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The International Center for Transitional Justice fights for acknowledgement, accountability and reform in the aftermath of mass atrocity and repression.

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We are pleased to invite you to the #CSW70 side event β€œAdvancing a Just Peace: Justice as Its Integral Element and Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding”!

πŸ“…Date: Thursday, 12 March
πŸ•Time: 13:15-14:45 (EST)
πŸ“Location: New York City, USA

Register here: bit.ly/40ea8d4

04.03.2026 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4 years ago, #Russia launched its full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, triggering a new wave of grave and systematic human rights violations. At ICTJ, we are working to consolidate an inclusive, coherent national transitional justice policy in Ukraine.

πŸ‘‰https://bit.ly/3MvbfC2

24.02.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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South Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons comprise 40% of the country’s total population. Yet, these groups have been largely excluded from ongoing TJ discussions. ICTJ released a new report that aims to amplify their expectations and needs πŸ‘‰https://bit.ly/4rgjtfS

29.01.2026 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NewArticle! ICTJ Legal Advisor Kateryna Busol draws parallels between Russia's requests for amnesty for the atrocities committed in Ukraine and the Nuremberg trials, emphasizing the risks involved in compromising on the prosecution of Russian perpetrators πŸ‘‰https://bit.ly/4aQAoAS

08.01.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICTJ engaged with representatives of Uganda state institutions, foreign governments, and civil society. Through this engagement, ICTJ reaffirmed its commitment to women-led peacebuilding efforts, justice for victims, and lasting peace.

23.12.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICTJ showcased its research on transitional justice & reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, highlighting pathways toward dignity & redress. The message was clear: Peace processes are more sustainable when women lead & participate in them meaningfully.

23.12.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Uganda | On 18 Dec 2025, ICTJ joined partners at the Women in Peacebuilding Knowledge Fair & Exhibition hosted by
@unwomen.bsky.social in #Kampala to celebrate women’s transformative leadership in #peacebuilding.

23.12.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Story of Change: Victims Achieve a New Memorial Day in Ethiopia’s Somali Region | International Center for Transitional Justice On July 28, 2025, the Somali Regional State Council passed a resolution designating April 6 as Victims’ Memorial Day, formally recognizing those who experienced violence and human rights violations ac...

πŸ’‘When ICTJ allies with victims’ organizations and activists, it opens the door to positive change. How? Discover the latest outcomes from Ethiopia in our new article!
bit.ly/48JGEHN

10.12.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. How has ICTJ been involved in advancing transitional justice in the country this year? Learn more here!

08.12.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#InFocus | For the first time, ICTJ & the Bridges of Truth project are bringing their efforts to advance truth & justice home to inside #Syria, creating spaces for victims, families & communities to share their stories & demands for justice & dignity.

Read more πŸ‘‰ www.ictj.org/latest-news/...

13.11.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On November 6, 1985, the now defunct M-19 guerrilla group seized Colombia's Palace of Justice, prompting the army to launch an operation to retake it.
The ICTJ documentary, β€œLa Toma,” recounts the 27-hour battle for the Palace of Justice.

Watch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=joI3...

06.11.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our upcoming global transitional justice #webinar! Explore how the balance between truth and accountability was pursued in #SierraLeone’s TJ process, and what lessons can be drawn from it.
πŸ—“ 10 Nov | 15:00–17:00 CET
Register via the link: bit.ly/43dwVaT

06.11.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting during the @gpplatform.ch, in partnership w/the Permanent Missions of Canada & The Gambia & @theictj.bsky.social, a panel discussion on ways to promote a victim-centered approach in The #Gambia's #transitional #justice process.

23.10.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Conviction of Abd-Al-Rahman and What It Means for Victims Amid Ongoing Atrocities in SudanΒ  | International Center for Transitional Justice On October 6, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (also known as Ali Kushayb) guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and...

On October 6, the ICC found former Janjaweed leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of 27 counts of international crimes committed in Darfur between 2003 and 2004. While this verdict is an undeniable turning point, it is difficult for the Sudanese people to celebrate πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/49AJLDW

04.11.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Armenia & Azerbaijan recently signed the Joint Declaration on Future Relations. Hailed by some as a β€œhistoric peace deal,” it neither is a treaty nor ends the 37-year Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Rather, it is a political framework that requires international support and attention πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3KzcVsE

02.10.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @gpplatform.ch is just around the corner!πŸ•Š Register now for our event on 16 October with the @theictj.bsky.social entitled Lessons from Survivors: Promoting a Victim-centered Approach in The Gambia’s Transitional Justice Process.

Register here: πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‡

www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...

30.09.2025 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

ICTJ has, for years, partnered with the Committee of the Families of the Disappeared and Kidnapped in Lebanon to support these women in their quest for the truth.

29.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lebanese Women Battle to Find Their Missing Relatives Half a Century After the Civil War Began | International Center for Transitional Justice In an article first published in El Periodico, journalist Andrea LΓ³pez-Tomas paints an intimate portrait of the Lebanese women who against the odds continue to search for their missing loved ones half...

In an article first published in El PeriΓ³dico, journalist Andrea LΓ³pez-TomΓ s paints an intimate portrait of the Lebanese women who, against the odds, continue to search for their missing loved ones half a century after the civil war began.

Read more here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/42X0MEb

29.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#UNGA80 | Together with the #JusticeActionCoalition, we call all stakeholders to take concrete measures to make justice more inclusive.

Read more here: www.sdg16.plus/resources/ac...

25.09.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @gpplatform.ch just released their programme for the 2025 edition! πŸ•ŠοΈ Register now for our event on 16 Oct that we are hosting with the @theictj.bsky.social entitled: Lessons from Survivors: Promoting a Victim-centered Approach in The Gambia's Transitional Justice Process.

18.09.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory affirmed that Israeli authorities & security forces have committed and are continuing to commit genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Full report πŸ‘‰https://bit.ly/4mlBSF5

19.09.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The result of 3 years of research, the film paints an intimate portrait of a nation seeking healing and transformation, where the scars of the past give way to hope. It also reveals the immense effort required of all Colombians to not only achieve peace but sustain it.
πŸ‘‰https://bit.ly/3I810kQ

11.09.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On July 14, ICTJ screened DespuΓ©s del FrΓ­o, a documentary it coproduced with MarΓ­a Jimena DuzΓ‘n. Following the journeys of a victim of a FARC kidnapping, an army colonel, and a community leader, the film asks: To what extent has the 2016 Peace Agreement transformed the lives of ordinary Colombians?

11.09.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa is a 3-year joint project of the African Union and the European Union, implemented by ICTJ, ATJLF, and CSRV. With €5 million in EU funding, it supports AU Member States in turning the African Union TJ Policy into action πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/45U99Ct

10.09.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally, find a selection of podcasts that tell stories of disappeared and help keep their memory present.

Do you have other resources? Share them with us here!
#EndEnforcedDisappearances

28.08.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next, some books that speak about enforced disappearances, including our own publication, Windmills of our Hearts: a book written by 15 women relatives of the disappeared in Lebanon, which is available in English, Arabic and French.
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28.08.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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First, movies that tell poignant stories about disappearances, but also about justice and humanity.
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28.08.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#IDVED | At ICTJ, we believe in the transformative power of art as a force for peace and collective healing.

Today, we share a curated selection of films, books, and podcasts that explore the topic of #EnforcedDisappearances.

Follow the thread!
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28.08.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, Michael Correa, a former member of the "Junglers" death squad, is facing sentencing in the US for torture committed in The Gambia. This decision sends a powerful message that perpetrators of massive human rights violations can and will be held accountable, no matter where they are.

22.08.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈIn 2025, #Colombia commemorates the 20th anniversary of Law 975, which established the country’s 1st TJ process. With this anniversary top on mind, ICTJ created a 4-part #podcast that delves into the peace process with the AUC and considers lessons learned. Read more here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3HIUtN9

20.08.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0