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Institutional Reform in the New Constitution of Kenya

The passing of the Constitution of Kenya of 2010 and its promulgation on August 27, 2010, heralds the deep desire of Kenyans, as individuals and communities, to live in a society that respects and protects their liberties and livelihoods without discrimination. With respect to transit...

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ICTJ, Dr. Migai Akech

Report

Kenya: Impact of the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court

Kenya plunged into a dark episode of violence following the controversial presidential election of 2007. The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recently announced its investigation into issues of complementarity, peace, justice, victims, and affected communities in the country. ...

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ICTJ; Christine Alai, Njonjo Mue

Briefing Paper

The Need for Accountability: The Helsinki Memorandum Five Years On

Five years since the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement signed the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding, key provisions for accountability for mass crimes have not yet been implemented. Attempts to avoid the difficult truths of Aceh’s recent history and to allow perp...

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ICTJ

Fact Sheet

The European Union and Transitional Justice

The legacy of systematic human rights violations committed during violent conflict and repressive rule can reach well into the new order. Transitional justice can help societies address the past through prosecutions, truthseeking, reparations for victims and institutional reform. Just...

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ICTJ, Initiative for Peacebuilding (IfP), Laura Davis

Report

Closing the International and Hybrid Criminal Tribunals: Mechanisms to Address Residual Issues

The establishment of temporary international criminal tribunals has given rise to complex legal, technical, and political questions regarding their post-closure residual functions.

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ICTJ

Briefing Paper

Final Report of the Expert Group Meeting on "Closing the International and Hybrid Criminal Tribunals: Mechanisms to Address Residual Issues"

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), together with the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law and the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations, hosted an Expert Group Meeting entitled Closing the International and Hybrid Criminal Tribunals: Mechanis...

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ICTJ, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN

Transitions November 2010: Anticipating Elections in Burma

Transitions focuses on elections in Burma. Patrick Pierce, ICTJ Head of Program in Burma, discusses what is at stake.

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Transitions October 2010: Engaging New Generations

Transitions focuses on engaging new generations and the children's project. Virginie Ladisch, ICTJ Program Associate for the Children's Project, discusses children and justice efforts around the world.

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Newsletter

Transitions September 2010: New Directions, New Challenges

Transitions focuses on new directions and challenges for the organization. Kofi Appenteng, ICTJ Board Chair, discusses his background and his new role as Board Chair.

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Transitions July 2010: Colombia’s Justice and Peace Law: Five Years Later

Transitions focuses on the Justice and Peace Law in Colombia. Michael Reed-Hurtado, ICTJ Senior Associate and Head of Office, discusses Colombia's Justice and Peace Law.

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