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The International Center for Transitional Justice fights for acknowledgement, accountability and reform in the aftermath of mass atrocity and repression.
For many years, July 17 has been referred to by some as “International Justice Day”. However, we should not conclude that international justice equates only to the work of the ICC or to criminal proceedings. 🧐 Read our article on the matter: ictj.org/latest-news/... 👀👇
#WeAreHiring | Our #Uganda office is looking for a Program Associate. Find the application form and all other information below 👇 www.ictj.org/careers/ugan...
#COLOMBIA | Last Sunday, Colombia chose a new president after a profoundly polarized election. Head of ICTJ's Colombia office, Ma. Camila Moreno offers a perspective on the country's deep divisions and on the recurrence of political violence. Read it here: www.elespectador.com/judicial/des...
🗯️“Justice without healing is incomplete.” ICTJ and ACDD convened a high-level policy roundtable to discuss how to best integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in #Ethiopia’s TJ process. Read more about the event here: tinyurl.com/34jv3vhp
At a High-Level Policy Roundtable, Advocates Push to Include Psychosocial Support in Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Process | International Center for Transitional Justice
Victims, civil society advocates, policymakers, and development partners recently met for a high-level policy roundtable on integrating mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in Ethiopia’s tra...
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This #Juneteenth, we remember that freedom delayed is justice denied. To mark this occasion, ICTJ is releasing a new report exploring what a reparative approach can mean for communities seeking justice in the #UnitedStates. 📰 Read the full report here: www.ictj.org/resource-lib...
✍ In our latest Q&A, @katerynabusol.bsky.social, Head of ICTJ’s Ukraine Program, reveals why a holistic policy is so important for the country and region, how to advance one, and what Ukraine can learn from Colombia and Syria. 📑Read the full interview here: tinyurl.com/4e2av8xr
Myths and Ways Forward in Ukraine: An Interview with ICTJ’s Kateryna Busol | International Center for Transitional Justice
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 t...
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🌍 What is the future of transitional justice in a shifting geopolitical context in Africa, Europe, and beyond? On June 10 and 11, experts, practitioners, and policymakers discuss this at the 6th AU-EU Transitional Justice Seminar, the third held under the #ITJA consortium.
Can #Lebanon move beyond recurring cycles of conflict without accountability? ICTJ’s latest Expert’s Choice explores how decades of impunity by domestic actors, armed groups, and regional parties have contributed to Lebanon’s ongoing crisis. Read more: www.ictj.org/latest-news/...
ICTJ deeply mourns jurist and professor Theo van Boven, an innovator in the field of international law and a fearless defender of victims globally, who sadly passed away on May 9th. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Our full tribute: bit.ly/4ueJfTO
Available now‼️ ICTJ’s latest report, “Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine”, is available for download here: bit.ly/4eKD0Ck Head of ICTJ’s Ukraine Program Kateryna Busol highlights some key takeaways from our report below🔽
#NewReport | Save the date! On Wed, May 13, ICTJ will launch “Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine” at ictj.org. 👀Watch this video of Kateryna Busol, head of ICTJ's Ukraine program, for an overview of this report’s scope:
It was a privilege to moderate this @chathamhouse.org event on transitional justice in 🇺🇦, organised in partnership with @theictj.bsky.social Keep an eye on the ICTJ website for their report 'Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine'. Video recording: www.youtube.com/live/ClVO1xk...
Justice for Ukraine: Supporting survivors of war crimes and building international solidarity
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In November 2025, we partnered with @theictj.bsky.social to train displaced human rights defenders from Sudan on open source investigative methods. With these new skills to document atrocities, their aim is to strengthen capacity for transitional justice processes: news.berkeley.edu/2026/04/29/a...
As Sudan conflict rages, Berkeley-trained refugees use digital tools to track rights violations - Berkeley News
After training with the International Center for Transitional Justice and the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center, Sudanese refugees are using open-source tools to document abuses at home. Their hope: Pea...
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#InFocus | In a recent ICTJ workshop, 14 Syrian civil society actors trained to lead inclusive, trauma-informed dialogues on justice, truth, and coexistence, to help build trust, navigate difficult conversations, and uplift diverse voices across #Syria. Read more 👉 www.ictj.org/latest-news/...
#Sudan deserves the world’s attention and concrete action to end the violence and realize its people’s aspirations for a peaceful, just, and democratic future. Read "Why Victims Must Lead the Way to Peace in Sudan": tinyurl.com/3wjfdp48
In November 2025, we traveled to Kampala, Uganda with our partners @theictj.bsky.social to train Sudanese journalists & human rights defenders in digital open source investigations. Graduates from Yemen, Tunisia, and Libya joined as trainers, sharing their knowledge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gns...
How Sudan's Human Rights Defenders Are Investigating Atrocities Using Digital Open Source Methods
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Just hours after the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, and at the very moment when many Lebanese began to feel a measure of hope, the Israeli forces carried out more than 100 airstrikes on Beirut and other populated areas in Lebanon. Full statement: bit.ly/4tBY5CU
We are pleased to invite you to the #CSW70 side event “Advancing a Just Peace: Justice as Its Integral Element and Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding”! 📅Date: Thursday, 12 March 🕐Time: 13:15-14:45 (EST) 📍Location: New York City, USA Register here: bit.ly/40ea8d4
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 👉https://bit.ly/4rgjtfS
#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 👉https://bit.ly/4aQAoAS
#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.
💡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
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...
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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!
#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 👉 www.ictj.org/latest-news/...
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, “La Toma,” recounts the 27-hour battle for the Palace of Justice. Watch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=joI3...
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. 🗓 10 Nov | 15:00–17:00 CET Register via the link: bit.ly/43dwVaT
📣 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.
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 👉 bit.ly/49AJLDW
The Conviction of Abd-Al-Rahman and What It Means for Victims Amid Ongoing Atrocities in Sudan | 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...
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