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Drafting a Truth Commission Mandate: A Practical Tool

This publication is intended to facilitate the process of drafting a mandate for a truth commission charged with the nonjudicial investigation of serious human rights violations. It covers the different aspects of a legal mandate that are necessary to enable an effective truth-seeking...

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Eduardo González

Report

Getting a Truth Commission Mandate Right from the Start

In pursuing the truth about mass crimes, a mandate provides a truth commission with more than just a legal authorization to act. It sets out a vision of what society hopes to achieve through the truth-seeking process and provides direction to commissioners and others in their operations. ICTJ has just released a new publication, “Drafting a Truth Commission Mandate: A Practical Tool,” which is intended to inform victims’ groups, civil society, and governments about the contents of a legal mandate of a truth commission.

06/13/13
In Focus

A Conversation with Thomas Buergenthal

Thomas Buergenthal, Holocaust survivor and former judge of the International Court of Justice, is one of the world's most distinguished jurists. In conversation with ICTJ President David Tolbert, Judge Buergenthal shares his own personal story of surviving the Holocaust as a young boy, and reflects on the changing landscape of transitional justice around the world

06/26/13
In Focus

Reparations in Peru: From Recommendations to Implementation

This report evaluates the government of Peru’s partial results in providing compensation to victims of the internal armed conflict that devastated the country from 1980 to 2000. It provides a detailed analysis of the process of implementing the Comprehensive Reparations Plan, establis...

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Cristián Correa

Report

Victims of Peru’s Internal Conflict Still Await Reparations

Thousands of victims of Peru’s internal conflict are still awaiting compensation and benefits as part of a 2005 national reparations plan, says a report released today by ICTJ. “Reparations in Peru: From Recommendations to Implementation,” looks at the government of Peru’s mixed record of providing compensation to individuals and communities that suffered some of the most serious crimes during the conflict.

06/26/13
In Focus

As Tunisia Finalizes Transitional Justice Law, ICTJ Advocates for Victims’ Rights and Participation

As Tunisia concludes its final deliberations on the new constitution, transitional justice issues such as reparations for victims, truth about the past and the rights of women have been central to the legislative debates. Over the past month, ICTJ’s leading experts have been engaged with stakeholders on the ground on a variety of issues under deliberation, including truth-seeking, reparations, gender justice, and the role of children and youth.

07/08/13
In Focus

Sierra Leoneans Reflect on SCSL in 'Seeds of Justice'

On International Justice Day, July 17th, ICTJ looks at the legacy of the Special Court for Sierra Leone through the voices of those to whom its work was most important: the citizens of Sierra Leone. Our new multimedia project, “Seeds of Justice: Sierra Leone,” presents five portraits of Sierra Leoneans whose lives were impacted by this court.

07/11/13
In Focus

Criminal Justice and Forced Displacement: International and National Perspectives

This paper examines the crime of forced displacement from the perspective of both international and national legal frameworks. The crime of forced displacement is a notion that comes from international law. Indeed, an international legal framework has developed with the instruments an...

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Federico Andreu-Guzmán

Briefing Paper

The Nexus between Displacement and Transitional Justice: A Gender-Justice Dimension

Although transitional justice processes are intended to help heal and restore society after conflict or authoritarian rule, marginalized groups often struggle to make their voices heard. These groups include those who have been displaced by conflict and, within that category, those wh...

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Lucy Hovil

Briefing Paper

Addressing Concerns about Transitional Justice in Contexts of Displacement: A Humanitarian Perspective

Humanitarians, development agencies, human rights organizations, and peacebuilding actors are commonly drawn to the same flash points of conflict, human rights violations, and states in need of rebuilding. Operating in common country contexts leads to increased interactions between th...

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Bryce Campbell