In 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…
In 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…
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…
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…
Youth in South Africa face interrelated challenges that affect their well-being, development, and ability to contribute fully to society. These structural and personal challenges are deeply rooted in historical inequalities and present-day socio-economic conditions. Despite post-apartheid progress, racial and social…
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…