Members – African Transitional Justice Network

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CL Wingfield

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Student and Research fellow

Position:	Student and Research fellow
Organisation / institution:	Rhodes University & International Council on Human Rights, Peace & Politics: Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies
Bio:	Arnold Mugwagwa is a research fellow at the International Council for Human Rights and Peace & Politics (ICHRPP) and a dedicated scholar with a passion for peace, security, and international affairs. Currently pursuing a PhD in Political Studies, Arnold brings a robust academic background, holding a Master\'s degree in International Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree (with honours) in Peace Studies from Midlands State University. Throughout his career, Arnold has continually expanded his expertise, earning a range of professional certifications. These include a Certificate in Applying Foresight & Scenario Building on Multilateralism and the Geopolitical Agency of Africa (European University Institute & Institute for Security Studies), as well as certificates in Research Integrity (Human Sciences Research Council, 2025) and Non-Violent Actions & Peacebuilding (United States Institute for Peace; Gandhi Global Academy). He is also an alumnus of the Youth Peace Lab’s first cohort on Youth Security and Peace (Institute for Justice & Reconciliation, 2025) and an associate of the Institute for Economics & Peace. An alumnus of the Human Science Research Council\'s 1st Cohort of the Science Diplomacy Summer School. Arnold\'s commitment to advancing global peace is further reflected in his specialised training in nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and verification, gained through the Nuclear Disarmament Verification programme at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in collaboration with VERTIC. He is a valued member of VERTIC’s Working Group on the Role of Multilateral Institutions in Nuclear Disarmament Verification, where he actively contributes to international policy initiatives. With extensive knowledge and practical experience across peacebuilding, security policy, and international cooperation, Arnold is committed to driving positive change and fostering inclusive, sustainable futures. He is always open to new collaborations and opportunities to contribute to the global peace and security agenda.
Skills and expertise:	Communication skills Conflict analysis Negotiation Peacebuilding Research data analysis
Reason for membership:	Im looking for spaces were i can grow and learn from peers and build networks and structure for cooperation and collaborations
Location:	Southern Africa

Este Armfield

Web Developer

Position:	Web Developer
Organisation / institution:	Two Fishes Design
Bio:	Obtaining a Business Communication and Graphic Design degree at North West University in 2002 laid the foundation for Esté’s career. She built her experience from the ground up – first working for an advertising agency in Somerset West in 2004 and then moving to Cape Town for 2-years of dtp and printing know-how in the industry.
Skills and expertise:	Designer and web developer
Location:	South Africa

Bill Simiyu

Human Rights Advocate

Position:	Human Rights Advocate
Organisation / institution:	Law Society of Kenya
Bio:	Advocate of the HighCourt of Kenya \| LL.M Human Rights Law snd Transitional Justice.
Skills and expertise:	Human Rights Advocate
Reason for membership:	I aim to collaborate with regional experts to strengthen accountability mechanisms, advance victim-centered litigation, and support the practical implementation of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy
Location:	Kenya

Arnaud Yaliki

Dr. Arnaud Yaliki is Teacher and researcher (University of Bangui), Commissioner of the Truth, Justice Commission of the Central African Republic and Founding President of the Central African Observatory on Transitional Justice.

Position:	Dr. Arnaud Yaliki is Teacher and researcher (University of Bangui), Commissioner of the Truth, Justice Commission of the Central African Republic and Founding President of the Central African Observatory on Transitional Justice.
Organisation / institution:	University of Bangui, Truth, Justice, Reparation, and Reconciliation Commission, Central African Observatory on Transitional Justice
Bio:	Arnaud Yaliki is a citizen of the Central African Republic and the father of two children. He has a dual background in public law and political science, culminating in a doctorate in law, which he completed at the University of Paris Est Créteil (France). Since 2018, he has served as a faculty member and researcher at the University of Bangui, in the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences, where he has built his career. He is the author of several articles and a book. In April 2024, he was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Truth, Justice, Reparation, and Reconciliation Commission. His research focuses on international human rights law, international criminal justice, and transitional justice. In addition to teaching, Arnaud YALIKI has held other positions of responsibility, including Permanent Secretary of the Central African Republic’s Interfaith Platform, legal advisor to Parliament, assistant to the judges of the Constitutional Council, Ambassador, and Chargé de Mission for African Integration and La Francophonie at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has carried out several missions as an independent consultant, commissioned by the United Nations and other regional organizations (In Transformation Initiative, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Impunity Watch, International Center for Transitional Justice). He is a member of the Community of Practitioners, an African Union platform that brings together former.
Skills and expertise:	1. Legal Expertise • International human rights law • International criminal law (including international criminal justice) • Transitional justice (truth, justice, reparations, guarantees of non-repetition) • Constitutional law and democratic governance • Analysis and interpretation of national and international legal texts 2. Research and Scholarly Writing • Design of legal research projects • Drafting of scholarly articles, dissertations, and analytical reports • Proficiency in qualitative and documentary research methodologies • Ability to structure and organize scholarly work • Legal monitoring and critical analysis 3. Experience in transitional justice and victims’ rights • Active participation in judicial and non-judicial mechanisms of the transitional justice process in the Central African Republic • Documentation of human rights violations • Supporting and accompanying victims in judicial proceedings • Advocacy for the recognition and redress of victims • Knowledge of international mechanisms (e.g., International Criminal Court) 4. Project management skills • Development of projects in the field of human rights and peace • Strategic planning and theory of change • Monitoring and evaluation of activities • Drafting of funding applications and reports to partners 5. Communication and Advocacy • Excellent writing and public speaking skills • Facilitating conferences, workshops, and training sessions • Institutional communication and community outreach • Ability to explain complex legal concepts in layman’s terms 6. Cross-Functional Skills • Analytical and synthesis skills • Scientific rigor and critical thinking • Ability to adapt to fragile contexts (CAR) • Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration • Commitment to justice, peace, and human rights
Reason for membership:	My membership in the African Transitional Justice Network stems from my deep commitment to actively contributing to the promotion of transitional justice in Africa, particularly in fragile contexts such as that of the Central African Republic. This commitment is driven by several key motivations: • Strengthening capacities and knowledge in the field of transitional justice through the exchange of experiences, best practices, and research among African experts. • Contributing to the promotion of victims’ rights by supporting their effective participation in truth, justice, and reparations processes. • Participating in a dynamic pan-African network that fosters collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and civil society actors committed to peace and reconciliation. • Influencing public policy by providing legal and analytical expertise in the design and implementation of transitional justice mechanisms tailored to African realities. • Amplify the voices of fragile contexts, particularly that of the CAR, to highlight local experiences and contribute to sustainable and inclusive solutions. Thus, joining this network serves as a strategic lever to strengthen my professional and academic commitment to justice, peace, and social reconstruction on the African continent.
Location:	Bangui, Central African Republic

Mohamed Ahmed Zakaria Shehata

Assistant professor of Public International Law / Postdoctoral Researcher

Position:	Assistant professor of Public International Law / Postdoctoral Researcher
Organisation / institution:	Al-Azhar University – Faculty of Law / Independent Researcher
Bio:	PhD in Public Law with specialization in Public International Law and International Humanitarian Law. Lecturer and researcher with over ten years of academic and practical experience in legal analysis, human rights, and conflict-related legal frameworks. My research focuses on international humanitarian law, transitional justice, protection of civilians, and the legal implications of emerging military technologies including artificial intelligence in armed conflict. I have published peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus and contributed to academic conferences on international law, human rights, and conflict governance. My current research interests include transitional justice mechanisms, accountability in post-conflict societies, and the intersection between technology, warfare, and international legal responsibility.
Skills and expertise:	International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Transitional Justice Human Rights Law Public International Law Armed Conflict & Protection of Civilians Artificial Intelligence and Law of Armed Conflict Legal Research and Academic Writing Conflict Analysis and Policy Research Comparative International Law Qualitative Legal Methodology Academic Teaching and Curriculum Development Peer-reviewed Research Publication
Reason for membership:	I am applying to join the African Transitional Justice Network to engage with a leading interdisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing research, dialogue, and practice in transitional justice across Africa. My academic and professional work in public international law, international humanitarian law, and conflict-related legal frameworks aligns closely with the Network’s mission to understand and address violence, promote accountability, and strengthen sustainable peacebuilding mechanisms. I am particularly interested in contributing to discussions on accountability for violations of international humanitarian law, post-conflict justice mechanisms, and the role of transitional justice in societies affected by protracted armed conflict. My research on emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence in warfare and the protection of civilians in modern conflicts further complements ongoing debates in transitional justice theory and practice. Membership in this Network would allow me to contribute my expertise while also engaging with scholars and practitioners working on peacebuilding, reconciliation, and institutional reform in Africa and beyond.
Location:	Port Said, Egypt
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-shehata-5a7ba0105

Jasmina Brankovic

Senior Research Specialist

Position:	Senior Research Specialist
Organisation / institution:	Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Bio:	Dr. Jasmina Brankovic is the Senior Research Specialist at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, South Africa, and at the Institute for Integrated Transitions, Spain. With a focus on participatory methods, Jasmina conducts research on inequality and socioeconomic transformation, climate justice, narrative change, and civil society strategies in transitional contexts. Her publications include Violence, Inequality and Transformation: Apartheid Survivors on South Africa\'s Ongoing Transition (2020), The Global Climate Regime and Transitional Justice (2018) and Advocating Transitional Justice in Africa: The Role of Civil Society (2018). She has a PhD in Political Science from the University of Marburg (Centre for Conflict Studies).
Skills and expertise:	Transitional justice; peacebuilding; violence prevention; socioeconomic transformation; narratives; participatory methods; South Africa; Africa
Reason for membership:	Seeking community of practice on transitional justice specific to the African continent.
Location:	Spain
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmina-brankovic/

Muad Alsheebani

Lawyer

Position:	Lawyer
Organisation / institution:	Investment group
Bio:	Hello everyone, I am Moad Alsheebani, lawyers from Benghazi-Libya, interesting in humanitarian aid and human rights. Starting from my journey in humanitarian aid I volunteered with Norwegian refugees council with ICLA team and RNA team for one year then I worked with them as staff in ICLA team as technical assistant them I worked with Danish refugee council as legal assistance After working with Danish refugee council I started working as lawyer until now .
Skills and expertise:	Child Protection Case Management Humanitarian & NGO Experience Child Protection Expertise Program Implementation & Coordination Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Capacity Building & Training Stakeholder Engagement Risk Assessment & ManagementCrisis Management & Problem-SolvingLeadership & Team DevelopmentSecurity Systems ManagementCompliance & Legal KnowledgeConflict Resolution & NegotiationProject ManagementCommunication & Stakeholder CoordinationTraining & DevelopmentAnalytical & Strategic ThinkingCultural Sensitivity & Diversity AwarenessAttention to Detail LeadershipTeam building Time Management Creativity Teamwork Active listening Skills management Strong knowledge of international law , human rights, international humanitarian law and refugees law . Familiarity with child protection assessment tools (e.g., CPIMS+, Best Interests Assessments). - Survey tools (Kobo Toolbox, ODK) and data analysis. - Knowledge of international child protection standards (UNCRC, SPHERE). Knowledge Survey tools (Kobo Toolbox, ODK) .
Reason for membership:	It\'s opportunity to contact people from all Africa
Location:	Benghazi-Libya

Erika Miyamoto

Research Fellow in Slavery in War (Law and Justice)

Position:	Research Fellow in Slavery in War (Law and Justice)
Organisation / institution:	University of Nottingham
Bio:	Erika Miyamoto is a Rights Lab Research Fellow in Slavery and War with the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War, a collaboration between the University of Nottingham and King’s College London. Her focus at the Leverhulme Centre is on Law and Justice, assessing legal and policy interventions addressing slavery in and after armed conflict, with attention to survivor perspectives, intersectional impacts, and intervention effectiveness. Her expertise lies in international law, human rights, and transitional justice. Drawing on feminist and queer legal theory, she examines how legal frameworks address the lived experiences of survivors of slavery and gender-based violence in conflict. Her work engages with international courts and tribunals, as well as broader justice mechanisms, to explore survivor-centred approaches to accountability, reparations, and long-term recovery. Erika holds a PhD in Law from the University of Barcelona, where she examined sexual slavery in international law through the case of Japan’s military sexual slavery. She also holds an LLM in International Law from the University of Glasgow. Prior to joining the Centre, she was a Research Fellow at the University of Bologna on the EU-funded interdisciplinary GenDJus – Rights and Prejudice project and has experience working with international organisations and development actors.
Skills and expertise:	International law; international criminal law; international human rights law; transitional justice; gender and conflict; modern slavery and trafficking; survivor-centred and participatory research; feminist and queer legal theory; legal and policy analysis; case law and comparative justice mechanisms; and research on sexual slavery, forced marriage and other gendered forms of exploitation and violence in conflict and post-conflict settings.
Social Media:	http://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-miyamoto-183b59136

Mohamed Azer Zouari

Programs & Operations Specialist – Transitional Justice, Human Rights & Governance

Position:	Programs & Operations Specialist – Transitional Justice, Human Rights & Governance
Organisation / institution:	Independent Consultant / Transitional Justice & Governance Practitioner (MENA Region)
Bio:	Programs and operations specialist with 8+ years of experience working on human rights, transitional justice, governance, and accountability programming across the MENA region. Currently based in Tunisia, I have worked with international NGOs including ICTJ and Impunity Watch, supporting multi-country program coordination, donor reporting, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of justice and accountability initiatives in politically sensitive environments. My work focuses on strengthening transitional justice processes, access to justice, institutional reform, anti-corruption, and civic space protection. I have extensive experience engaging with civil society organizations, victims’ groups across MENA (Tunisia, Libya, Syria, Iraq) and Africa (Kenya, Gambia, Nigeria, South Africa), government institutions, and international partners, including EU- and donor-funded initiatives (Dutch MFA, GIZ, Swiss FDFA). I am particularly interested in connecting transitional justice programming with policy forums, peer expert networks, and regional platforms to support technical assistance, capacity building, and sustainable institutional reform across Africa and the MENA region.
Skills and expertise:	Transitional Justice Programming; Human Rights & Civic Space; Governance & Accountability; Program Coordination & Implementation; Donor Reporting (EU, Dutch MFA, GIZ, etc.); Stakeholder & Multi-Actor Facilitation; Victim-Centered Approaches; Gender-transformative approaches; Institutional Reform; Anti-Corruption & Illicit Asset Recovery; Policy Dialogue & Convening; Civil Society Engagement; Research & Political Analysis; Legal & Public Law Expertise; Training & Capacity Building; Multi-country Project Management (MENA/Africa); Adaptive Programming in Fragile Contexts
Reason for membership:	To join a professional network of transitional justice practitioners, researchers, and policy experts working across Africa and beyond, in order to contribute technical expertise and engage in peer exchange on justice, accountability, reparations, governance reform, and memorialization processes. I aim to strengthen collaboration with TJ INGOs, policy forums, and victims’ groups, and to support the design and implementation of transitional justice initiatives through technical assistance, advisory input, and capacity-building support. I am also seeking to expand engagement with regional and international rosters (including AU/EU-related expert mechanisms) to provide both short-term and continuous advisory support on victim-cenetered access to justice, institutional reform, and accountability frameworks.
Location:	Tunisia (with regional expertise across MENA and Africa; available for remote and international assignments)
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/zouari-mohamed-azer-phd-26a35638/

Gaston ASITAKI

Indépendant International Consultant

Position:	Indépendant International Consultant
Organisation / institution:	Independant
Bio:	I am an international expert in transitional justice, rule of law and governance, with over 25 years of professional experience, including 15 years with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Africa. I served as Chief Technical Advisor to the national reconciliation process in Guinea (2015–2016), where I led the UNDP project supporting the National Reconciliation Commission. In this role, I coordinated nationwide consultations, facilitated dialogue among key stakeholders, and contributed to the development of policy recommendations aimed at fostering reconciliation, social cohesion and sustainable peace. My broader experience includes work on justice reform, security sector reform and peacebuilding in fragile and post-conflict contexts across Central and West Africa.
Skills and expertise:	Transitional Justice Rule of Law Justice Sector Reform Security Sector Reform (SSR) National Reconciliation Peacebuilding Governance Reform Institutional Capacity Building Programme Management Stakeholder Engagement
Reason for membership:	I am seeking to join the African Transitional Justice Network to further engage with a community of practitioners and experts working on transitional justice and reconciliation processes across the continent. My professional experience includes serving as Chief Technical Advisor for the UNDP-supported programme assisting the National Reconciliation Commission in Guinea (2015–2016), where I contributed to the design and implementation of national consultations and reconciliation processes. I am particularly interested in sharing experiences, learning from peers and contributing to knowledge exchange on transitional justice, accountability mechanisms and peacebuilding in fragile and post-conflict contexts in Africa.
Location:	Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/gastonasitaki/

Robert K Ndiyun

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Position:	Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Organisation / institution:	Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Bio:	Independent researcher and lecturer in transitional justice, truth commissions and gender
Skills and expertise:	Independent researcher and lecturer in transitional justice, truth commissions and gender
Reason for membership:	Discuss and share with peers on appropriate transitional justice strategies for the African continent
Location:	Pretoria

Sellou Jallow

Project Officer

Position:	Project Officer
Organisation / institution:	UNDP The Gambia
Bio:	Sellou Jallow is a transitional justice and peacebuilding specialist with over five years of experience advancing human rights, accountability, and inclusive governance in The Gambia. He currently serves as a UN Volunteer Project Officer at UNDP under the EU-GREAT Project, where he supports the broader transitional justice, rule of law, and human rights agenda through cross-support to Outcome 2, which enhances the effectiveness of transitional justice mechanisms in line with TRRC recommendations. He has worked with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), where he coordinated a UN Peacebuilding Fund Project empowering over 250 youth through dialogues, trainings, and advocacy on transitional justice and peacebuilding. He also supported the drafting of a user-friendly summary of the Government White Paper on the TRRC Report, translating complex legal and policy documents into accessible resources for public awareness and advocacy. At the American Bar Association (ABA ROLI), he supported the Promoting Rights and Justice (PRJ) Project, contributing to MEAL framework design and implementation during The Gambia\'s transitional justice processes. He has collaborated with civil society organizations, government agencies, and UN partners, facilitating trainings on human rights, transitional justice, and youth, peace, and security. Sellou is a member of the African Youth for Transitional Justice (AY4TJ), a youth-led network launched by the African Union Commission, and Our Nation Our Voice (ONOV), a Gambian movement using art, music, poetry, advocacy, and training to engage young citizens in transitional justice and peacebuilding processes. He holds a Certificate in Advanced Design, Monitoring & Evaluation from the United States Institute of Peace and a Bachelor\'s Degree in Development Studies from the University of The Gambia. He is committed to contributing to transitional justice, peace and security, and inclusive youth participation in sustainable development.
Skills and expertise:	Transitional Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Resolution Human Rights Advocacy and Rule of Law Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Policy Analysis and Reform Training and Capacity Building Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building Dialogue and Reconciliation Facilitation
Reason for membership:	I am committed to advancing transitional justice, peacebuilding, and youth inclusion in The Gambia and across Africa. This network offers a valuable platform to exchange knowledge with fellow practitioners, contribute my experience from working with ICTJ, ABA ROLI, and UNDP, and collectively advocate for youth-centered transitional justice policies.
Location:	The Gambia
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellou-jallow/

Jared Bell

Adjunct Professor

Position:	Adjunct Professor
Organisation / institution:	New York University
Bio:	Dr. Jared O. Bell is a transitional justice scholar-practitioner, author, and former USAID Foreign Service Officer with more than 15 years of experience leading post-conflict development and accountability programs across Africa, the Balkans, Central Asia, and Latin America. He served as Executive Director of Advocates for Human Dignity, leading advocacy campaigns on transitional justice and accountability, before serving as a Visiting Scholar at the University of The Gambia, where he taught a tailored curriculum on transitional justice and conflict studies and supported a local human rights organization in designing a system to document and categorize abuses committed under the Yahya Jammeh regime. He has also taught and published on human rights, post-conflict peacebuilding, and minority rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is the author of Frozen Justice: Lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina\'s Failed Transitional Justice Strategy (Vernon Press) and is completing a second book, The Othering of Conflicts and Mass Atrocities. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at New York University\'s Center for Global Affairs and is a member of the Crisis and Governance Community of Practice at the Cornell Brooks School Center on Global Democracy. His commentary has appeared in Foreign Policy, The Hill, and other national and international media.
Skills and expertise:	Transitional justice mechanisms (truth commissions, reparations, prosecutions, institutional reform, vetting) Post-conflict development and peacebuilding program design and management Human rights documentation and monitoring Democracy promotion and governance reform Anti-corruption and transparency initiatives Conflict analysis and atrocity prevention Policy analysis and advocacy on accountability and rule of law Curriculum design and teaching (transitional justice, conflict studies, disaster and foreign assistance) Grant writing, project proposal development, and program budgeting Public commentary and policy writing (op-eds, policy essays, media analysis) Regional expertise: Sub-Saharan Africa (The Gambia), the Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Central Asia, Latin America (Nicaragua)
Reason for membership:	As a transitional justice scholar-practitioner with direct field experience in Africa, including teaching transitional justice and supporting human rights documentation work in The Gambia, I am seeking to reconnect with African transitional justice research and practice, exchange lessons across regions, and contribute comparative insights from my work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nicaragua, and Central Asia. I hope to engage with the Network\'s community of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to strengthen African-led approaches to accountability, reconciliation, and institutional reform, and to identify opportunities for collaboration, publishing, and continued research on the continent.
Location:	Washington, D.C.
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-bell-phd/

Petrider Paul

Representative, African Union FemWise Africa

Position:	Representative, African Union FemWise Africa
Organisation / institution:	African Union Commission
Bio:	Petrider Paul serves as the Co-convener and Co-Chair of the Tanzania Women, Peace and Security Coalition (TWPS), representative of the African Union FemWise Africa as a subsidiary mechanism of the Panel of the Wise under the African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security. As the Executive Director of Imara Leadership Initiative in Tanzania she provides strategic oversight for the organization’s programmatic delivery, specialising in good governance working with government and multilateral institutions. She is also an African Governance Center Fellow and Elevate Africa Fellow, leadership development initiatives aimed at nurturing young African professionals who want to work in public policy, governance and development, she holds a Post Graduate in Economic Diplomacy from the Center for Foreign Relations and Bachelors of International Relations from the University of Dodoma both attained in The United Republic of Tanzania.
Skills and expertise:	Women, Peace & Security AdvocacyExperienced in advancing peacebuilding and gender-focused security agendas through leadership roles in the Tanzania Women, Peace and Security Coalition (TWPS) and as a representative of FemWise Africa. Governance & Public Policy LeadershipStrong expertise in good governance practices, working with government and multilateral institutions to strengthen policy and institutional effectiveness. Strategic Program Management & Organizational OversightProvides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for programmatic delivery as Executive Director of Imara Leadership Initiative. Multilateral Diplomacy & Stakeholder EngagementSkilled in engaging regional and international institutions, including African Union systems and development partners, to support governance and peacebuilding initiatives. Leadership Development & Capacity BuildingExperienced in nurturing emerging African leaders through fellowship programs such as the African Governance Center Fellowship and the Elevate Africa Fellowship. Economic Diplomacy & International Relations ExpertiseTrained in economic diplomacy and international relations, with academic grounding from the Center for Foreign Relations and the University of Dodoma, supporting analysis of global governance and development systems.
Reason for membership:	I would like to join the African Transitional Justice Network to deepen my engagement in advancing justice, reconciliation, and sustainable peace across Africa. I am motivated to contribute to knowledge-sharing, policy dialogue, and collaborative action on transitional justice. Being part of this network would strengthen my capacity to support inclusive governance and amplify African-led solutions to conflict and post-conflict recovery.
Location:	Tanzania
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrider-paul-4aa2b876/

Gugu Nonjinge

Advocacy Specialist

Position:	Advocacy Specialist
Organisation / institution:	Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Skills and expertise:	climate justice, gender equity, and social cohesion.
Location:	South Africa

Yolande LOVI

Chargée de Communication

Position:	Chargée de Communication
Organisation / institution:	HCRRUN
Bio:	Je suis chargée de communication au Haut-Commissariat à la Réconciliation et au Renforcement de l\'Unité Nationale (HCRRUN) au Togo. Je possède une expertise en communication institutionnelle appliquée aux processus de justice transitionnelle, de réconciliation et de cohésion sociale. Je travaille à la conception et à la mise en œuvre de stratégies de communication visant à promouvoir la mémoire, la vérité et le vivre-ensemble. Mon intérêt porte particulièrement sur le rôle des médias comme levier de consolidation de la paix et d\'engagement citoyen. Je participe activement aux rencontres régionales et internationales sur la justice transitionnelle, contribuant aux réflexions sur les approches innovantes de communication au service de la réconciliation.
Skills and expertise:	Communication institutionnelle et stratégique Élaboration et mise en œuvre de plans de communication Communication pour la paix, la réconciliation et la cohésion sociale Justice transitionnelle (sensibilisation, vulgarisation, communication) Relations médias et gestion de la presse Rédaction professionnelle (discours, communiqués, rapports, dossiers de presse) Production de contenus (imprimés, numériques, audiovisuels) Organisation et couverture médiatique d\'événements institutionnels Communication de crise et gestion de l\'image institutionnelle Animation de plateformes de dialogue et communication participative Sensibilisation communautaire et mobilisation sociale Intégration du genre et approches inclusives en communication Communication digitale et gestion des réseaux sociaux Coordination avec les parties prenantes (institutions, OSC, partenaires)
Reason for membership:	Je souhaite rejoindre l’African Transitional Justice Network afin de renforcer mon engagement professionnel dans le domaine de la justice transitionnelle, en particulier à travers la communication institutionnelle et stratégique au service de la paix et de la réconciliation. En tant que chargée de communication au HCRRUN, je suis directement impliquée dans la promotion de la mémoire, de la cohésion sociale et du vivre-ensemble. Intégrer ce réseau représente pour moi une opportunité de partager des expériences, de capitaliser sur les bonnes pratiques à l’échelle africaine et de contribuer activement aux réflexions sur des approches innovantes, notamment en matière de sensibilisation et de mobilisation des communautés. Je suis également motivée par la volonté de renforcer les synergies entre acteurs, de valoriser l’expérience togolaise et de participer à la construction de réponses durables aux défis liés à la justice transitionnelle sur le continent.
Location:	Togo

Annah Moyo

Executive Director

Position:	Executive Director
Organisation / institution:	CSVR
Bio:	Annah Moyo is the Executive Director at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR). Annah is a Human Rights and Transitional Justice practitioner with over 18 years\' experience across the intersecting fields of human rights, transitional justice, gender, law, peace and security. She is passionate about justice, reparations, peace and security, community safety and wellbeing, human rights, and healing for all. Her publications promote a multidisciplinary approach to addressing human rights abuses, with a particular focus on empowering communities, advocacy, and social justice. Annah bridges the gap between laws and their implementation. She has worked with AU institutions in various capacities, supporting the development of soft law instruments, and is an expert trainer at national, regional, and continental levels in Human Rights, Transitional Justice, peacebuilding, and gender. She obtained her LLB and LLM with Specialisation in Human Rights and Constitutional Practice at the University of Pretoria.
Skills and expertise:	International Law International Human Rights Law Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Peace and Security Legal and human rights research Public Policy Stakeholder Management Mentorship and coaching Gender mainstreaming and integration Advocacy, networking and negotiation Diplomacy Political Analysis Conflict analysis Trainer and workshop facilitator Project & Programme Management
Reason for membership:	To learn, share knowledge, findings, best practices and reflect on transitional justice in Africa and beyond
Location:	Johannesburg, South Africa

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