Resources on Services for Victims of Political Violence in Southern Africa

Publications

Perspectives Panafricaines sur la Réparation : Bulletin spécial sur la réparation pour les victimes de la torture en Afrique.

APDH, EIPR, CSVR, PRAWA, REDRESS. 2013. Perspectives Panafricaines sur la Réparation : Bulletin spécial sur la réparation pour les victimes de la torture en Afrique. Numéro 1 - 26 juin 2013. Actions pour la Protection ...

by Jasmina Brankovic May 2, 2013

African Union Transitional Justice Policy Framework in Practice: Implementing Accountability Measures

Based on work by Naomi Roht-Arriaza, this brief focuses on a central aspect of transitional justice: preventing impunity for past human rights abuses. Drawing on lessons from Latin America, the brief outlines several accountability processes ...

Publications

Peace, Justice and Accountability after War and Dictatorship Prospects for the African Context : Workshop Report

Hamilton, Leigh and Van der Merwe, Hugo. 2013. Peace, Justice and Accountability after War and Dictatorship Prospects for the African Context : Workshop Report 7-8 March, Cape Town, South Africa. Centre for the Study of ...

Publications

African Union Commission Consultation with African Union Member States on Transitional Justice

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (2011). African Union Commission Consultation with African Union Member States on Transitional Justice. Consultation Report: Cape Town, South Africa. 12-13 September 2011.

Articles , Media

Press Release: The South African Coalition for Transitional Justice Urges Further Efforts to Engage Victims of Pardon Applicants

The Department of Justice yesterday published the names of 149 convicted persons who have been recommended for a presidential pardon in terms of the Special Dispensation created by former President Mbeki in 2007. The crimes ...

by Jasmina Brankovic August 30, 2010

Publications , Research

Advocating Justice: Civil Society and Transitional Justice in Africa

The “Advocating Justice” workshop brought together Africa-based practitioners and scholars to share experiences and evaluate African civil society’s advocacy for transitional justice on the continent. Drawing on workshop papers and discussions on strategies used in ...

Publications

Negotiating Transition: The Limits of the South African Model for the Rest of Africa.

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. (2010). Negotiating Transition: The Limits of the South African Model for the Rest of Africa. Seminar Report. 31 August 2009. (pdf 1.3Mb)