International Center for Transitional Justice (New York)
Website: http://ictj.org/
November 21
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Sierra Leone: Engaging Children and Youth in Transitional Justice
Children and youth are among the most vulnerable groups affected by violence in armed conflict or massive abuses of repressive regimes. If breaches of basic human rights become the... Read more »
November 7
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Sierra Leone: Exploring the Legacy of the Special Court for Sierra Leone
As the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone draws to a close, we take stock of the historic milestones it has passed since its creation in advancing transitional justice... Read more »
November 3
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Congo-Kinshasa: International Fight Against Impunity Starts With the Responsibility of States [opinion]
When perpetrators of serious international crimes are brought to justice by the country in which they committed their crimes, it signals a strong commitment to accountability and... Read more »
October 8
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Kenya: Decision in Mau Mau Case Strengthens the Right to Reparations of All Victims of Torture [press release]
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) strongly welcomes the decision of the UK High Court ordering the British government to pay damages to a group of Kenyans... Read more »
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Kenya: Decision in Mau Mau Case Strengthens the Right to Reparations of All Victims of Torture
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) strongly welcomes the decision of the UK High Court ordering the British government to pay damages to a group of Kenyans... Read more »
September 27
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North Africa: A Struggle Against Invisibility - Gender Justice in the Middle East and North Africa
In the Middle East and North Africa, it is a challenge to ensure transitional justice measures do not further entrench the invisibility of gender-based abuses. As different... Read more »
September 19
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Africa: ICTJ to Brief UN Security Council On Accountability for Crimes Against Children
Accountability for violations against children in armed conflict is best achieved through a comprehensive approach to justice that addresses the responsibility of perpetrators and... Read more »
September 13
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Sierra Leone: Preserving Historic Records & Tools for Reconciliation
ICTJ joined government officials and civil society in Freetown, Sierra Leone to celebrate the launch of a new website for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Sierra Leone... Read more »
September 6
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North Africa: ICTJ Program Report - Middle East and North Africa
The latest ICTJ Program Report explores transitional justice issues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and charts our work in this important and dynamic region. Read more »
August 20
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Tunisia: UN Must Act Decisively to Uphold the Rule of Law
When 26-year old Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi incinerated himself on December 17, 2010, his act resonated across an entire region and sparked what is known as the Arab... Read more »
July 23
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Africa: 'No Accountability, No Dignity - ' Colombia Celebrates International Justice Day
As Colombia marked the International Justice Day, the importance of accountability for violations committed during the decades of conflict was underscored in the number of victims... Read more »
July 20
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Kenya: Bridging the Impunity Gap in Kenya Requires a Holistic Approach to Transitional Justice [analysis]
International Justice Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 17, 1998. This was a... Read more »
July 18
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Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire and the Pendulum of Justice [analysis]
On July 17, Cote d'Ivoire will join the world to celebrate International Justice Day, commemorating the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC)... Read more »
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Africa: International Justice Day: No Dignity Without Accountability [analysis]
As we mark July 17, designated International Justice Day by the states parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) just over two years ago, we should not limit our focus to... Read more »
June 15
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South Africa: Zuma's Presidential Pardons Process 'Unconstitutional'
Almost 150 criminals, racist killers and those responsible for mass atrocities committed during and immediately after apartheid have been recommended for special pardon in a deeply... Read more »
May 22
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Africa: Strengthening Indigenous Rights Through Truth Commissions - a Practitioner's Resource
Indigenous peoples live at a precarious intersection between unresolved historic injustices and the incursion of industry and political violence. Their communities are among those... Read more »
May 16
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Tunisia: Breaking the Ground On Peace and Stability - Transitional Justice and the Rule of Law
Transitional justice, at the core of its mission, strives to "break the ground on a future of peace and stability." For countries with a violent or repressive past - and this can... Read more »
April 26
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Liberia: Taylor Verdict - Not Even Half the Story [analysis]
The conviction of former Liberian president Charles Taylor for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in neighboring Sierra Leone finds both West African countries and... Read more »
April 17
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Tunisia: Address By David Tolbert to the National Forum On Launching the Dialogue On Transitional Justice [document]
Dear friends and colleagues from Tunisia and other countries, Read more »
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Tunisia: Country Leads the Way in Transitional Justice
The National Conference to Launch a Dialogue on Transitional Justice in Tunisia was held on Saturday, April 14 in Tunis, initiating a process which should result in the adoption of... Read more »
March 29
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Africa: Panel Discussion - International Justice in a Time of Transition
The International Peace Institute (IPI) held a panel discussion today on International Justice in Times of Transition, focusing on the relationship between peace and justice in the... Read more »
March 20
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Africa: ICC Judgment Raises Questions About the Court's Work [analysis]
After three years on trial and a total of seven in detention, Thomas Lubanga gained the dubious notoriety of becoming the first person to be convicted by the International Criminal... Read more »
March 13
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Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Pressure Needed to End Impunity
As the world's attention turns to International Criminal Court (ICC) fugitive Joseph Kony, the court is preparing to issue its first judgment against another warlord, Thomas... Read more »
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