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Using Narrative in Societies Dealing with Massive Human Rights Violations

Civil society actors involved in transitional justice processes use narrative communication in strategic and agile ways. This work is vitally important, and yet it does not receive the attention and support it should.

11/10/26

by Briony Jones and Aoiffe Corcoran

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In Focus

Building Bridges for a More Just Future: ICTJ at 25

Long before ICTJ existed, societies everywhere wrestled with the justice-related dilemmas caused by violent conflict, and victims, communities, and courageous leaders found answers of their own. What was missing was a place where people who took part in those different experiences could meet, share knowledge and lessons, and build a community to respond together to the evolving challenges to justice and peace. In 2001, ICTJ was created to be that place and to catalyze a collective effort to address massive human rights violations and build a peaceful, inclusive, and just future.

11/04/26

by

Fernando Travesí-Sanz

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Opinion

Stakeholders in Ethiopia Call for a Transitional Justice Process That Centers Victims, Women, and Healing

Over 100 representatives of civil society organizations, victims’ associations, government institutions, and diplomatic missions recently gathered in Addis Ababa to discuss what an inclusive transitional justice process in Ethiopia should look like. Participants explored best practices, local approaches, as well as persistent challenges to ensuring that those most affected by injustice play a central role in any process designed to address it.

10/14/26
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In Focus

Advancing Gender Justice in Uganda: An Assessment of the National Transitional Justice Policy

This report examines the gender sensitivity of Uganda’s National Transitional Justice Policy (NTJP) and its potential to deliver inclusive justice for victims of conflict. While the NTJP represents a significant policy achievement, gaps in implementation, participation, and gender inc...

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Report

Myths and Ways Forward in Ukraine: An Interview with ICTJ’s Kateryna Busol

ICTJ strongly advocates for a holistic transitional justice vision for Ukraine as part of its programmatic activities. Leading this work is the head of ICTJ’s Ukraine program, Kateryna Busol. She is the author of the new report, “Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine." In this interview, Busol discusses the path toward holistic justice for the country.

06/17/26

by Alexandra Del Biaggio

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In Focus

Approaches to Reparations from Africa and Europe: The AU–EU Experts’ Seminar on Transitional Justice, Abuja, Nigeria, June 2025

The AU–EU 2025 Experts’ Seminar on Transitional Justice convened African and European practitioners to advance reparations as a central pillar of transitional justice. Discussions highlighted legal obligations, victim-centered and transformative approaches, and persistent challenges i...

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Report

ICTJ Report Calls for Comprehensive Transitional Justice Framework for Ukraine

A new ICTJ report urges the revitalization of Ukraine’s holistic transitional justice policymaking. Debunking the most common myths about transitional justice in Ukraine, the report presents the key legal, policy, and victim-centered arguments in favor of advancing a comprehensive transitional justice framework.

05/13/26
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Press Release

Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine

Despite earlier efforts to envision a national transitional justice policy, Ukraine remains overly cautious about establishing one. This report provides a robust substantiation of why Ukraine should revive its holistic transitional justice policymaking. In the first part, it debunks t...

by

Kateryna Busol

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Report

Why Victims Must Lead the Way to Peace in Sudan

As the world marks the third anniversary of the brutal war in Sudan, it is a moment to reflect on a conflict that rarely receives the media attention it deserves and to consider the millions of Sudanese caught in cycles of violence.

04/15/26

by

Ilaria Martorelli

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Opinion

Gender Justice and Accountability: An Analysis of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy

This report assesses the gender sensitivity of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). Drawing on continental practice and scholarship, it identifies opportunities for AU member states, civil society, and donors to strengthen the policy’s implementation and its responsi...

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Report