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  • Profile picture of Shanel
    Advancement Officer
    Position: Advancement Officer
    Organisation / institution: Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
    Bio: Purpose-driven and visionary leader in justice, reconciliation, and social transformation, with over eight years of progressive experience across civil society, academia, and international partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in leading organisational advancement, resource mobilisation, strategic communications, and programme development within values-based institutions committed to social healing and equity.
    Skills and expertise: Skilled in building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships spanning local communities, government, civil society, and international stakeholders. Brings a strong grounding in transitional justice, gender equity, land justice, and historical trauma, with a commitment to advancing inclusive dialogue and restorative processes.
    Location: Cape Town, South Africa
    Social Media: http://linkedin.com/in/shanél-quimpo-johannes-7b34b89a
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    Human Rights Officer
    Position: Human Rights Officer
    Organisation / institution: Center for Constitutional Governance
    Bio: Lost in the right direction
    Skills and expertise: Verbal and written communication Professional ethics Analytical Skills Empathy Leadership Teamwork
    Reason for membership: Network and learn from senior members
    Location: Uganda
    Social Media: https://x.com/DrakeOnen
  • Profile picture of Mahaman Yaou
    Magistrat
    Position: Magistrat
    Organisation / institution: Ministre of justice
    Bio: Master droit de l\'Homme Certificat en justice transitionnelle (ULB)
    Skills and expertise: Droit de l\'homme Droit des réfugiés Migrations et déplacements forcés des personnes Transition de justice
    Reason for membership: Apporter une contribution significative dans la promotion et développement de la Justice transitionnelle en Afrique
    Location: Niamey, Niger
  • Profile picture of Tsige Gebremichael
    Human Rights Officer
    Position: Human Rights Officer
    Organisation / institution: OHCHR
    Bio: Currently, I am working with the UN Human Rights/OHCHR based in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia.
    Skills and expertise: Skills Delivering trainings Monitoring, Report writing and advocacy skills Expertise: Human Rights
    Reason for membership: Keen interest in human rights as Ethiopia is implementing TJ and it is part of my work to monitor the implementation of the policy from human rights perspective
    Location: Tigray, Ethiopia
  • Profile picture of Ismail
    Project Coordinator
    Position: Project Coordinator
    Organisation / institution: Alternative Eritrea
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    Location: Asmara
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    Lecturer
    Position: Lecturer
    Organisation / institution: Ulster University
    Bio:

    Dr Khanyisela Moyo is a lecturer in law at Ulster University\'s Transitional Justice Institute. She is an expert in human rights, gender, transitional justice and postcolonial theory. She is author of Postcolonial Transitional Justice: Zimbabwe and Beyond (Routledge, 2019) and co-editor of Gender in Human Rights and Transitional Justice (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018). Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) degree from the University of Zimbabwe (2001), an MA on the Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Oslo (2003), an LLM in Public International Law from the University of Nottingham (2004) and a doctorate in law from Ulster University (2009). She is a member of the Editorial Board of the State Practice and International Law Journal with an additional specialised responsibility of Book Review Editor.

    Skills and expertise: Expert in transitional justice, postcolonial theory, gender, public international law and human rights. Also has teaching interests  in those areas plus criminal law
    Reason for membership: I am passionate about transitional justice and inspired by the work of CSVR and other members of the network
    Location: Northern Ireland
    Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanyisela-moyo-15079892/?originalSubdomain=uk
  • Profile picture of Zainab
    Lecturer
    Position: Lecturer
    Organisation / institution: Bayero University Kano
    Bio: An early career researcher building a niche in environmental peacebuilding, climate change, conflict dynamics, resources use and justice in post conflict and fragile settings
    Skills and expertise: Citizens science methodology, Postdoctoral researcher
    Reason for membership: Research in areas of Peacebuilding Nd gender realities
    Location: Kano, Northwest Nigeria
  • Profile picture of SULA RONALD WANI
    Assistant project officer
    Position: Assistant project officer
    Organisation / institution: Women and children Health Organisation
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    Sula Ronald Wani Muye – Professional Bio

    Sula Ronald Wani Muye is a dedicated Public Health professional with extensive experience in humanitarian programming, health and nutrition interventions, and operational support in South Sudan. He currently serves as a Security Focal Person with the Women and Children Health Organization (WCHO) in Juba, where he plays a critical role in ensuring staff safety, conducting risk assessments, and supporting secure program implementation in complex and high-risk environments.

    I holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from TEAM University in Kampala and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health at the AHAKI Afya na Haki Institute in Uganda. He also has a Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology, which strengthens his capacity in data management, analysis, and digital tools for monitoring and evaluation.

    My  professional experience spans multiple sectors, including health, nutrition, logistics, and administration. He has worked as a Nutrition Assistant at Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital, supporting malnutrition screening, counseling, and community health education. Prior to this, he served with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a Warehouse Assistant, where he contributed to logistics coordination, inventory management, and supply chain operations for humanitarian response. He began his career as an Administration Assistant with Joint Aid Management (JAM), building a strong foundation in office management and coordination.

    Iam  is highly skilled in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis using tools such as SPSS, STATA, and KOBO Collect, and stakeholder engagement. He is known for his strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and commitment to delivering results in challenging contexts. His work is driven by a passion for improving health outcomes, strengthening community resilience, and advancing women and children’s wellbeing in vulnerable settings.

     

     

     
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    • Project Coordination & Humanitarian Programming – Experience in managing health and nutrition programs, attending cluster meetings, and coordinating with stakeholders.
    • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Identifying risks, analyzing challenges, and proposing effective solutions in emergency and development settings.
    • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Professional interaction with staff at all levels, ensuring collaboration with humanitarian organizations and government entities.
    • Monitoring & Evaluation – Data collection, reporting, and analysis using tools such as SPSS, STATA, and KOBO Collect.
    • Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Supporting warehouse operations, inventory tracking, and ensuring timely procurement.
    • Leadership & Teamwork – Experience leading diverse teams and coordinating multi-sectoral interventions.
    • Computer & IT Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, statistical software, and digital data collection platforms.
     
    Reason for membership: I am seeking membership in the African Transitional Justice Network to deepen my understanding and contribute to efforts that promote justice, peacebuilding, and social cohesion across Africa. As a Public Health professional working in humanitarian and post-conflict settings in South Sudan, I have witnessed firsthand the long-term impacts of conflict, including trauma, displacement, gender-based violence, and weakened community systems. My work with the Women and Children Health Organization (WCHO) has exposed me to vulnerable populations who continue to face the consequences of past and ongoing conflicts. These experiences have strengthened my interest in transitional justice as a critical approach to addressing grievances, supporting healing, and fostering sustainable peace. I am particularly interested in how transitional justice mechanisms can be integrated with public health, psychosocial support, and community-based interventions. By joining this network, I hope to learn from experts and practitioners across the continent, share practical experiences from South Sudan, and contribute to knowledge exchange on community-centered approaches to justice and reconciliation. I am also eager to build my capacity in areas such as human rights advocacy, accountability mechanisms, and policy engagement.
    Location: Munuki Residential Area, Juba, South Sudan Mobile: +211929257264, +211919801657 Email: sularonaldwani@gmail.com
    Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/sula.ronald.79
  • Profile picture of Angeline
    Co-Founder
    Position: Co-Founder
    Organisation / institution: YORJA
    Bio: Angeline is a human rights lawyer. She holds an Msc International Development from the University of Edinburgh and an LLB from the University of Nairobi. Angeline Abuor is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Youth Organisation for Research and Justice Advocacy (YORJA), a youth-led organization advancing advocacy and capacity-building for the youth in transitional justice. She works across diverse sectors including financial services, extractives and non-profit development. She has supported social impact initiatives such as providing pro bono legal services with FIDA Kenya on succession, child protection, and women’s rights, and contributing to gender and human rights-responsive policy integration in Kenya’s extractives industry, including the Tullow Oil Project. Regionally, Angeline serves as the East Africa Representative on the African Youth for Transitional Justice (AY4TJ) Taskforce of the African Union, where she advocates for meaningful youth engagement in peacebuilding and post-conflict processes. She is currently leading efforts to simplify and popularize the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) for youth audiences across Africa.  
    Skills and expertise: I have strong skills in legal and policy analysis, research, and writing, particularly in human rights and transitional justice contexts. I am able to translate complex legal and policy issues into clear, practical outputs for diverse audiences. I also bring experience in advocacy and stakeholder engagement, including working with civil society, youth networks, and institutional partners.
    Reason for membership: I am seeking to join the network to deepen my engagement with practitioners and scholars working in justice, peacebuilding, and reconciliation. It will provide a platform for learning, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across different contexts. I also hope to contribute my experience in human rights, youth engagement, and policy work while strengthening my understanding of emerging transitional justice approaches.
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeline-abuor-5589a863/
  • Profile picture of Thandekile
    Researcher
    Position: Researcher
    Organisation / institution: Independent
    Bio: I am an independent researcher, writer, mediator, and advocate whose work focuses on governance, human rights, peacebuilding, conflict analysis, development, and transitional justice. My research is particularly concerned with the long-term consequences of violence and the ways in which historical injustices continue to shape the social, economic, political, and lived realities of affected communities. My current research examines the intergenerational impacts of the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe, with a focus on livelihoods, development, and post-conflict recovery. I have contributed to research, advocacy, public education, and communications initiatives across a range of contexts and have published commentary and analysis on governance, human rights, and political developments. My work seeks to bridge research, public engagement, and advocacy, with a particular interest in what happens after the silencing of the guns.
    Skills and expertise: Transitional Justice Human Rights Governance Peacebuilding Conflict Analysis Mediation Research Academic Writing Policy Analysis Advocacy Strategic Communications Public Engagement Development Post-Conflict Recovery Genocide Studies Peace and Security African Politics Social Justice Public Policy Political Violence
    Reason for membership: I am seeking to join the network to engage with researchers, practitioners, and institutions working on transitional justice, peacebuilding, human rights, and post-conflict recovery. My current research focuses on the intergenerational impacts of genocide and other forms of mass violence, and the long-term social, economic, political, and spatial consequences of historical injustice. I hope to contribute to and learn from collaborative research, dialogue, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, while deepening my understanding of how societies pursue justice, recovery, and sustainable peace after conflict and mass atrocities.
    Location: Pretoria, South Africa
    Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thandekilemoyo?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
  • Profile picture of Priscilla Yagu Ciesay
    Co-Fouder & Sir. Technical Advisor (WAVE-Gambia), Independent Consultant
    Position: Co-Fouder & Sir. Technical Advisor (WAVE-Gambia), Independent Consultant
    Organisation / institution: WAVE-Gambia: Women\'s Association for Women & Victims\' Empowerment
    Bio: I am Ms. Priscilla Yagu Shalom Ciesay, Esq., a human rights lawyer and international humanitarian law expert with over 20 years of experience across UN Headquarters in New York and missions in Afghanistan, Darfur, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Liberia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda, specializing in human rights, civilian protection, Women, Peace and Security, and gender justice. Global to Local Expertise From my roles at UN Human Rights Office and as a UN Special Procedures Mandate Holder (2018-2022) under Security Council Resolution 1591 on Sudan, to my current work as Human Rights and Transitional Justice Consultant since 2022—advising UN entities and international organizations in The Gambia and Africa—I bring proven skills in post-conflict recovery and victim empowerment to this network. Leadership in Survivor-Centered TJ As co-founder and Senior Technical Advisor of WAVE-Gambia, alongside my role as Gender Justice Specialist for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in The Gambia, I lead initiatives on TRRC implementation, citizenship restoration, memorialization through writs of mandamus, and institutional accountability, directly advancing equitable justice for Jammeh-era survivors, especially women. Multi-Level Advocacy and Credentials Called to the Bar of England and Wales and admitted as Barrister and Solicitor of The Gambia\'s Supreme Court in 2002, with law degrees from King’s College London and The City Law School (UK), I serve on international advisory boards, providing technical assistance that bridges national Gambian efforts with regional West African and continental African TJ priorities. Committed Network Contributor This network offers me platforms to share my frontline insights, forge national-regional-continental partnerships, exchange knowledge on scalable TJ models, and amplify marginalized voices for reparations, non-recurrence, and psychosocial healing across Africa.
    Skills and expertise: Legal Education, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, Women\'s Rights, Transitional Justice, Gender Justice, Anti-Torture Advocacy, UN Missions, Psychological Support, Policy Reforms, Training and Capacity Building.
    Reason for membership: I am excited to join the African Transitional Justice (TJ) Network to broaden my engagement, exposure, and partnerships at national, regional, and continental levels while amplifying impact through knowledge sharing and exchange with fellow TJ practitioners. As a senior technical advisor at WAVE-Gambia, I seek dynamic platforms to engage diverse stakeholders, gain visibility, and expose myself to evolving TJ trends across Africa. Membership provides access to cutting-edge tools, reports, and peer-to-peer learning on victim-centered approaches, allowing me to refine our legal clinics and survivor dialogues while sharing broad expertise on family-led burials, statelessness reduction, and institutional accountability from national and regional lenses. I aim to build collaborations with national actors in The Gambia, regional West African CSOs and networks, and continental AU bodies plus survivor groups, co-creating scalable TJ models that amplify marginalized voices and translate our interim project gains into shared advocacy for reparations and non-recurrence. Through this network, I can promote WAVE-Gambia\'s leadership on Jammeh-era justice, exchange insights with global peers to drive equitable TJ, and position our team as influential voices weaving legal, psychosocial, and participatory strategies for a more accountable Africa.
    Location: The Gambia
  • Profile picture of Tsegaye
    public prosecutore
    Position: public prosecutore
    Organisation / institution: ministry of justice
    Bio: my name is tsegaye assefa fereja i have finshed my firest degree frome dilla univesity ethiopia in LAW/ LLB/ and also i spicialized my second degree in international law from ethiopia civil service univesity know am working at ministry of justice.
    Skills and expertise: am a good researcher in international and national legal ground and also i do have a good skill in understanding the conteporary issue in depth and explain them in smart
    Reason for membership: in the firest place i do have high initiative and eager to do with such kinds of international matters and in the second place i do ha ve spicialztion in thise field
    Location: adiss abeba ethiopia
  • Profile picture of Nedanlou Ismaël
    Judge
    Position: Judge
    Organisation / institution: Ouagadougou\'s Administrative appeal court
    Bio: I am a Burkinabè magistrate specializing in human rights, international humanitarian law, and criminal law. My work focuses on the administration of justice, the protection of civilians, and the fight against impunity in complex and fragile contexts. I have developed solid experience in legal analysis, judicial practice, and advocacy related to human rights violations and accountability. I am particularly interested in transitional justice processes and the role of legal systems in addressing past abuses and strengthening the rule of law. Alongside my judicial duties, I contribute to research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at advancing human rights and transitional justice in Africa. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International and European Fundamental Law at Nantes university, strengthening my expertise in the protection of fundamental rights and legal frameworks at both regional and international levels
    Skills and expertise: I have strong expertise in human rights law, international humanitarian law, and criminal justice, with a particular focus on accountability, protection of civilians, and the prevention of serious human rights violations. My skill set includes legal analysis, judicial decision-making, legal drafting, and litigation in complex cases. I am experienced in transitional justice processes, including issues related to truth-seeking, reparations, and institutional reform. I also engage in policy analysis, advocacy, and capacity-building, and I have a solid ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. My approach combines rigorous legal reasoning with a practical understanding of justice systems in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
    Reason for membership: I seek to join the African Transitional Justice Network to actively contribute to and benefit from a community of practice dedicated to advancing accountability, victims’ rights, and rule of law reforms across Africa. As a magistrate with expertise in human rights and international humanitarian law, I bring practical experience in addressing complex justice challenges in fragile contexts. I aim to engage in knowledge-sharing, support evidence-based policy dialogue, and contribute to context-sensitive transitional justice initiatives. This platform offers a valuable opportunity to deepen my expertise, collaborate with peers, and help shape inclusive and impactful responses to past and ongoing violations on the continent.
    Location: Ouagadougou
    Social Media: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nedanlouismaëlgnaon
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    Senior Lecturer in International Human Rights Law
    Position: Senior Lecturer in International Human Rights Law
    Organisation / institution: University of Stirling
    Bio: Dr. Damian Etone is a Senior Lecturer in International Human Rights Law at the University of Stirling. He serves as the Director of the MSc Programme in Human Rights and Diplomacy, a program offered in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Etone holds an LLM (Distinction) in International Criminal/Human Rights Law from Bangor University (Wales) and a PhD in International Human Rights Law from the University of Adelaide (Australia). Dr. Etone is a co-founding coordinator of the Universal Periodic Review Academic Network (UPRAN), an international network of scholars focused on the UN’s Universal Periodic Review mechanism. His research expertise centers on international human rights law, with a particular focus on the participation of African states in global human rights mechanisms. He has published extensively in the areas of human rights and transitional justice, and is a International Criminal Law Case Reporter for Oxford University Press and recently as Editor of the monograph Human Rights and the UN Universal Periodic Review Mechanism: A Research Companion (2024). In 2023, Dr. Etone was appointed as an Academic Adviser to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), where he plays a critical role in assessing the academic merit and development potential of scholarship candidates. He also undertook a visiting scholarship at the University of Ghana Law School in 2023, further enhancing his international academic collaborations. Dr. Etone has received prestigious awards and recognitions throughout his career. He was a recipient of the Chevening Scholarship Award (2012-2013), a leadership scholarship funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Beacon of Enlightenment Scholarship Award (2014-2017).
    Skills and expertise: International law International human rights law Transitional justice international criminal law Teaching and research
    Reason for membership: Expert
    Location: United Kingdom
    Social Media: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-damian-etone-45519174
  • Profile picture of Clément
    Programs Expert
    Position: Programs Expert
    Organisation / institution: International Center on Transitional Justice (ICTJ)
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    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
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    Organization
    Position: Organization
    Organisation / institution: Invictus Africa
    Bio: Invictus Africa is a civic-tech organisation that leverages data and technology to drive inclusive policies and programmes, equitable resource utilisation, and institutional accountability. Through the D.A.T.A approach, our work centers across five thematic areas: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response, Women\'s Health, Women\'s Economic Empowerment, Women\'s Political Representation, and Gender-Responsive Education. The Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response pillar through the Womanity Index measures how state governments are performing across Nigeria in preventing and responding to gender-based violence. The Gender-Responsive Education pillar focuses on improving the education budgeting and expenditure in Oyo and Gombe states to ensure that educational systems intentionally address the needs of girls and boys, promoting enrolment, retention, and completion of basic education. Through the Women’s Health pillar, we advocate for improved healthcare outcomes for women by promoting the implementation of health laws and policies, as well as equitable allocation and utilization of health investments in line with national and international standards.   The Women’s Political Representation reveals and addresses systemic gaps in female leadership and political participation at all levels of governance across Africa.
    Skills and expertise: Data and Research expertise: We design and conduct gender data and social inequality surveys, ensuring sex-disaggregated data with the inclusion of perception-based indicators. We analyse data and translate them into reports and evidence-based policy recommendations. Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: We amplify and disseminate our data and findings to diverse stakeholder groups, including government actors, development partners, civil society organisations, and the public through easy-to-understand and storytelling-driven formats. Capacity Building and Training: We build the capacity of key data users, including policymakers, civil society practitioners, and media experts, to understand, interpret, and effectively utilise our data for informed decision-making, policy development, and programme design.
    Reason for membership: Our interest in joining the African Transitional Justice Network stems from our commitment to strengthening policy and advocacy engagement within the transitional justice ecosystem and contributing to evidence generation and policy dialogue on transitional justice in Africa. Through this membership, we will contribute data-driven evidence and resources from our work on conflict-related gender-based violence in Northeast Nigeria, while also learning from and engaging with other practitioners and institutions across the continent.
    Location: Nigeria
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    Executive Director
    Position: Executive Director
    Organisation / institution: Invictus Africa
    Bio: Bukky Shonibare is the Executive Director of Invictus Africa, a civic-tech organization that leverages data and technology to drive inclusive policies and programs, equitable resource allocation, and institutional accountability. At Invictus Africa, Bukky leads the development of key datasets, including the annual Womanity Index, Women\'s Health Index, and the Women’s Representation in African Politics (WRAPs) series, among others. Bukky holds a first-class Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Baze University, Nigeria; an Executive Master’s in Managing Peace and Security in Africa (MPSA) from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law and Development from the University of Nottingham, UK; and an MSc in International Human Rights Law from the University of Oxford, UK. Bukky is a certified Data Science analyst from the Data Science Institute of the University of Toronto, Canada, where she is currently pursuing a PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, with research at the intersection of law, data and technology. Bukky is an Ashoka Fellow, Ford Global Fellow, Mandela Washington Fellow, Malala Fund Education Champion, and Schwartz Reisman Institute Graduate Fellow.
    Skills and expertise: Gender analysis and mainstreaming Data analysis Strategy and policy development Multi-stakeholder engagement and advocacy
    Reason for membership: Being a member of the African Transitional Justice Network will enhance connection with and contribution to a community of practitioners who share a common commitment to advancing survivor-centered justice, evidence-based approaches and accountability in transitional justice mechanisms across Africa.
    Location: Nigeria