PolicyPublicationsGender-based Violence, Reparations and Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Transitional JusticeBeyond Money: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Reparations in the Gambian Transitional Justice ProcessDuring former President Yahya Jammeh’s regime (1994–2017), state actors, including Jammeh himself, systematically used sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) as a tool of repression. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission documented these abuses and amplified survivors’ testimonies. Yet, reparations have largely been limited to financial compensation, neglecting survivors’ urgent long-term needs, such as healthcare, psychosocial support and recognition. The Gambia’s… Read More Mariama JobartehDecember 8, 2025
PolicyPublicationsMigrants and Xenophobia, Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, Transitional JusticeThe Case for Safe and Dignified Migration in Africa: Justice Imperatives for People on the MoveIn 2016, the African Union (AU) took a significant step toward realising its vision of continental unity1 by adopting the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment. This Protocol embodies a fundamental Pan-African aspiration to empower Africans to move, work and reside freely across the continent, while promoting regional integration, economic growth and… Read More Achieng Akena and Nyasha McBride MpaniDecember 8, 2025
PolicyPublicationsAfrican Union, Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, Transitional JusticeInsurgency and Transitional Justice in Africa: Leveraging Transitional Justice as CounterinsurgencyIn 2019, the African Union (AU) adopted the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) and launched the Implementation Roadmap in 2020. Through this framework, the AU supports Member States in implementing transitional justice (TJ) as a conflict prevention and management mechanism. Thus far, several Member States, including Nigeria, Mali, Ethiopia and South Sudan, amongst others, have referenced the policy in… Read More Rhuks Ako and Remember MiamingiDecember 5, 2025
PolicyPublicationsPeacebuilding, Restorative Justice, Transitional JusticeInitiating Transitional Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Opportunities for Stability and Reform.Since gaining independence in 1960, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has endured decade-long cycles of political instability, military coups, authoritarian rule and violent conflict. Despite multiple peace agreements and international interventions, the Congolese state has struggled to assert lasting authority, particularly in the eastern provinces. This policy brief places the current crisis in historical context and outlines actionable… Read More Adolphe Kilomba SumailiDecember 5, 2025
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Inequalities, Peacebuilding, Racism, Restorative Justice, Transitional Justice, Youth ViolenceWhat does Justice for GBV mean for you?CSVR Launches Its 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Reimagine Justice for Survivors of GBV As the global community marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is proud to launch a bold public-engagement initiative under the banner: “What Does Justice for GBV Mean for You?” This initiative invites… Read More CSVRNovember 25, 2025
PublicationsTransitional JusticeSITUATION REPORT: SDG 16This report provides an overview of the pertinent challenges to peace, justice and strong institutions in Africa. Drawing from open-source material, a balanced view of governance dynamics, threats to peace and security, human rights challenges and regional cooperation across the five regions of the continent. The report examines challenges to democratic consolidation, governance inclusivity, socio-economic equality, violent extremism, and civic… Read More CSVRSeptember 23, 2025
