ArticlesMediaConflict-Related Sexual Violence, Gender-based Violence, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeAddressing the overlooked crisis of intimate partner violence in conflict zonesGiven the severity of conflict-related sexual violence during intra-state and inter-state conflicts in the last decade, transitional justice and peacebuilding efforts have directed resources to investigating this form of sexual and gender-based violence. They aim to create measures to both prevent and address the consequences of these atrocities. Notwithstanding the intention, the conventional understanding of conflict-related sexual violence is flawed… Read More Lesego SekhuJanuary 7, 2025
MediaOur News and EventsAfrican Union, Civil Society, Transitional JusticeLesotho: Shaping a New Path Through Transitional JusticeIntroduction Lesotho, a small mountainous nation nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, stands at a pivotal moment as it charts its path toward stability and justice. Often described as the “Kingdom in the Sky” because of its breathtaking highland terrain, Lesotho’s journey is defined by its rich cultural heritage and the challenges of political instability. From 2 to 5… Read More Mary IzoboDecember 12, 2024
PolicyPublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Civil Society, Transitional Justice, Victim AwarenessMaximising Popular Participation in Transitional Justice in Africa: A Guidance Paper for Multilateral ActorsMultilateral actors are increasingly interested in supporting transitional justice processes that maximise popular participation, especially by victims/survivors of violence and communities most affected by human rights abuses. Looking at the African context, this guidance paper outlines practical strategies for multilateral actors to mainstream participation in transitional justice processes, including formal, state-led measures and non-formal, civil society-led measures. The guidance is… Read More Simon Robins and Jasmina BrankovicDecember 11, 2024
PolicyPublicationsAfrican Union, Transitional JusticeMonitoring Transitional Justice in Ethiopia: The Crucial Role of the African UnionThis policy paper explores the potential for the African Union to take a more active role in monitoring and supporting the implementation of transitional justice in Ethiopia, in line with the African Union Transitional Justice Policy, and in collaboration with key stakeholders. In doing so, the paper outlines the transitional justice process in Ethiopia and underscores the crucial role the… Read More Tadesse Simie MetekiaDecember 10, 2024
PolicyPublicationsCivil Society, Community, Transitional JusticeMultilateral Actors and Support for Popular Participation in African Transitional JusticeThis policy brief provides actionable recommendations for representatives of international and regional institutions, donor governments, private foundations, faith-based institutions, INGOs and other multilateral actors on mainstreaming participation in their transitional justice interventions. Covering formal, state-led measures and non-formal, civil society-led measures, this guidance promotes transitional justice processes that are planned, funded and implemented in ways that enable the agency of people impacted… Read More Jasmina Brankovic and Simon RobinsDecember 4, 2024
PolicyPublicationsCivil Society, Community, Transitional JusticeLes acteurs multilatéraux et le soutien à la participation populaire dans la justice transitionnelle africaineCette note politique fournit des recommandations concrètes aux représentants des institutions internationales et régionales, aux gouvernements donateurs, aux fondations privées, aux institutions confessionnelles, aux ONGI et aux autres acteurs multilatéraux sur l'intégration de la participation dans leurs interventions en matière de justice transitionnelle. Couvrant les mesures formelles prises par l'État et les mesures non formelles prises par la société civile,… Read More Jasmina Brankovic and Simon RobinsDecember 4, 2024
