Today, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) joins the Government of South Africa, civil society, and the global community in commemorating the 49th anniversary of Youth Day in South Africa. This year's theme, "Skills for the…
In 2024, the Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation convened partners, AJAR, the Berghof Foundation, CSVR, and Dejusticia in a collaborative workstream on Collective Healing. Through a joint process of learning and reflection, the team examined diverse country…
Today, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) solemnly commemorates the 31st anniversary of the tragic events of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a horrifying period marked by immense human suffering and loss. Over…
Understanding consent is vital in the fight against sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV) in South Africa, a country which continues to suffer under the weight of GBV rates that have reached pandemic proportions. Our fact sheet, Understanding Consent &…
Based on their research in The Gambia and Somalia and with multilateral actors in Africa, our panellists share insights and recommendations for enabling meaningful participation by victims and survivors, communities affected by violence, and the broader population in formal and…
The Eighth African Transitional Justice Forum was convened in Port Louis, Mauritius, on 11-12 September 2024, continuing the forum's critical role in advancing transitional justice across the continent. Organised by the African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security…