CSVR – The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

The Future of Transitional Justice
after COVID-19 in Africa

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Strategies for African-led and African-funded transitional justice processes

Youth Inclusion for
Violence Prevention

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The role of public-sector employment in promoting
socioeconomic inclusion of youth and preventing violence

Connected, Diverse, Powerful:
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Mental health and psychosocial support services grounded in
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African Transitional Justice Hub Building knowledge and communities of practice
on transitional justice in Africa

"CSVR's vision is peaceful, equal and violence-free societies"

Latest Publications

New Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and Debates

September 7, 2021

Disaster-Appropriate Policing in South Africa: Protests and State Violence in the COVID-19 Era

August 19, 2021

Youth Inclusion in Socio-Economic and Livelihood Programmes: Potential for Fostering Social Cohesion and Violence Prevention in East and Southern Africa

August 17, 2021

Climate Focused Transitional Justice

July 14, 2021

Torture Victims Have a Right to Rehabilitation: A Guide for Service Providers to Assist Victims of Torture in Securing their Right to Rehabilitation

July 5, 2021

A Scoping Study of CSVR's Work with Gender and Gender-Based Violence

July 5, 2021

Enlivening Transitional Justice within the African Union's Agenda of Silencing the Guns: Looking Beyond 2020

July 1, 2021

Transitional Justice in Crisis Situations: Addressing Violent Extremism, Beyond a Militarised Approach

June 25, 2021

COVID-19, Transitional Justice and Victims' Experiences in Africa

June 25, 2021

African Transitional Justice Hub

International Journal of Transitional Justice

Trauma Clinic Blog

Latest Media

International Day of Peace 2021

September 21, 2021

Early Childhood Development Policies Can Strike at the Heart of Our Culture of Violence

September 17, 2021

Where Are The Women? The AU Mirrors Africa's Burden of Patriarchy

September 13, 2021

Press Statement: CSVR Expresses Concern Over Unconstitutional Change of Power in Guinea

September 10, 2021

Press Release: Youth Educational and Economic Inclusion in South Africa: What Are We Doing Wrong?

September 8, 2021

New Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and Debates

September 7, 2021

Press Release: Marikana Massacre 9 Years Later

August 13, 2021

SADC Violates Its Liberal Democratic Principles with Eswatini Response

July 21, 2021

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On our joint publication "Peace Process as a Vehicle of Transitional Justice", lessons, challenges, and experiences were drawn from several countries to better understand the context of #peaceprocess and #transitionaljustice initiatives.

Read more https://t.co/itvocFLCSj

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Omega Research Foundation @Omega_RF·

21 Sep

Charlotte Motsoari, from @_CSVR, spoke about the survivors of #torture & the complexity of the needs of torture survivors - including psychosocial needs. Learn more about @_CSVR: https://t.co/WFsbXy5CZy.

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Dr Rebecca Shaw @rebeccah_shaw·

21 Sep

Privilege to spend time talking about the #TortureTrade with colleagues at @LRCSouthAfrica @ @_CSVR - thanks to @tsheppydee for the invite! https://t.co/RyxpZar8Ah

Omega Research Foundation@Omega_RF

Thanks to colleagues at @LRCSouthAfrica for organising a great webinar this morning as part of our 3-year project w @justicaglobal & @KontraS.
From @Omega_RF, @rebeccah_shaw discussed types of #LawEnforcement equip, noting Omega's recent visual guide: https://t.co/w1PDbqiy7U 2

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21 Sep

On this #InternationalDayOfPeace 2021, a day set for strengthening the ideal of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire, we as the CSVR take stock of the threats to peace, security and stability on the continent.

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AJAR @asia_ajar·

21 Sep

21 September marks #InternationalDayOfPeace — a timely moment to look at some of the lessons and experiences of peace processes & transitional justice.

Today we published the booklet "Peace Processess as Vehicle of Transitional Justice". Have a look here https://t.co/nWyvDMHqvS

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"CSVR's vision is peaceful, equal and violence-free societies"

Latest Publications

New Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and Debates

Disaster-Appropriate Policing in South Africa: Protests and State Violence in the COVID-19 Era

Youth Inclusion in Socio-Economic and Livelihood Programmes: Potential for Fostering Social Cohesion and Violence Prevention in East and Southern Africa

Climate Focused Transitional Justice

Torture Victims Have a Right to Rehabilitation: A Guide for Service Providers to Assist Victims of Torture in Securing their Right to Rehabilitation

A Scoping Study of CSVR's Work with Gender and Gender-Based Violence

Enlivening Transitional Justice within the African Union's Agenda of Silencing the Guns: Looking Beyond 2020

Transitional Justice in Crisis Situations: Addressing Violent Extremism, Beyond a Militarised Approach

COVID-19, Transitional Justice and Victims' Experiences in Africa

Latest Media

International Day of Peace 2021

Early Childhood Development Policies Can Strike at the Heart of Our Culture of Violence

Where Are The Women? The AU Mirrors Africa's Burden of Patriarchy

Press Statement: CSVR Expresses Concern Over Unconstitutional Change of Power in Guinea

Press Release: Youth Educational and Economic Inclusion in South Africa: What Are We Doing Wrong?

New Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and Debates

Press Release: Marikana Massacre 9 Years Later

SADC Violates Its Liberal Democratic Principles with Eswatini Response