The 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…
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…
The 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…
The 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.
Young 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…
Through 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),…