MediaOur News and EventsChildren and Youth, Mental Health, Psychosocial Support, Trauma CounsellingWebinar Invite: Youth perspectives on violent masculinities and MHPSS Impunity Watch (IW) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) are partners on a multi-annual strategy aimed at connecting youth voices to transitional justice policymaking spheres at the African Union (AU). As part of this strategy, research was conducted in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mali, and South Sudan on three key subjects:… Read More CSVRAugust 8, 2023
PolicyPublicationsChildren and Youth, Transitional JusticeYouth perspectives on gender and masculinities in Burundi, the DRC, Mali and South Sudan – Promoting effective TJ policies in AfricaThe African Union’s Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP), adopted by the AU Heads of State and Government in February 2019, calls for transitional justice (TJ) mechanisms that not only deliver justice, but also transform fundamental gender biases in societies. Whereas gender considerations are a staple of most TJ discussions on the continent, masculinity as a cause and consequence of violence is… Read More CSVRAugust 4, 2023
PublicationsChildren and Youth, InequalitiesSummary Booklet – Lived realities and SGBV Responses CopyThe Lived Realities Summary booklet summarises the synthesis report. It overviews the essential findings and critical drivers of violence in the eight communities. It highlights recommendations for stakeholders and the community-led response strategy. Read More CSVRJune 13, 2023
Our News and EventsAfrican Union, Children and Youth, InequalitiesYouth Participation in Transitional Justice: Partnering with Impunity Watch to bridge the gap in AfricaYoung people have a crucial role to play in breaking intergenerational cycles of conflict and impunity. They are not only potential victims of violence but can be powerful agents of change in their communities. This is why youth participation is important for transitional justice processes and efforts to build sustainable peace in societies recovering from violent conflict. The challenge is… Read More CSVRJune 8, 2023
PublicationsChildren and Youth, InequalitiesCSVR Lived realities and SGBV Responses – Synthesis ReportThrough its multi-disciplinary approach, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) provides technical support and works with individuals and communities to focus on the wide range and forms of violence including collective, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), political, criminal, state and the intersections of social violence. CSVR’s interventions are implemented within the three pillars of research, a… Read More CSVRFebruary 2, 2023
PolicyPublicationsChildren and Youth, InequalitiesHarnessing Public Employment Programmes' Potential: An Intervention Brief Focusing on Youth Inclusion in South Africa's Community Work ProgrammeYouth continue to be worst affected by social and economic issues such as unemployment, substance abuse and violence (ILO, 2021; United Nations, 2011). South African youth are no exception to this claim, experiencing the world’s highest rate of unemployment as well as some of the highest rates of homicide and gender-based violence (Clifford, 2020; Rebello, 2021). These challenges have gained… Read More CSVRJanuary 19, 2023
