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Active 1 day, 23 hours agoPosition: 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 -
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Active 1 day, 23 hours agoPosition: Commissioner - Gambia Reparations Commission Organisation / institution: Reparations Commission Bio: Isatou Jammeh (Ayesha Harun Jammeh) is a transitional justice practitioner, human rights defender, and advocate for victim-centered justice in The Gambia. She is the Co-Founder and Head of Programs at the Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations, where she leads the design and implementation of programs focused on healing, empowerment, and justice for victims and survivors of past human rights abuses. Ayesha’s commitment to this work is deeply personal. She is herself an indirect victim of enforced disappearance her father was forcibly disappeared under the former regime, a loss that continues to shape her pursuit of truth, accountability, and dignity for all victims. At the Victims Center, Ayesha has been instrumental in establishing safe spaces for survivors to share their stories, access psychosocial support, and engage in national truth and justice mechanisms. She leads community outreach, victim engagement strategies, and partnerships with transitional justice institutions, ensuring survivors are not only heard but actively involved in shaping the path to justice. In recognition of her longstanding advocacy, Ayesha was recently confirmed as a Commissioner for the Victims Reparations Commission of The Gambia a national body tasked with implementing reparative measures for victims of human rights violations. Her appointment is both symbolic and substantive, signaling a shift toward victim-led justice in the country’s post-dictatorship recovery. A respected voice in transitional justice, Ayesha continues to contribute to national, regional, and international efforts focused on reparations, non-recurrence, and survivor empowerment. Her work embodies resilience, empathy, and an unshakable belief that justice is not just a legal outcome but a human right. Skills and expertise: Transitional Justice & Victim-Centered Approaches – Extensive experience working on truth-seeking, reparations, and accountability processes in post-authoritarian contexts. Reparations Policy and Implementation – Expertise in victim engagement and the development of reparative measures for survivors of human rights violations. Victim Advocacy and Empowerment – Strong background in representing and amplifying the voices of victims, particularly survivors of enforced disappearances and other grave human rights violations. Psychosocial Support & Trauma-Informed Programming – Experience designing and facilitating safe spaces, community dialogues, and healing initiatives for survivors and affected families. Program Development and Management – Leadership in designing, implementing, and overseeing programs that support victims’ rights, community healing, and transitional justice initiatives. Community Engagement and Outreach – Skilled in building trust with victim communities, facilitating participatory dialogues, and ensuring inclusive victim participation in justice processes. Documentation and Storytelling for Justice – Experience supporting victims in documenting their experiences and participating in truth-seeking processes such as public testimonies. Human Rights Advocacy – Active engagement in national and international advocacy around accountability, justice, and non-recurrence. Stakeholder Coordination and Partnerships – Ability to collaborate with government institutions, civil society organizations, international partners, and victim networks. Public Speaking and Policy Dialogue – Regular participation in panels, conferences, and policy discussions on transitional justice, reparations, and victim rights. Reason for membership: Want to contribute to a broader Transitional Justice Initiatives across Africa and around the world Location: The Gambia Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Eqvu1dXZV/ -
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Active 2 days agoPosition: Magistrate Organisation / institution: Appeal Court, Niamey, Niger Bio: Knowledgeable and committed legal professional with more than twenty years working experience as a magistrate. Held multiple law (national and international) support positions and is familiar with daily practice in a jurisdiction. Administrative expert capable of fast and effective organizational and communication skills. Experienced behind a desk, arranging meetings, and managing schedule. Self-motivated and detail oriented, with strong supporting abilities and active listening skills. A person who combines loyalty, impartiality, ethical conduct, independent and extensive legal knowledge. Skills and expertise: Expert with proven skills in Niger and Mali in legal, judicial, rule of law, transitional justice, civic engagement and capacity building and advocacy. I also have expertise in implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs and projects for access to justice, security sector reform and human rights, as well as supervising and leading multidisciplinary teams in judicial and legal practices. Bilingual, fluent in French, English, Haussa, Djerma-Songhai and Kanouri. Reason for membership: Expert, Roster member of Africa TJ Expert Location: Niamey. Niger Republic -
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Active 3 days, 2 hours agoPosition: 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/ -
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Active 1 week, 2 days agoPosition: 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 -
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Active 2 weeks, 2 days agoAdditional Name: Andrew Position: National Network Coordinator Organisation / institution: West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Sierra Leone Bio: A peacebuilding and development enthusiast working with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding Sierra Leone. Skills and expertise: Peace building Project Management Transitional justice Reason for membership: Knowledge exchange and learning Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone -
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Active 2 weeks, 3 days agoPosition: PRESIDENT Organisation / institution: Association Noyau DUR pour la Propotion de la Justice Transitionnelle au Mali ( AND-MALI) Bio: Issouf DIABATÉ est juriste, consultant et enseignant-chercheur spécialisé dans les questions de gouvernance, de droits humains et de justice transitionnelle. Je coordonne plusieurs initiatives et projets dans ces domaines au Mali et contribue aux réflexions sur les mécanismes de prévention et de gestion des conflits. Actuellement président de l\'association Noyau Dur pour la promotion de la justice transitionnelle au Mali. Je suis titulaire d\'une maîtrise en droit des affaires ainsi que de deux masters : l\'un en droit privé et l\'autre en prévention et gestion des conflits et protection des droits humains. Skills and expertise: - Expert en justice transitionnelle, spécialisé dans la réconciliation nationale, la gestion des conflits, la promotion des droits humains, les mécanismes traditionnels de justice, l\'analyse des processus de paix, la facilitation de dialogues multi-acteurs, l\'élaboration de projets, le plaidoyer institutionnel et la cohésion sociale.
Reason for membership: Partages d\'expertises, réseautages, et collaboration active. Location: Bamako - MALI Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/172WK68tAa/
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