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In this opinion piece for the African Transitional Justice Hub (a Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation initiative), I discuss the role that civil society should play to ensure that institutional reforms as part of #TransitionalJustice are indeed responsive to the aspirations of social and democratic transformation #AUTJP ---> https://lnkd.in/d865E9KT

✅ Join us for Upcoming Special Webinar on April 10th with ILC Canada , Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario: Getting Serious about the Human Rights of Older Persons – Our Call for a UN Convention! ➡ https://lnkd.in/grGUnKXW ✅ We are calling on Canada, a member of civil society, to advocate for and support the declaration of a UN convention on the Rights of Older Persons, to foster a world free from ageism. Strengthening our collective voice means being informed about the facts, knowing how far we have come and what must happen at the UN in May 2024. ✅ Learn about what is at stake, without this legally binding instrument being declared. The inadequacies and gaps identified in international Human Rights frameworks are well documented and public support for change is growing globally. ✅ Let's combat #ageism together. ✅ On April 10th, learn how you can participate and Get Serious About Human Rights! ✅Learn more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/ghQUEfNV Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/grGUnKXW #agewithrights

We’re pleased to share the latest publication in our Justice for Children Working Paper Series: Ending Violence Against Children in Detention in the EU. This report provides a detailed analysis of critical gaps in data collection and legal protections for children in detention, offering nine actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to advance child-centred justice. Launched to coincide with the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogota, this paper aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, and the UN’s 2023-2030 Strategy to End Violence Against Children. Although focused on the EU, these insights are designed to support the global child justice movement — empowering systems to prevent violence, protect children’s rights, and support SDG16+ for all children.  Explore the findings and join us in advancing these essential goals. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ee-MwgE6 #JusticeForChildren #SDG16J4C #SDG16 #EndingViolence Child Friendly Justice European Network (CFJ-EN), Defence for Children International - International Secretariat, Global Initiative on Justice With Children, Penal Reform International, The International Legal Foundation, Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, UN SRSG on Violence Against Children, Terre des hommes foundation, University of Strathclyde, UNICEF, UNODC, OECD - OCDE, Legal Empowerment Fund, the NGO Panel on Children Deprived of Liberty, ECPAT International, Global Campus of Human Rights

Check our new collaborative report on ending Violence Against Children in Detention! We are pleased to share the latest release in the Justice for Children Working Paper Series: "Ending Violence Against Children in Detention in the EU". This report is a meaningful outcome of our event in Madrid this past May 2024, organized through the Data MOSAIC project: https://lnkd.in/etWWXTdd Focused on key gaps in data and protections for children in detention, the report offers clear, actionable steps for policymakers. It’s part of a broader effort to strengthen data collection to better safeguard children’s rights, building on our previous research in this area. Timed with the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, this paper connects with global goals like the 2030 Agenda, the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, and the UN’s Strategy to End Violence Against Children. In Madrid, we brought together leaders in child justice and rights across Europe, as well as young voices, to shape real solutions. Their insights are shaping not only Data MOSAIC research but will guide discussions at the World Congress on Justice With Children. Thanks to Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures and the members of the Working Group on Justice for Childten Justice for all as well as project Mosaic partners Terre des hommes Foundation - Romania Fundación Tierra de hombres Terre des hommes Penal Reform International Sapi Bulgaria as well as our experts Angela Vigil Imma Guerras Dayan Farias Dr Nessa Lynch Hannah Smithson Yannick van den Brink Maria Joao Leote Take a look at the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ee-MwgE6

A Catalyst for Change: Engaging Youth in Transitional Justice Transitional justice efforts aim to catalyze long-term social and political change. Youth, as key stakeholders, play a crucial role but are often marginalized. 🙋♂️ Recent years have seen a shift towards recognizing youth as #AgentsofChange, highlighted by the adoption of UN #Resolution2250. Youth must be central to transitional justice, not an afterthought. 🌍 Join us to learn how youth can make a difference in transitional justice! 🌐 https://linktr.ee/yhreth #YHRE #Ethiopia #ICTJ #YouthInTJ #TruthCommissions #Youth4JusticeEthiopia #TransitionalJustice

Hope for Justice is delighted that world leaders have agreed to include a commitment to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking in the new 'Pact for the Future' that's just been adopted. Hope for Justice and other anti-slavery organisations worked diligently to ensure that efforts to tackle all forms of modern slavery were included in the final document, which was published following the UN Summit of the Future in New York this month. #SummitOfTheFuture #GlobalGoals

We are proud to announce and share information about the conference “Enhancing the International Protection of Children, particularly Girl Children, affected by Armed Conflict” 🤝 organized by #UNETCHAC and Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations - New York 📍at the United Nations Headquarters in New York 📆 on October 23, 2024. This event is a response to urgent issues, where children, especially girls, continue to face extreme dangers in armed conflicts, including violence, psychological trauma, and sexual abuse. Girls, in particular, endure gender-based violence and limited access to education, necessitating targeted interventions to support their recovery and empowerment. Addressing these challenges requires a dual focus on justice and reintegration, ensuring girls' access to legal support and providing comprehensive recovery programs. Such efforts are vital for breaking cycles of violence, fostering equality, and promoting long-term stability in conflict-affected areas. #ActToProtect United Nations Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations - New York Vasilka Sancin Luca Fratini Salem State University Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations - New York Rappresentanza Permanente d'Italia presso l'Unione europea University of Ljubljana International Criminal Court Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale United Nations Office at Geneva

I am delighted 🎉🎉to announce the opportunity to advance my research practice and publish my Transitional Justice research article in the Horn of Africa Bulletin. This platform allows me to share my findings and contribute towards inclusive Transitional Justice processes in Kenya thanks to Life & Peace Institute. Inclusion in transitional justice is crucial for addressing the root causes of conflict by ensuring a comprehensive understanding of context specific issues, fostering ownership, legitimacy, healing, reconciliation, and promoting accountability to prevent future conflicts. Through engaging diverse voices, including victims, marginalized communities especially women and youth, in collaboration with civil society at local and international level, allows for the creation of solutions that address deep-seated grievances and systemic issues. Despite its challenges, making inclusion a cornerstone of transitional justice efforts leads to sustainable peace, justice, and community resilience, where the underlying causes of conflict are effectively addressed. click below 👇👇

International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) new report examines the role of customary justice plays in addressing massive human rights violations in South Sudan. Customary justice has long been the primary way in which most communities in the country resolve disputes, given its accessibility as well as the inadequate capacity of state judicial institutions. Its limitations, however, include issues of security, gender discrimination, and politicization. Customary justice was not intended to deal with the more extreme elements of intercommunal conflict, but in practice it often does, including by incorporating elements of accountability, compensation, and acknowledgment. Customary justice can play a role in resolving disputes and repairing relationships in South Sudan in the context of intense violence and serious violations. In such contexts, however, customary justice faces additional or more intensified challenges than it does in ordinary circumstances, including challenges related to the power imbalance between traditional authorities and armed youth, militarization of violence and the role of security sector actors, and the limited capacity of customary justice actors to enforce decisions. Overall, there is a level of complexity to the violence and a lack of clarity on customary justice’s proper role that limits its value. The report suggests that the transitional justice framework set up by the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan provides opportunities to develop a hybrid approach that uses both formal and customary justice; takes into account the complexity of the violence; and offers clarity, support, and guidance for both government and customary justice actors. This potential is especially clear with regard to the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH), which is tasked with supervising customary justice processes in facilitating truth, reconciliation, healing, and reparation. The report concludes with recommendations for the CTRH and other stakeholders to address these challenges, take advantage of opportunities, and adapt customary justice in a victim-centered manner in the context of complex intercommunal violence. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQQe9ckE

Institutional Reforms in Transitional Justice. Institutional reforms ensure that public institutions respect human rights and function effectively. They build trust, prevent abuses, and promote justice. 💪 Young people advocate for reforms, participate in consultations, and monitor changes. Join us to learn how youth can make a difference in transitional justice! 🌐 https://linktr.ee/yhreth #YHRE #Ethiopia #YouthInTJ #TruthCommissions #Youth4JusticeEthiopia #TransitionalJustice