PublicationsResearchMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Transitional JusticeRENFORCEMENT DES CAPACITÉS CENTRÉ SUR LES JEUNES EN MATIÈRE DE SANTÉ MENTALE ET DE SOUTIEN PSYCHOSOCIAL ET LA POLITIQUE DE JUSTICE TRANSITIONNELLE DE L'UNION AFRICAINE : UN MANUEL DE FORMATION DESTINÉ AUX ORGANISATIONS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ CIVILECe manuel de formation est destiné à servir de ressource pour guider les organisations de la société civile (OSC) dans l’élaboration et la facilitation de programmes de formation en santé mentale et en soutien psychosocial (SMSPS) et sur la politique de justice transitionnelle de l’Union africaine (PJTUA) avec les jeunes dans les communautés touchées par les conflits. Ce manuel ne… Read More CSVRApril 7, 2026
PublicationsResearchMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Transitional JusticeYOUTH-CENTRED CAPACITY BUILDING ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND THE AFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONSThis training manual is intended to serve as a resource to guide civil society organisations (CSOs) as they develop and facilitate mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) and African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) training programmes with youth in conflict-affected communities. This manual does not include a comprehensive account of all MHPSS challenges and appropriate interventions. CSOs should aim to… Read More CSVRApril 7, 2026
PolicyPublicationsMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Trauma and TransitionTowards Advancing Psychosocial Justice: Strengthening Mental Health Support through the Psychosocial Wellness ProgrammeViolence continues to leave deep psychological and social scars in many communities, creating urgent needs for accessible, context-sensitive mental health support programmes and systems. Through the Psychosocial Wellness Programme (PWP) at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), efforts have been made to advance psychosocial wellness by strengthening holistic care systems for violence-affected individuals and communities. Recognizing… Read More Teresa AbelJuly 1, 2025
PolicyPublicationsAfrican Union, Amnesty, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Gender-based Violence, Memory and Memorialisation, Mental Health, Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Violence PreventionAFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE: THE GAMBIAThe Gambia is making significant strides in its transitional justice process following the successful completion of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). With a dedicated post-TRRC Unit established within the Ministry of Justice, the government is actively working to implement the TRRC's recommendations, laying a solid foundation for justice and reconciliation. Although challenges remain, there is a strong commitment… Read More Imran DarboeApril 30, 2025
PolicyPublicationsAfrican Union, Amnesty, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Gender-based Violence, Inequalities, Memory and Memorialisation, Mental Health, Prosecutions and Pardons, Reconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Truth CommissionsAFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE: LESOTHOThe policy brief highlights the persistent violence in Lesotho since its independence in 1966, which has severely impacted democratic governance, human rights, and socio-economic development. It emphasizes the need for a cultural shift towards peace through the implementation of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) to promote justice, reconciliation, and social cohesion. The paper outlines the historical context of… Read More Prof. Khabele MatlosaApril 25, 2025
MHPSSPublicationsResearchMental Health, Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, Transitional Justice, Trauma and TransitionThe Power of We: How collective processes allow healing after mass atrocity – Reflections from the fieldIn 2024, the Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation convened partners, AJAR, the Berghof Foundation, CSVR, and Dejusticia in a collaborative workstream on Collective Healing. Through a joint process of learning and reflection, the team examined diverse country experiences to inform more transformative approaches to transitional justice, reconciliation, and peacebuilding. Drawing on institutional reflections and field-based practices from… Read More CSVRApril 17, 2025
