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The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation shapes national approaches to transitional justice and reconciliation in Africa.
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Gender and Gender-based violence (GBV) Webinar discussion
Join us for a webinar as we learn about what some young people are doing in their spaces to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related factors.
Panel Discussion – “Justice, Peace and Reconciliation: Lesson for Peacebuilding Processes”
The longevity of positive peace agreements, grounded in societal reconciliation rather than deterrence, depend on the extent to which such agreements can, over time, remove the root causes that have historically divided conflicting parties. The University of Johannesburg’s Department of Politics and International Relations in collaboration with IJR and the Royal Norwegian Embassy invite you.
Statement on the passing of Winnie Madikizela Mandela
IJR mourns the passing away of ‘Africa’s first lady’, Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela, an unapologetic stalwart in the fight against apartheid’s racist and unjust policies and structures.
IJR welcomes the sentencing of Vicki Momberg noting that more needs to be done to #RootOutRacism
The IJR welcomes the court’s verdict and sentencing of Vicki Momberg by the Randburg Magistrate court. The IJR also applauds the country’s justice system for finally viewing racism as a crime appropriate of a jail term and not a mere fine.
