WHEN "YES" IS NOT FREE: POWER, COERCION, AND CONSENT IN SOUTH AFRICA Nearly seven women are killed by an intimate partner every day, a figure that has remained unchanged since 2009, placing South Africa among the countries with the highest…
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…
Today, on World Refugee Day, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) proudly stands in solidarity with displaced people across the globe, and particularly with our partners in the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa…
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…
The policy brief discusses the ongoing challenges in South Sudan following conflicts in 2013 and 2016, highlighting severe human rights violations and a humanitarian crisis. It emphasizes the importance of implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict…
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…