PublicationsResearchAmnesty, Prosecutions and Pardons, Reconciliation, Transitional JusticeNigeria: The Colonial Legacy and Transitional JusticeThis report provides an overview of the legacies of colonisation and demonstrates its impact on transitional justice in Nigeria. It argues that the current injustices in Nigeria are strongly connected to the country’s colonial history. Colonial policies, laws and structures have continued in use, either directly or indirectly and to various extents, long after independence. These ‘legacies’ play a fundamental… Read More Hakeem YusufOctober 24, 2017
MediaVideosAfrican Union, Transitional JusticeFirst African Transitional Justice Forum: Reflections Day 3This video shares participant reflections from the last day of the 2017 African Transitional Justice Forum. Read More CSVROctober 20, 2017
MediaVideosAfrican Union, Transitional JusticeFirst African Transitional Justice Forum: Reflections Day 2This video shares participant reflections from the second day of the 2017 African Transitional Justice Forum. Read More CSVROctober 20, 2017
MediaVideosAfrican Union, Transitional JusticeFirst African Transitional Justice Forum: Reflections Day 1This video shares participant reflections from the first day of the 2017 African Transitional Justice Forum. Read More CSVROctober 20, 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
ArticlesMediaTorture and State Violence, Transitional Justice, Violence PreventionAsikaqedi – Still Struggling for RedressThis year is the 20th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and October 29th marks 18 years since the TRC presented its final report to President Nelson Mandela. We call for support in urging the government to provide adequate education, healthcare and housing for survivors of gross human rights violations, in line with the TRC’s recommendations and the rights… Read More CSVRApril 21, 2017
