Justice. Truth. Dignity.

We work side by side with victims to obtain acknowledgment and redress for massive human rights violations, hold those responsible to account, reform and build democratic institutions, and prevent the recurrence of violence or repression.

A Cross-Country Caravan Inspires Gambian Youth to Take a Lead on the Path to Justice and Reconciliation

Almost eight years since The Gambia's former President Yahya Jammeh left power, the country is still seeking justice for the human rights abuses committed during his 22-year dictatorship....

New Report Offers Guidance to Truth-Seeking Bodies on Producing Transformative Final Reports

New York, October 2, 2024—In societies grappling with legacies of mass atrocities, truth-seeking bodies and the reports they produce can be instrumental in exposing culpability, revealing...

Reports That Transform: Reporting Truth and Making Impact

This report serves as practical guide for those working in truth commissions and fact-finding bodies to convert large amounts of data and information into a final report.

A New Digital Approach to Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy in Libya and Yemen 

The world's ongoing digital transformation greatly affects the work of ICTJ and other human rights organizations and actors, bringing with it both opportunities and challenges. On the one...

A New ICTJ Study Offers Practitioners Guidance on Psychosocial Support

New York, September 19, 2024—The field of transitional justice increasingly recognizes the relevance of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in contexts of massive human rights ...
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Side by Side with Victims

ICTJ provides advice, support, and technical assistance to victims, members of civil society, and state and international actors committed to justice. In the fast-changing world, ICTJ is continually evolving and adapting its methodology to develop innovative solutions to emerging problems, advance its mission, and achieve justice for victims of human rights violations.

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ICTJ employs 57 international permanent staff from diverse professional backgrounds.
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Over 80% of our partners reported improved ability to pursue justice.
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ICTJ convened about 4,000 participants in at least 200 capacity building activities.
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Helped more than 1000 victims and citizens participate in over 70 convenings with policymakers.
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ICTJ contributed significantly to at least 20 policies to address and repair legacies of massive abuses.

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