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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/

Joyce Mutoka

Programme Consultant

Thozama Njobe

Director

Position:	Director
Organisation / institution:	kuYana Narratives (Strategic Communications and Advisory)
Bio:	Thozama is an experienced political communications strategist, political scientist, and political campaigns expert specialising in broadcast intelligence. She is the Director kuYana Narratives (Strategic Communications & Campaign Advisory) founded in 2024. kuYana Narratives provides advisory services in strategy, political communication, radio rooms, political campaigns and operations to various stakeholders including civil society in Africa. Since inception, kuYana Narratives has provided strategic political communication services to national and international organisations and campaign advisory services to South African Non Profit Organisations and Global Movements. Thozama is a 2020 fellow of the Futurelect SADC Public Leadership Programme and a Trauma-Informed Leader through the Center for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Thozama holds a Bachelor\'s degree in Political Science and French from the University of the Western Cape, a Postgraduate Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from Stellenbosch University, an Honours Degree in Political Science specialising in Transitional Justice at the University of Witwatersrand, and she is an MA candidate in Political Science specialising in Reparations within Transitional Justice processes in Africa at the University of Witwatersrand. Thozama has international experience in LGBTQI+ human rights advocacy, political strategy and intelligence, communications and political campaigns. In 2022 she was elected as the Chairperson of the Bush Radio Board of Directors, Deputy Chairperson of the South African Coalition for Transitional Justice and Deputy Chairperson of the Hate Crimes Working Group; she holds these board positions as the first Black, queer woman.
Skills and expertise:	Political Campaigns, Reparative Justice, Memory Studies, Strategic Communications, Media and PR, Operations
Reason for membership:	I am currently enrolled in a MA Political Studies specialising in reparations in Africa. While I run my own company focused on strategic communications, I would like to have a network in transitional justice in Africa, to bring my professional and academic interests into continental work on transitional justice. We need to make the call for reparations louder through strategic communications and I believe that I bring both the academic knowledge and the professional skills to support this work long term.
Location:	Johannesburg South Africa

Hassen Mohammed

Executive Director

Position:	Executive Director
Organisation / institution:	East Africa Peace and Development Initiative
Bio:	The East Africa Peace and Development Initiative (EPDI) is an independent, board-led non-governmental organization registered by the Ethiopian Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO). EPDI is dedicated to advancing sustainable peace, social cohesion, and inclusive development across Ethiopia and the broader Horn of Africa. Founded by experienced professionals in peacebuilding, public health, and development, EPDI works to empower communities through locally driven solutions, evidence-based interventions, and strategic partnerships. The organization focuses on strengthening resilience, promoting dialogue, and supporting policies that foster long-term stability and equitable growth.
Skills and expertise:	Designing and delivering high-impact, scalable peacebuilding and development programs in fragile and conflict-affected settings Leading evidence-driven policy analysis and advocacy to influence national and regional decision-making Applying data-driven approaches to program design, monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive learning (MEL) Building and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships with governments, NGOs, donors, and community actors Strengthening community resilience and social cohesion through locally led, sustainable interventions Delivering capacity-building initiatives for frontline workers, institutions, and youth leaders Integrating public health and development strategies to address complex, cross-sectoral challenges Mobilizing resources through strategic grant writing, donor engagement, and program positioning Driving innovation and evidence uptake to translate research into policy and practice Ensuring accountability, transparency, and results-based management across all programs Facilitating inclusive dialogue and conflict-sensitive programming in diverse communities Leading organizational strategy, growth, and systems strengthening for long-term impact
Reason for membership:	EPDI seeks membership to strengthen its strategic positioning within a network of like-minded institutions committed to advancing peace, resilience, and inclusive development. Through this membership, EPDI aims to enhance collaboration, leverage collective expertise, and contribute evidence-based insights from its work in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. The organization is particularly motivated to engage in knowledge exchange, co-create innovative solutions, and align with global best practices to scale impact in fragile and conflict-affected settings. EPDI also seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of local communities in regional and international platforms, while accessing opportunities for capacity strengthening, partnerships, and sustainable resource mobilization.
Location:	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/company/epdin/

PREDRAG MILETIC

Project coordinator

Position:	Project coordinator
Organisation / institution:	TEGET
Bio:	Team for Egalitarian Emancipation and Transformation (TEGET) is an association established in July 2023 to support the development of civil society organisations working to protect human rights and address gross human rights violations. The TEGET team members have built their experience and expertise over years of working with civil society organisations in Adrica and worldwide across diverse post-conflict contexts and in various areas of transitional justice. The TEGET team’s activities focus primarily on documenting human rights violations, digital security, and applying new technologies to various human rights processes. Our mission is to share and transfer knowledge and expertise to enable civil society organisations with fewer resources to operate in a more egalitarian CS setting and, therefore, be more autonomous in their efforts to attain equality, liberation from injustice, to advocate for good governance and accountability, and promote positive and holistic social change.
Skills and expertise:	Documentation management, Digital security, Access to technology, knowledge transfer.
Reason for membership:	Coooeration and support
Location:	Serbia, Europe
Social Media:	http://www.teget.org

Banyar Toee

Researcher (TJ, Human Rights and Burma Studies)

Position:	Researcher (TJ, Human Rights and Burma Studies)
Organisation / institution:	Centre for Ah Nyar Studies
Skills and expertise:	TJ and Human Rights Research

Daniel Beneberu

Project Coordinator

Position:	Project Coordinator
Organisation / institution:	Lawyers for Human Rights
Bio:	Daniel Beneberu is a legal professional with an LLB and LLM, specializing in human rights and transitional justice. He has extensive experience designing and implementing programs that address accountability for human rights violations, promote victims’ rights, and support policy and legal reforms in post-conflict contexts. Currently serving as a Project Coordinator at Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), Daniel led initiatives focused on transitional justice processes in Ethiopia, working closely with government institutions, civil society organizations, and affected communities. His work has contributed to advancing dialogue, strengthening legal frameworks, and promoting victim-centered approaches to justice and reconciliation. Daniel brings strong expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and legal analysis, with a commitment to fostering sustainable peace, rule of law, and inclusive governance.
Skills and expertise:	Transitional Justice: Design and implementation of accountability mechanisms, victim-centered approaches, reparations, and truth-seeking processes Human Rights Law: Strong grounding in international and domestic human rights frameworks, with practical application in program work Legal Analysis and Advisory: Drafting legal opinions, policy briefs, and contributing to law and policy reform initiatives Project Management: Planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of donor-funded programs Stakeholder Engagement: Collaboration with government institutions, civil society, and affected communities Advocacy and Policy Influence: Supporting evidence-based advocacy and strategic engagement for legal and institutional reform Research and Documentation: Conducting legal and field research, producing reports, and documenting human rights violations Training and Capacity Building: Facilitating trainings and workshops for diverse stakeholders Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations Conflict Sensitivity and Ethics: Applying do-no-harm principles and ensuring ethical engagement with vulnerable populations
Reason for membership:	I seek membership in a transitional justice network to deepen my professional engagement in advancing accountability, victims’ rights, and sustainable peace. Being part of such a network provides a valuable platform to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and learn from comparative experiences across different contexts.
Location:	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Clément Eyraud

Programs Expert

Position:	Programs Expert
Organisation / institution:	International Center on Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

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/

Usani Odum

Project Officer, Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa

Position:	Project Officer, Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa
Organisation / institution:	African Union Commission
Bio:	Policy professional with experience in governance, conflict prevention, and transitional justice. Currently working with the African Union Commission, with expertise in international human rights law, democratization, peace-building, and inclusive justice processes for indigenous communities.
Skills and expertise:	African Regional Human Rights. Transitional Justice in the African Context. Conflict-Related Sexual Violence. Youth Peace & Security. Policy Analyst. Business & Human Rights. Visiting Lecturer (CHR - UP)
Reason for membership:	To expand my network with experts and professionals in the same or similar fields
Location:	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Social Media:	https://www.facebook.com/home.php%20(Facebook)%20https://www.linkedin.com/feed/%20(LinkedIn)

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

Professor Don John Omale

Professor of Criminology and President, African Forum for Restorative Justice

Position:	Professor of Criminology and President, African Forum for Restorative Justice
Organisation / institution:	African forum for Restorative Justice
Bio:	Don John O. Omale PhD is an UNODC Expert in Restorative Justice; a British Chevening Scholar of Criminology; and Professor of Criminology at the Federal University Wukari Taraba State, Nigeria. He was two times Head of Department from 2018-2022 before joining the School of Law and Criminology University of Derby UK where he is currently teaching Criminology, Restorative Justice Victimology. He holds BSc Psychology (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), MSc Criminology (University of Leicester, UK) and PhD Criminology with specialism in Restorative Justice & Victimology at the Centre for Community and Criminal Justice, De-Montfort University Leicester, England, UK. He is undoubtedly the first black African to be awarded PhD in Restorative Justice and Victimology. He is an alumnus of the Rotary Foundation International “Group Study Exchange Programme” to California, District 5230 USA (2002).; an Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Delegate to the Model United Nations Congress in New York, USA (2003) funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London. He voluntarily disengaged from the Nigerian Prisons Service as Assistant Controller of Prisons (ACP), and has directed Research and Training at the Prisons Staff College Kaduna, and the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna respectively. He is internationally published, and has presented academic papers in Restorative Justice, Counter Violent Extremism and Victimology at international conferences in the UK, USA, Canada, The Hague; Bangkok, Valletta-Malta, South Africa, Mozambique, Addis Ababa, Morocco, Cairo, Egypt and Dakar, Senegal. He is an International Advisory Board member to the Restorative Justice Initiative Midland, UK, the Community of Restorative Researchers, UK and Restorative Justice International, USA respectively. He is also the “Africa Book Review Correspondent” to the International Journal of Restorative Justice at the Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium. And Editorial Team of the International Encyclopedia of Restorative Justice: Africa Volume. He is a member of the World Society of Victimology and Fellow of the Institute of Criminology and Penology, Lagos, Nigeria. He is the author of a bestseller book titled ‘Restorative Justice and Victimology: Euro-Africa Perspectives’ published in The Hague, Netherlands by Wolf Legal Publishers. He is the Founder of African forum for Restorative Justice and his research impact includes the mainstreaming of Restorative Justice in the Nigerian Criminal Justice System culminating in the enactment of the Nigerian Correctional Service Act 2019.
Skills and expertise:	Research and Training
Reason for membership:	To enhance \"restorative \" transitional justice programmes in Africa through research and training
Location:	Derby, UK

Mateo Porciuncula

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead

Position:	Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead
Organisation / institution:	International Center for Transitional Justice
Bio:	Mateo Porciuncula is a development practitioner, researcher, and ICTJ’s resident design, monitoring, and evaluation expert. He helps ICTJ innovate and build a common understanding of the most appropriate methods and instruments for getting results and assessing program impacts. Mateo has worked in the development field since 2007 and has been involved in most aspects of development aid work, including project and program design, institution building, negotiation, logistics, and, especially, monitoring and evaluation. Before joining ICTJ, he worked for UNDP, the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, the Pan American Health Organization, and the Development Aid Agency of Uruguay. Mateo holds a master’s degree in Development Evaluation and Management from the Institute of Development Policy at the University of Antwerp and a B.A. in Political Science from the Universidad de la República in Uruguay.
Skills and expertise:	Monitoring and evaluation Program design Qualitative methods Mixed methods Data collection Political Analysis Strategy development Strategic planning Monitoring and evaluation for Transitional Justice Government Policy Analysis Knowledge Management Capacity building on M&E
Reason for membership:	Supporting Transitional Justice in Africa. Making evaluation meaningful and truly helpful for people on the ground.
Location:	New York
Social Media:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-porciuncula/

Michael Addo

ATJLF EU/AU Project Assistant

Position:	ATJLF EU/AU Project Assistant
Organisation / institution:	Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund
Bio:	ATJLF EU/AU Project Assistant
Skills and expertise:	ATJLF EU/AU Project Assistant
Reason for membership:	To be part of the TJ conversation
Location:	Ghana, Accra

Dr.Fredrick khamis Elias

Former Security expert

Bio:	Dr. Frederick Khamis is a well-known South Sudanese academic, peacebuilder, and security expert. His background makes him a strong candidate for a role that requires balancing law, security, and social reform: Academic Expertise: He holds a PhD and has published significant research on the root causes of conflict in South Sudan, particularly on inter-ethnic violence and the failures of past peace agreements. Security & Rule of Law: He has a long history in law enforcement (formerly a Brigadier General in the Police Service) and has worked extensively with the UN (UNDP and UNDSS) on Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) and Rule of Law programs. Civil Reform: He is recognized for his work with youth rehabilitation (e.g., the \"Niggas Response Program\") and has a reputation for standing his ground on matters of public interest, even facing professional risks in the early 1990s.
Skills and expertise:	Strategic Planning & Development Policy Conflict Recovery & Peacebuilding Humanitarian Protection & Youth Engagement International Security & UN Coordination Police Reform & Institutional Transformation Crisis Management & Negotiation bilingual skills (English and Arabic Honours and recognition certificates by united nations secretary general Antonio guterres
Location:	Juba south sudan
Social Media:	http://www.drfredrickkhamis.in

Baba Jallow

Former Executive Secretary, Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), Gambia / Member AU TJ Reference Group

Position:	Former Executive Secretary, Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), Gambia / Member AU TJ Reference Group
Organisation / institution:	Independent Consultant
Bio:	Dr. Baba G. Jallow is former Executive Secretary of Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), a position he held from February 2018 to February 2022. He received his Masters in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University, Camden, NJ (2005) and his Ph. D in African History from the University of California at Davis (2011). His research interests include the history of colonial and post-colonial Africa, transitional justice and truth commissions, and negotiation and conflict resolution. Prior to his appointment as Executive Secretary of the TRRC, Dr. Jallow taught African history at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From July 2023 to June 2024, he served as the Inaugural Roger D. Fisher Fellow in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at Harvard Law School. Dr. Jallow is a member of the African Union’s Continental Reference Group on Transitional Justice in Africa.
Skills and expertise:	African History / African Studies Transitional Justice / Truth Commissions Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Reason for membership:	Interest in and ongoing work in transitional justice
Location:	Banjul, The Gambia
Social Media:	https://www.facebook.com/share/1CgV52uxvn/

Habtamu Birhanu

Human Rights Officer

Position:	Human Rights Officer
Organisation / institution:	Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
Bio:	Habtamu Birhanu is a Human Rights Officer at the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and former Senior Lecturer/Researcher at Dilla University Law School (LL.B, Dilla University; LL.M, Addis Ababa University). Academic and Research Expertise Published journal articles on legal topics including transitional justice (TJ), national dialogue, and AI regulation; presented papers at national conferences on these issues. Training and Capacity Building Delivered trainings on TJ, medical malpractice liability, internal displacement/durable solutions, and indigenous knowledge in peacebuilding; participated in EHRC online/offline trainings on TJ and women\'s rights. Leadership Roles Held positions including Free Legal Aid Coordinator, Publication Coordinator, Academic Vice Dean, Associate Dean, Chair of Dilla University Referral Hospital Discipline Committee, and multiple ad hoc committees.
Skills and expertise:	Relevant Skills Strong research, analysis, and presentation skills, demonstrated by more than four conference papers on TJ, human rights, and constitutional law. Capacity building expertise from attending two EHRC trainings on rights monitoring and TJ frameworks. Proven training delivery, including one session on TJ topics like accountability and victim-centered approaches. Legal drafting and advocacy proficiency in gender equality, federalism, and digital governance intersections. Professional Experience As Human Rights Officer at the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission and former Law Lecturer/Researcher at Dilla University, I\'ve built expertise in constitutional law and TJ. Key achievements include presenting over four conference papers, completing two EHRC capacity-building trainings, and delivering one TJ training session. These experiences position me to actively participate in ATJN\'s community of practice, fostering regional collaboration on sustainable peacebuilding.
Reason for membership:	My active involvement in TJ through conference presentations, EHRC capacity-building trainings, and training delivery makes ATJN an ideal platform to exchange knowledge on reconciliation, reparations, and gender-sensitive mechanisms across Africa. It enables me to connect with practitioners and scholars, share insights from Ethiopia\'s context, and contribute to forums advancing the African Union Transitional Justice Policy. This community supports my goals of collaborative policy influence and epistemic justice in post-conflict settings.
Location:	Hawasa, Ethiopia

chiara Galletti

1 secretary, UK Embassy Addis Ababa

Position:	1 secretary, UK Embassy Addis Ababa
Bio:	Over 20 years’ experience in human rights policy, advocacy, and programme management across donors, embassies, and international organisations, with deep expertise in transitional justice and atrocity prevention.
Location:	Addis Ababa

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