MediaVideosPeacebuilding, Transitional JusticeNavigating Covid-19 Through a Peacebuilding LensThis webinar presents Africa-based practitioners' perspectives on navigating the pandemic through as peacebuilding lens. Read More CSVRJuly 17, 2020
PublicationsResearchPeacebuilding, Reconciliation, Transitional JusticeForging a Resilient Social Contract in South AfricaSince the advent of democracy in the 1990s, the South African political settlement has ushered into policy a progressive framework for the realization of socio-economic rights, enshrined by the Constitution. However, this political settlement has failed to translate into an economic and social settlement that results in just livelihood strategies and equitable service delivery that addresses historical grievances. Inadequate implementation… Read More Hugo van der Merwe and Masana Ndinga-KangaJanuary 21, 2020
MediaPeacebuilding, Transitional Justice, Violence PreventionPress Release: Sudanese Military Crackdown an Affront to Human Rights and Peace in SudanThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is alarmed by the violent crackdown in Sudan which has dealt a severe blow to peace efforts in the country and is calling for immediate action by all stakeholders to finalise the political settlement and prevent further loss of lives. The military crackdown on protesting civilians is an affront to… Read More CSVRJune 11, 2019
PublicationsResearchPeacebuildingLessons from Community-Led Peacebuilding in South AfricaThis report explores a peacebuilding network in contemporary South Africa: the Community Action Groups (CAGs), which were convened by CSVR. It unpacks the role the CAGs can play in ending violence and the structural, political, and economic challenges they face. The report was published in "Local Networks for Peace: Lessons from Community-Led Peacebuilding," edited by Lesley Connolly and Laura Powers… Read More Masana Ndinga-KangaOctober 2, 2018
PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, Peacebuilding, Restorative Justice, Transitional JusticeBenchmarking the Role of African Youth in Transitional Justice ProcessesThe increasing role of African youth in political transformations and conflicts in the African continent is inevitably linked to the demographic reality that Africa is a continent of the Youth. This increasing role is also attributable to the capacity of mass mobilisation through new technology of information and communication, notably social media. This report examines approaches for including young people… Read More CSVROctober 24, 2017
ArticlesMediaPeacebuilding, Transitional JusticePress Release: International Day of PeaceThe Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is joining citizens and organisations globally to observe International Day of Peace on September 21 with a call to renew efforts for peacebuilding. The theme for International Day of Peace 2017, on Thursday September 21, is Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All by the United Nations. CSVR… Read More CSVRSeptember 21, 2017
