as the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) take stock of the threats to peace, security and stability on the continent. Between 2020 and 2021, a total of four military coups d'etat and two attempted… Read More CSVRSeptember 21, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsPublicationsResearchAmnesty, Prosecutions and Pardons, Reconciliation, Transitional JusticeNew Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and DebatesThe book presents the broad scope of transitional justice studies through a focus on the theory, mechanisms and debates in the area, covering such topics as: The origin, context and development of transitional justice Victims, victimology and transitional justice Prosecutions for abuses and gross violations of human rights Truth commissions Transitional justice and local justice Gender, political economy and transitional… Read More Hakeem Yusuf and Hugo van der MerweSeptember 7, 2021
MediaOur News and EventsTorture and State Violence, Trauma and TransitionThe Right To Rehabilitation ImbizoThe United Nation’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture serves as a reminder to people that torture is a crime and should under no circumstances be excused or tolerated. The commemoration of this day gives people an opportunity to unite and support survivors and victims of torture on their rehabilitation journey towards regaining their dignity. While South Africa has made substantial… Read More CSVRJune 23, 2021
