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Policy, Publications, Gender-based Violence, Reparations and Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Transitional Justice

Beyond Money: Sexual And Gender-based Violence And Reparations In The Gambian Transitional Justice Process

During former President Yahya Jammeh's regime (1994–2017), state actors, including Jammeh himself, systematically used sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) as a tool of repression. The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission documented these abuses and amplified survivors' testimonies. Yet, reparations have…

Mariama Jobarteh

08 Dec 2025

Publications, Gender-based Violence, Reparations and Victim Services, Sexual Violence, Violence Prevention

Training Manual For Saps On Gbv Response

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…

Cathy-Ann Potgieter

30 Jun 2025

Publications, Research, African Union, Peacebuilding, Reparations and Victim Services, Transitional Justice

Autjp Factsheets For Communities

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…

CSVR

18 Jun 2025

Policy, Publications, African Union, Amnesty, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Gender-based Violence, Memory and Memorialisation, Mental Health, Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Violence Prevention

African Union Transitional Justice Policy Implementation Guidance: The Gambia

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…

Imran Darboe

30 Apr 2025

Policy, Reconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Trauma and Transition, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Violence Prevention

Beyond Rhetoric: Integrating African Traditional Justice Mechanisms Into Transitional Justice Processes

The policy brief emphasizes the importance of integrating African traditional justice mechanisms into transitional justice processes to enhance rule-of-law and peace-building efforts across the continent. It highlights the recognition of these mechanisms in various countries, where they operate alongside formal…

Dr. Tadesse Metekia

25 Apr 2025

Policy, Publications, African Union, Amnesty, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Gender-based Violence, Inequalities, Memory and Memorialisation, Mental Health, Prosecutions and Pardons, Reconciliation, Reparations and Victim Services, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Transitional Justice, Truth Commissions

African Union Transitional Justice Policy Implementation Guidance: Lesotho

The policy brief highlights the persistent violence in Lesotho since its independence in 1966, which has severely impacted democratic governance, human rights, and socio-economic development. It emphasizes the need for a cultural shift towards peace through the implementation of the…

Prof. Khabele Matlosa

25 Apr 2025

Reparations and Victim Services Tag

Beyond Money: Sexual And Gender-based Violence And Reparations In The Gambian Transitional Justice Process

Training Manual For Saps On Gbv Response

Autjp Factsheets For Communities

MEDIA STATEMENT: ABDUCTION OF 315 SCHOOLGIRLS AND WOMEN IN NIGERIA

What does Justice for GBV mean for you?

No One Left Behind: Advancing Climate Justice Through Gender Inclusion in South Africa

Youth as Catalysts: Transforming South Africa through Peacebuilding Initiatives

Beyond Money: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Reparations in the Gambian Transitional Justice Process

The Case for Safe and Dignified Migration in Africa: Justice Imperatives for People on the Move

Insurgency and Transitional Justice in Africa: Leveraging Transitional Justice as Counterinsurgency

Initiating Transitional Justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Opportunities for Stability and Reform.

Active Public Participation: The Key to Effective Climate Action at the Municipal Level

SITUATION REPORT: SDG 16

The State of Transitional Justice in Africa – Volume 1: Benchmarking Country Processes

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