Social scientists and policymakers alike have shown that youth empowerment programmes can act as a catalyst for social inclusion and consequently help reduce youth violence.However, data from research done by the Centre for Human Rights ...
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The intolerance of coups in Sudan – and Africa – should be as strong as the militant takeovers that cause themAs the Sudanese military tightens its grip on Sudan, the Centre for the Study of ...
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Press Release: The Fifth Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum 2021
The Fifth Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum reviews TJ mechanisms to secure and build the Africa we want. The African Union Commission (AUC) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) and the Centre ...
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Towards Social and Economic Inclusion of Youth in a Post-Covid Era: Webinar Presentations
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) and the Library at the University of Johannesburg hosted a three-part webinar series between October and November ...
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Taxi violence is a perennial problem that reflects the complexities and challenges of the South African society at large. The outbreak of violence in Gqeberha, during which several taxis and shops were set alight is ...
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The CSVR Board of Directors welcomes Dr Solomon Ayele Dersso to the CSVR Board. Dr Dersso joined the Board of Directors of the CSVR from 1 October 2021. The Board is delighted to work with ...
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South Africa is facing a suicide crisis that aptly rose last month — September is dedicated to suicide awareness. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group reports that there are 23 known cases of suicide in ...
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