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Active 2 months, 3 weeks 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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Active 3 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks agoPosition: 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 -
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Active 3 months, 3 weeks agoBio: 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 -
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Active 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week agoPosition: Director Organisation / institution: Survivors Libarations Forum Bio: https://synergyforjustice.org/expert_contributors Skills and expertise: https://synergyforjustice.org/expert_contributors Reason for membership: I am seeking membership in the Traditional Justice Network to contribute to and learn from a community committed to advancing survivor-centered justice. My work focuses on advocating for accountability, reparations, and the inclusion of survivor voices, particularly in contexts of conflict-related sexual violence. I believe this network provides an important platform to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge, and promote justice approaches that are rooted in community realities. Location: Kenya
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