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Eight Ways Women Are Impacted by Disappearances

In recognition of International Women’s Day, our experts on Gender Justice have identified eight of the many ways in which women’s lives are affected by disappearances.

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Political Pardons Would Damage the Legacy of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

President Jacob Zuma risks irreparably damaging the credibility of core elements of South Africa’s deal with the victims of apartheid with his current plan to pardon 149 serious offenders and to potentially consider another 926 applications which are before him. Such a move would mark a profound breach of trust with the victims and South African society at large.

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In Three New Short Documentaries, Colombian Activists Explain the Need for Truth

ICTJ releases of three short documentaries about the work of civil society organizations in Colombia intent on revealing the truth about the impact of the country’s armed conflict.

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ICTJ and Kofi Annan Foundation Convene Discussion in Bogotá on Truth Commissions and Peace Processes

As peace talks advance between the Government of Colombia and the FARC guerilla group, an essential element of negotiations is how best to examine the truth about violence and abuses committed during the armed conflict. On February 25, 2015, the International Center for Transitional Justice and the Kofi Annan Foundation will host a conference in Bogotá, titled “Truth Commissions and Peace Processes: International Experiences and Challenges for Colombia.”

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ICTJ Forum: Future of Guatemala’s CICIG at Risk

In this edition of the ICTJ Forum, Marcie Mersky, ICTJ’s Director of Programs weighs in on transitional justice developments in Guatemala: the work of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), the conclusion of the trials of Spanish Embassy attacks, and the pending case against former president Rios Montt on charges of genocide.

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More than prayers, Pope Francis’ actions can help reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Bosnia Herzegovina, ICTJ’s Communications Director, Refik Hodzic, asks the leader of the Catholic Church to actively contribute to “a genuine reckoning needed for a genuine peace” in a society still stuck in the past, even 20 years after the war.

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Publications

 

Pursuing Accountability for Serious Crimes in Uganda’s Courts: Reflections on the Thomas Kwoyelo Case

This paper describes proceedings in Uganda’s national courts against Thomas Kwoyelo, a former mid-level commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It analyzes the opportunities and challenges for the prosecution of serious crimes in Uganda and concludes with recommendations to enhance accountability in the country.

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Confronting the Legacy of Political Violence in Lebanon: An Agenda for Change

This document presents wide-ranging recommendations for political and social reforms in Lebanon developed by a consortium of Lebanese civil society actors, as part of an ICTJ project.

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April 22 – 28, 2015

Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and RollLocation: New York, NYView Details

 

June 22 – 27, 2015

Georg Arnhold Summer School on Transitional Justice and EducationLocation: Braunschweig, GermanyView Details

 

June 22 – 26, 2015

Gendering the Practices of Post-Conflict Resolution: Investigations, Reparations and Communal RepairLocation: Belfast, Northern IrelandView Details

 

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