This policy brief examines the ongoing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in Tanzania, despite the country's ratification of comprehensive international, regional, and national legal frameworks. It explores how harmful cultural practices such as unyago, vigodoro, and chagulaga; alongside entrenched patriarchal…
Violence continues to leave deep psychological and social scars in many communities, creating urgent needs for accessible, context-sensitive mental health support programmes and systems. Through the Psychosocial Wellness Programme (PWP) at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation…
This comprehensive training manual is designed to equip members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) with the legal, procedural, and ethical tools required to respond effectively to gender-based violence (GBV). Rooted in South Africa's legislative reforms and aligned with…
The AUTJP Fact Sheets provide essential information about the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP), outlining its objectives, principles, and mechanisms aimed at addressing the legacies of conflict and violence across African nations. These fact sheets serve as a valuable…
The policy paper, Justice Denied: Gender-Based Violence Crimes Remain Unpunishable in South Africa, highlights systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence (GBV). Despite robust laws, survivors face barriers including police corruption, legal delays, and inadequate support services. Community dialogues revealed drivers…
The Gambia is making significant strides in its transitional justice process following the successful completion of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). With a dedicated post-TRRC Unit established within the Ministry of Justice, the government is actively working to…