news 2011-12-07 : South Africans want a United Nation
South Africans want a United Nation – IJR Survey
The gap between rich and poor is the biggest impediment standing in the way of South African reconciliation. And, while historic racial divides still exist, 66% of ordinary South Africans want to cross boundaries and form a united nation.
These are among the findings of the 11th South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) conducted by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) and released this week.
>>event 2011-12-02 : Building an Inclusive Society: achievements of 2011
Join us on the 06th of December at 10h00 at the Zwelethemba Multi-purpose Centre in Worcester for a day of showcasing Building an Inclusive Society achievements.
>>news 2011-11-22 : IJR Newsletter
Welcome to the penultimate issue of this year’s IJR Newsletter! You will find interesting articles on the work conducted by the IJR, learn about new staff and our latest SARB Newsletter. Enjoy the IJR November Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 10.
news 2011-11-10 : Reconciliation Barometer Newsletter:
The latest Reconciliation Barometer Newsletter is now available online. Download full version here
>>news 2011-11-01 : IJR Newsletter
Click here to read the IJR October Newsletter Volume 2 Issue 9.
In this month’s newsletter we have included snippets on interesting publications, events, news and developments at the IJR. We hope you find it both informative and interesting. Enjoy the read!
event 2011-10-25 : The 8th Annual Ashley Kriel Memorial Youth Lecture 2011
Please join us for the Annual Ashley Kriel Memorial Youth Lecture at the Life Sciences Auditorium at UWC on Friday 11th November 2011 from 15h00 to 18h00.
>>news 2011-10-15 : IJR will hold its strategic planning session from 17-19 October 2011
We will be back at the office on Wednesday afternoon. Please leave a message on info@ijr.org.za or on 0217637128 and we will get back to you.
>>news 2011-10-11 : Policy communication
Jan Hofmeyer, Head the Policy and Analysis Unit of the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, writes on whether South Africa succumbed to political pressure by inconveniently drawing out the process to the Dalai Lama’s visa application.
The full article is available at http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=155636
news 2011-10-10 : Seminar: Quantitative analysis of public opinion data using the SA Reconciliation Barometer
The Seminar will take place at UCT from 14-18 November 2011, with an optional preparatory workshop to be held on 11 November 2011. Do not miss this unique and exciting opportunity for intensive data analysis with exceptional academic guidance and instruction.
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news 2011-10-07 : IJR's latest publications
Have a look at the IJR's latest publication on South Sudan, Zimbabwe and many more.
>>event 2011-10-05 : Book Launch
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is pleased to invite you to a Book Launch of ‘Zimbabwe in Transition: A View From Within’ Edited by Tim Murithi and Aquilina Mawadza on 21st of October 2011 at 18h30 at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria
news 2011-09-01 : The ICC and Community-Level Reconciliation in Africa: In-Country Perspectives
The Justice and Reconciliation in Africa Programme recently published its annual regional consultation report titled The International Criminal Court (ICC) and Community-Level Reconciliation: In-country Perspectives. Discussions at the regional consultation, on which the report is based, focused on four themes, namely: peace and justice; cooperation by states with the ICC; the principle of complementarity; and the rights of victims.
>>event 2011-08-31 : Book Launch: Hope, Pain & Patience - The Lives of Women in South Sudan
On the 14 September 2011, the IJR is pleased to invite you to the launch of its latest book 'Hope, Pain & Patience - The Lives of Women in South Sudan' edited by Friederike Bubenzer and Orly Stern. The event will take place at the Book Lounge in 71 Roeland Street Cape Town at 17:30.
>>news 2011-08-25 : IJR Newsletter
The IJR monthly newsletter Volume 2, Issue 7 is out with exciting news about our work. Enjoy the read.
>>news 2011-08-25 : Living Reconciliation: A Moral Imperative to Speak
On the 24 August 2011, the "Living Reconciliation Forum" held a public conversation titled: A Moral Imperative to Speak: What Does Civic Responsibility Mean in Our Troubled Times? with Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Professor Bernard Lategan, Ferial Haffajee and Sipho Pityana in discussion with SRC presidents.
>>event 2011-08-18 : A Moral Imperative to Speak: What Does Civic Responsibility Mean in Our Troubled Times?
On the 24 August 2011, the "Living Reconciliation Forum" invites you to a public conversation titled: A Moral Imperative to Speak: What Does Civic Responsibility Mean in Our Troubled Times? with Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Professor Bernard Lategan, Ferial Haffajee and Sipho Pityana in conversation with SRC Presidents.
>>news 2011-08-17 : RESPONSE TO VIOLENT STRIKE ACTION
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) strongly condemns the harassment of members of the public, the destruction of public property, and the looting of shops, which coincided with the South African Municipal Workers Union’s (SAMWU) protest action in central Cape Town on Tuesday.
>>news 2011-08-16 : Service provider for IJR Logo and Branding
Call out for service providers to submit proposals to assist IJR with branding and logo design. Closing date for submissions is the 24 August 2011. Click here for further information on the process.
>>event 2011-07-22 : African Identities: Shades of Belonging
Watch four of IJR's African Identities: Shades of belonging films at the Durban International Film Festival at 3pm on the 31st of July 2011.
>>news 2011-07-18 : IJR monthly newsletter
IJR's monthly newsletter is out with exciting news about IJR's work. Enjoy the read.
>>news 2011-07-08 : South Sudan Becomes Independent
Tomorrow marks a very important day for the African continent as South Sudan finally becomes an independent state and Africa’s youngest country.
>>news 2011-07-04 : Vacancy at IJR
Senior management position: Head of the Reconciliation and Reconstruction programme. Applications open till 31 May 2011
>>news 2011-06-23 : IJR sends deepest condolences to Asmal family
Statement to the Asmal Family from The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation
>>news 2011-06-14 : IJR 2010 Reconciliation Award
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is calling for nominations for the annual IJR Reconciliation Award - from community builders to culture creators, entrepreneurs to game changers, who ‘ROCK’ their world; people who are making a difference and contributing towards nation building. Deadline extended to 30 September 2011!!!
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event 2011-06-07 : African Identities: Shades of Belonging
IJR proudly announces that two of the Shades of Belonging short films will be screened at the Encounters film festival on 20th of June in Johannesburg and on 22 June in Cape Town
>>event 2011-06-07 : ELECTIONEERING AND ITS IMPACT ON NATION BUILDING
The Desmond Tutu Peace Centre invites members of the public to join in this dialogue on 08 June 2011. Participating panellists: Rev. Courtney Sampson (IEC Western Cape);Ms. Raenette Taljaard (Senior Lecturer, UCT); Dr. Tim Murithi (Head of Programmes, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation)
Moderator:Ms. Nomfundo Walaza (CEO, Desmond Tutu Peace Centre)
news 2011-05-31 : Race & Identity - Who are we?
The Cape Times in collaboration with the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation is publishing articles on the topic 'Race and Identity'. read more
>>news 2011-05-26 : IJR Annual report 2010
IJR's Annual report 2010 is out. You will find the e-version on our website. If you are interested in a printed version (this time on recycled, locally produced paper), please contact us.
>>news 2011-05-06 : FIVE PROFESSIONALS FROM KENYA, UGANDA AND RWANDA AT IJR
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is pleased to announce the convening of a five week Transitional Justice in Africa Fellowship Programme, which will be held in Cape Town from the 9th May to the 10th June 2011.
>>news 2011-05-05 : Local elections, national importance
The SARB Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 1 of 2011 is out! Enjoy the read.
>>event 2011-05-03 : Justice and Reconciliation in Sudan post-referendum
ISS-IJR Policy Seminar: Justice and Reconciliation in Sudan post-referendum on 02 June 2011 in Pretoria
news 2011-04-21 : IJR March-April Newsletter edition
Find interesting news and events on IJR's work in its latest newsletter.
>>event 2011-04-18 : Employment Equity: Ticking Boxes or True Transformation?
Join us on the 4th of May 2011 from 17h30 until 19h30: Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa leads a discussion with: Zimitri Erasmus (UCT), Kashif Wicomb (WC Provincial Chairperson, Black Management Forum), Ian Ollis (Democratic Alliance), Ernst Roets (Afriforum), Representative (ANC)
>>news 2011-04-18 : Final report 2010 South African Reconciliation Barometer released
The final report of the 10th South African Reconciliation Barometer, released on 14th December 2010, available online.
>>event 2011-04-15 : IJR will be attending the Law and Poverty Colloquium at Stellenbosch University from the 29-31 May 2011
The Strategic Research and Outreach Programme is an initiative of the University of Stellenbosch Law Faculty focused on the theme of the law as a mechanism for combating poverty, homelessness and socio-economic vulnerability.
>>event 2011-04-04 : Launch of African Identities film project
The IJR proudly announces the launch of its African Identities film project on the 14th of April 2011 18h00 - 20h30 at the Labia on Orange in Cape Town.
>>news 2011-03-23 : IJR February-March 2011 Newsletter
Find interesting news and events on IJR's work in its latest newsletter.
>>news 2011-03-23 : Reconciliation Barometer 10th Round Report (2010)
Although the results of the 2010 round of the SA Reconciliation Barometer survey were released in December, a slightly formatted and updated report is now available for download.
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news 2011-02-21 : IJR receives award for recognition of work in promoting reconciliation in Africa
Over the weekend the IJR received an award from the Turquoise Harmony Institute, in recongnition of work in promoting reconciliation in Africa.
>>news 2011-02-21 : MEDIA ADVISORY: IJR's 2010 Transformation Audit launch
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation’s (IJR) 2010 Transformation Audit media briefing will take place at the Townhouse Hotel and Conference Centre in Cape Town at 10am on Thursday, 24th February 2011.
>>event 2011-02-07 : Transformation Audit 2010 Launch
IJR invites you to attend the public launch of its 2010 Transformation Audit
>>news 2011-02-04 : IJR monthly newsletter
Find interesting news and events on IJR's work in its latest newsletter.
>>news 2011-01-28 : Invitation/Call for Applications: 2011 IJR Transitional Justice Fellowship Programme
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation is pleased to announce the convening of a five week Transitional Justice in Africa Fellowship Programme. This is an intensive residential programme which will be held in Cape Town from the the 9th of May to the 10th of June 2011.
This year's Fellowship Programme will be open to nationals from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda only.
>>news 2011-01-11 : Reconciliation versus inequality
The latest edition of the SA Reconciliation Barometer Newsletter is out.
>>news 2010-12-15 : IJR festive season and holiday closure
IJR will close its offices for the annual summer and festive season break from 15th of December 2010 till 10th of January 2011. If you have further questions or inquiries please contact....
>>event 2010-11-19 : Stepping Stones towards Reconciliation in Africa
You are cordially invited to join us on the 15th of December 2010 at the Delft Civic Hall to celebrate Reconciliation Day. Many young people will share their experience during exciting workshops during the 'Stepping Stones towards Reconciliation in Africa' event.
>>news 2010-11-17 : The SARB Barometer newsletter released
IJR is proud to announce Issue 3 of the SA Reconciliation Barometer newsletter!
>>event 2010-11-09 : Book Review: The Gacaca Courts, Post-Genocide Justice and Reconciliation in Rwanda: Justice without Lawyers
Join us on the 12th of November at 17h30 at the Book Lounge in Cape Town for the book review of "The Gacaca Courts, Post-Genocide Justice and Reconciliation in Rwanda: Justice without Lawyers" by Dr. Phil Clar in conversation with Dr. Tim Murithi (IJR)
>>event 2010-11-05 : Living Reconciliation
Mark and Karen Solms are living a new vision of Healing the Past at Solms Delta Wine Farm. Karen Solms will be in conversation with Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela and Jaco Barnard-Naudé at the public dialogue on 15th of November 2010, 17h.
>>news 2010-11-01 : 'Reconciliation as Process and Practice'
F Bubenzer attended the Folke Bernadotte Academy training course titled 'Reconciliation as Process and Practice' in Sweden
>>news 2010-10-29 : Development Foundation for Zimbabwe (DFZ) launched
The launch of the Development Foundation for Zimbabwe took place on the 29 October 2010 in Johannesburg.
>>event 2010-10-26 : The Right2Know March Campaign
The Right2Know Campaign's Week of Action culminates in a march to Parliament on Wednsday 27 October to coincide with the medium-term budget policy statement.
>>event 2010-10-18 : Launch of the Development Foundation for Zimbabwe
Please join us on the 29th of October at 18h30 at the Crown Plaza in Johannesburg for the launch of the Development Foundation for Zimbabwe.
>>news 2010-10-18 : The South African Coalition for Transitional Justice urges further efforts to engage victims of pardon applicants
The Khulumani Support Group in conjunction with the South African Coalition for Transitional Justice urges government for more efforts to consult with victims of pardon applicants.
>>news 2010-10-15 : F. Bubenzer writes on South Sudan Referendum
The article 'Challenges faced by South Sudan more than anecdotal as referendum looms' by Friederike Bubenzer was published in the Cape Times on 15 October 2010.
>>news 2010-10-14 : IJR Newsletter October 2010, Issue 6
Find out about IJR's work and upcoming events.
>>event 2010-09-23 : The Seventh Ashley Kriel Youth Memorial Lecture
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation provides youth with opportunities to become active, critical thinking citizens. Join us on 03 October 2010 for the 7. Ashley Kriel Memorial Lecture at UWC.< >>
news 2010-09-14 : After the World Cup
Read our new edition of the SARB quarterly Newsletter 'After the World Cup' with contributions by Archbishop Emeritus DESMOND TUTU, ZAYD MINTY and others
>>news 2010-09-13 : "Relativism, Reconciliation and Reality"
Dr. Fanie du Toit presented a paper at the BKB 2010 meeting in Amsterdam on Friday the 10th of September 2010.
>>news 2010-09-13 : IJR Newsletter September 2010, Issue 5
Read about news, events and interventions conducted by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
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news 2010-09-03 : IJR becomes signatory to the Right2know campaign
A petition launched by the Right2KnowCampaign, a civil society-organized lobby, to defend the free flow of information and free media.
>>news 2010-08-19 : IJR welcomes the 2010 group of Fellows from the DRC and Burundi
The Fellowship Programme (August 23 - September 23 2010) will engage with some of the key literature, themes, and mechanisms and will supplement teachings with practical experiences, interaction with local organisations working in related fields and guided visits to historically significant sites.
>>news 2010-08-17 : IJR Newsletter August 2010, Issue 4
Read about news, events and interventions conducted by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
>>news 2010-08-13 : 'Measuring Reconciliation in South Africa: Identifying and interpreting indicators of change'
IJR held a successful expert dialogue on the 12th of August 2010 at the Cape Town Central Library
>>news 2010-08-12 : Albie Sachs received Reconciliation Award
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation celebrated its 10th anniversary and awarded former Judge Albie Sachs with the Reconciliation Award on 11 August 2010. The Patron of the Institute, Archbishop Emeritus Tutu presented the award.
>>event 2010-08-05 : 10th anniversary and Reconciliation Award
The 2009 Reconciliation Award will be handed over to former judge Albie Sachs presented by Archibishop Emeritus on the 11 August 2010
>>event 2010-08-03 : Measuring Reconciliation in South Africa:
IJR warmly invites you to the Expert Dialogue 'Measuring Reconciliation in South Africa - Identifying & Interpreting Indicators of Change' on the 12th of August 2010 at the Cape Town Central Library
>>news 2010-08-02 : Book 'In the balance' by Fanie du Toit and Erik Doxtader launched
Fanie du Toit and Erik Doxtader launched the book 'In the balance' on the 30th of July at Lobby Books in Cape Town.
>>event 2010-07-28 : Book launch of "In the balance"
Please join us on 30th July @6pm @Lobby Books in Cape Town. The book provides interesting & thought-provoking essays on the meaning of reconciliations.
>>news 2010-07-20 : Mr. Raphael Wakenge receives Peace Prize for Central Africa
Mr. Raphael Wakenge, Coordinator of the Congolese Initiative for Peace and Justice (ICJP) and head of the Congolese Coalition for Transitional Justice (CCJT), was the recipient of the first Peace Prize of the Berlin-based Ecumenical Network for Central Africa in June 2010.
>>event 2010-07-13 : Economic Transformation Beyond 2010: Short-term Remedies and Long-term Strategies
The IJR in collaboration with the Sunday Independent would like to invite you to the conference on the 28 July 2010 at the Sheraton (Tshwane) from 09h00 – 16h45.
>>event 2010-07-12 : Seminar: 'Peace and Justice: Challenges and Way Forward for the African Union'
Dr. Tim Murithi will facilitate the seminar 'Peace and Justice: Challenges and Way Forward for the African Union' on 15-16 July in Addis Ababa.
>>news 2010-07-08 : The Institute mourns the passing on of Legend, Robbie Jansen.
He will always be remembered as a man of vision, who wanted to preserve our musical heritage through Art and Culture in our schools.
>>news 2010-07-06 : IJR Newsletter July 2010, Issue 3
Read about news, events and interventions conducted by IJR. Be up to date on who is who at the Institute..
>>event 2010-06-22 : IJR supports Bafana Bafana
IJR will close at 15:00 today in order to show our support for Bafana-Bafana at 16:00 this afternoon.
>>news 2010-06-17 : Dr. Tim Murithi publishes IJR policy brief: Sequencing the Administration of Justice
The paper argues that there are a number of provisions within the Rome statute (which is the foundation upon which the International Criminal Court is based) which enable the ICC to sequence its interventions in a way that complements efforts to promote peace.
>>event 2010-06-17 : Post-Kampala Reflections on the International Criminal Court Review Conference and the ICC in Africa
Roundtable Discussion: Post-Kampala Reflections on the International Criminal Court Review Conference and the ICC in Africa will take place on Tuesday 22 June 2010, ISS Office Cape Town, Co-organised by ISS, IJR, ICTJ, CSVR
>>news 2010-05-25 : IJR Annual General Meeting and 10th anniversary dinner
On the 13th of May 2010, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation held its Annual General Meeting followed by a dinner to inaugurate a series of anniversary events by the instate.
>>event 2010-05-25 : June 2010 - Juba, South Sudan writers workshop
Friederike Bubenzer fbubenzer@ijr.org.za or 021 763 7190
>>news 2010-05-25 : The International Criminal Court Review Conference, 31st May - 11 June 2010, Kampala, Uganda
The executive director of IJR, Fanie du Toit, and the head of the Transitional Justice in Africa Programme, Tim Murithi, will travel to attend the conference in Kampala.
>>event 2010-04-20 : IJR´s AGM to be held in May
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation will conduct its annual general meeting on 13 May 2010.
>>news 2010-04-18 : Volume 8 Issue 1 of the Reconciliation Barometer Newsletter release
South Africa’s continuing challenges of reconciliation have been the subject of a great deal of public debate in recent weeks. We are pleased to bring you the first issue of the 2010 Reconciliation Barometer newsletter!
>>news 2010-04-13 : Sudan election update from the field
After decades of civil war, Africa’s largest country Sudan is currently holding its first elections in 24 years. The run-up to the elections has been highly contested and extensive fraud has resulted in the disengagement of many international election observers.
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