IJR Statement on Anti-Racism Week
14 – 21 MARCH 2022 This week is Anti-Racism week. The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) reaffirms our commitment to dismantling racism at all levels of society. Every year, Anti-Racism week aims to create [...]
Media Statement: IJR Mourns the Passing of its Patron Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) mourns the passing of its patron, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu. Archbishop Tutu has been associated with the IJR since its inception in 2000. The Archbishop was to be part of the founding of the IJR in the wake of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and has remained an inspiration to the organisation over the years.
Nearly half of South Africans have been unable to pay debts, lost income during last six months, according to 2021 SA Reconciliation Barometer
Close to 50% of all respondents in the 2021 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) survey report that they have been unable to pay debts or have lost most of their income over the last six months, due to the effects of COVID-19.
Most South Africans agree reconciliation is still needed, according to 2021 SA Reconciliation Barometer
The findings of the 2021 South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) suggest that a majority of South Africans agree that South Africans still need reconciliation, ahead of Reconciliation Day on 16 December.
News Release: Public confidence in institutions and representatives is declining, according to upcoming SA Reconciliation Barometer report
South Africans’ confidence in public institutions and elected representatives has declined in 2021, according to the upcoming South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB) report.
News release: South Africans say gender-based violence worsening, blame substance abuse
Most South Africans believe that gender-based violence in the country is getting worse, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. Citizens point to alcohol and drug abuse and unemployment as primary contributing factors, although many also acknowledge the multifaceted nature of the crisis.