MediaPodcastsPeacebuildingPeacebuilding Innovations: International Norms and Local Dynamics in Conflict-Affected CountriesPast experiences in peacebuilding for countries emerging out of conflict have been typically characterized by reform-oriented external donors and progressive forces internally (usually supported by development donors) pursuing human rights-based empowerment approaches to redress marginalization and disadvantage in efforts to address causes of conflict and lay the foundation for a more stable peace. Such rights-based or empowerment approaches, however, may exacerbate tensions at national and local levels in conflict-affected countries as newly mobilized groups confront deep-seated and often “illiberal” political, social, and economic orders that resist change. Read More CSVRMay 10, 2017
ArticlesMediaTorture and State Violence, Transitional Justice, Violence PreventionAsikaqedi – Still Struggling for RedressThis year is the 20th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and October 29th marks 18 years since the TRC presented its final report to President Nelson Mandela. We call for support in urging the government to provide adequate education, healthcare and housing for survivors of gross human rights violations, in line with the TRC’s recommendations and the rights… Read More CSVRApril 21, 2017
ArticlesMediaMigrants and XenophobiaPress Release: CSVR Calls for Continued Leadership Engagement against Xenophobia OutburstsThe Centre for The Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has called on civil society, elected officials and other political and community leaders to heed warning signs amid calls for a march against foreign nationals in Tshwane. Residents in Pretoria are planning to march in Marabastad to voice their grievances. Some of their concerns have included allegations that foreign nationals… Read More CSVRFebruary 23, 2017
ArticlesMediaGender-based Violence, Violence PreventionPress Release: Parliament Should Lead in Breaking Cycle of ViolenceThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation has warned that the normalisation of violence in Parliament will have long-term repercussions for South Africans trying to break the cycle of violence in the country. The CSVR was responding to disruptions during the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on February 9, 2017 when members of the EFF were… Read More CSVRFebruary 13, 2017
ArticlesMediaGender-based ViolencePress Release: Implement Interventions to Eradicate GBVThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is calling on government to act to stem the rise in Gender Based Violence in South Africa. It urges the state to urgently commission a national GBV baseline study to determine the nature and extent of GBV experienced across the country. Reliable and up-to-date information about the levels and extent… Read More CSVRJanuary 24, 2017
ArticlesMediaChildren and YouthPress Release: Student Challenges Are "Ignored"The current protests on campuses cannot be resolved by dealing only with issues of free higher education, but must also deal with the unresolved legacies of the past. The patterns of escalation during #feesmustfall protests follow other protests which ended violently. It is the same script as what we saw in Marikana and Tshwane. It seems as if we as… Read More CSVROctober 3, 2016
