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Active 3 months, 2 weeks agoPosition: Researcher Organisation / institution: Consultant Bio: James Gondi is a Senior International Law and Transitional Justice Expert with over 18 years of experience working at the intersection of accountability, human rights, and post-conflict justice across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. James has built a substantive body of work spanning international criminal justice, truth and reconciliation processes, and institutional reform.
As Legal Officer at the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), James worked at the frontlines of advocacy for the domestication of the Rome Statute in Kenya — a critical period during which the country\'s relationship with the ICC was being actively contested. He engaged on questions of complementarity, state cooperation, and the design of credible local judicial mechanisms to address crimes committed during Kenya\'s 2007–2008 post-election violence. He was a prominent public voice insisting that any domestic accountability process must complement, not displace, the ICC process — a position that shaped civil society\'s engagement with both the Kenyan government and the international community. James also edited Reflections on the 2017 Elections in Kenya: Paper Series on Emerging Judicial Philosophy in Kenya (ICJ Kenya, 2018), a landmark publication cataloguing electoral jurisprudence and judicial independence, held in the collection of Berkeley Law Library. He further edited The Future of International Criminal Justice in Africa (ICJ Kenya), a compendium of critical essays addressing complementarity, the Malabo Protocol, gender justice, and the role of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) in accountability for atrocity crimes — cementing his position as a leading voice on the trajectory of international criminal justice on the continent.
He led the Baseline Study on Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan for the Life & Peace Institute (LPI), a rigorous multi-country assessment that mapped the policy landscape, evaluated the capacity of civil society actors, and identified strategic entry points for transitional justice engagement across three of the Horn of Africa\'s most volatile contexts. The study combined extensive field research — including focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-country workshops — with deep comparative analysis of formal and customary justice systems, from Ethiopia\'s traditional dispute resolution mechanisms such as the Shimgelina and Gereb, to Somalia\'s clan-based Xeer and Sudan\'s community-rooted Yuddia. James\'s findings informed LPI\'s Horn of Africa Programme strategy and contributed practically to regional debates on how to sequence and sustain transitional justice processes in politically fragile settings. More recently, he led a Scoping Study on Transitional Justice Entry Points in the Greater Horn of Africa for Impunity Watch -The Hague (Ethiopia, Eritria, Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya & Uganda), further consolidating his regional expertise.
James contributed significantly to research and dissemination of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP), engaging critically with its frameworks for truth, justice, reparations, and institutional reform across African post-conflict contexts. He is a contributor to the International Journal of Transitional Justice and co-author of the Nairobi Principles on Accountability, a landmark policy instrument shaping regional accountability norms.
James brings particular expertise in linking transitional justice with environmental accountability. He has analysed the ICC Office of the Prosecutor\'s Policy on Environmental Crimes through a transitional justice lens — work that positions him at the cutting edge of emerging accountability frameworks. He has also engaged substantively with climate reparations theory and practice, contributing to Pan-African advocacy at the intersection of historical injustice, environmental harm, and reparative justice. James has led campaigns in Africa for the advancement of ecocide law, working to build momentum for the recognition of ecocide as an international crime and its integration into accountability frameworks relevant to the African context.
Skills and expertise: Transitional justice, environmental rule of law and criminal justice reforms Reason for membership: Passion & Expertise in post conflict justice Location: Nairobi, Kenya Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gondi/ -
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Active 3 months, 2 weeks agoPosition: Student/Researcher Organisation / institution: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Bio: LL.B., LL.M. in human rights and currently studying Master\'s of an Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and Rule of Law. Worked as a lecturer in law at the University of Gondar (Ethiopia), and as a project officer at the Lawyers for Human Rights (Ethiopia). Skills and expertise: Research, case study, human rights advocacy, project coordination, documentation, evaluation, reporting. Reason for membership: Learn, contribute, networking, collaboration Location: Geneva, Switzerland -
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Active 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 2 weeks agoPosition: Lawyer, researcher, policy analyst Organisation / institution: Power Law Africa Bio: Andrew is a Managing Partner at Mute & Songa Advocates LLP., the Kenyan Office of Power Law Africa. As a public interest lawyer and human rights advocate with over 15 years’ experience, Andrew’s work is centred on the thematic areas of indigenous peoples’ rights, forced migration, democratic governance, rule of law, elections, civic technology, and transitional justice, and he focuses primarily on legal research, strategic litigation, policy formulation and analysis, domestic and international advocacy, and civic education. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law (summa cum laude) from the renowned Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Social Justice and Ethics Centre of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Skills and expertise: Policy analysis Research Legiative drafting Strategic Interest Litigation Strategic planning for organisations and networks Reason for membership: Network with transitional justice practitioners around the continent Location: Nairobi. Kenya -
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Active 3 months, 2 weeks agoPosition: Senior Lecturer Organisation / institution: University College Cork, Ireland Bio: Kylie Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in the School of History and at the Radical Humanities Laboratory at University College Cork, Ireland, and Guest Researcher at NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Amsterdam. She holds a PhD from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and is the author of Impossible Mourning: HIV/AIDS and Visuality after apartheid and Afterimages of Apartheid: Photography and Resistance (2025). Skills and expertise: Research; writing; analysis Reason for membership: Research Location: Ireland -
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Active 3 months, 3 weeks agoPosition: 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/ -
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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 agoPosition: 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 -
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Active 3 months, 3 weeks agoPosition: 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/ -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Advocacy Specialist Organisation / institution: CSVR Bio: Dr. Bobuin Jr. Valery is an Advocacy Specialist at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. His expertise is grounded in transitional justice, peace and security, violent extremism, and governance in fragile settings. He actively engages with state-level institutions to influence policy, including interventions with the United Nations, the African Union, the G5 Sahel, ECOWAS and ECCAS. And with parliaments and state ministries across Africa. His work focuses on proposing model transitional justice approaches to address several developmental challenges and governance deficits in Africa. He holds a Doctor of Laws in Constitutional Law and the Philosophy of Law from the Universiteit van die Vrystaat, South Africa. Skills and expertise: Transitional Justice, Human Rights, Violent Extremism, Law, Stakeholder Management. -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Rabat / Maroc Organisation / institution: Association des victimes des violations graves des droits de l\'Homme Reason for membership: # partager l\'experience marocaine en matiére de justice transitionel; Location: # Consolider l\'experience marocaine. -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate Organisation / institution: Cabinet NEBIE Avocats Bio: Irene Victoria NEBIE is a legal and human rights professional with more than ten years of experience focused on the protection of women and children. She is specialized in building partnerships with private sector entities, government agencies, NGOs, and civil society to achieve sustainable results. Her background includes a thorough understanding of the laws, their application and judicial mechanisms in Burkina Faso, and in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) area where she is able to practice. Trained in the promotion and protection of human rights, she develops strategies that align with organizational goals and community needs, including fundraising and research. Fluent in French and English, she excels in multicultural communication. She is leverages data-driven knowledge and practices in other countries to improve human rights advocacy and training. Skills and expertise: Develop client-centric solutions that address human rights issues, including legal advocacy for urgent cases of violence against children, youth, and women, Review legal texts and test internal mechanisms to identify weaknesses and suggest changes to better respect human rights, Advocate for policy changes at national and regional levels in collaboration with local and international NGOs, Managing and monitoring legal initiatives in various areas: criminal, commercial, civil, social, administrative, and public procurement, Pleadings and postulation in the Court of First Instance, Courts of Appeal and Cassation, Designing standardized processes for client management and implementation of quality control measures to improve consistency and efficiency in service delivery, Coordinating data collection, analysis, and reporting, leveraging diverse information for strategic decision-making, Trainer in human rights and strategic litigation. Reason for membership: As a lawyer and committed human rights activist, I am keenly interested in exploring how transitional justice can provide more relevant answers to social and structural problems in Africa, particularly in matters of gender-based violence where traditional justice mechanisms struggle to relieve and rehabilitate survivors of gender-based violence. Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Social Media: http://www.linkedin.com/in/irène-victoria-nébié-a3849644 -
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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 agoPosition: Director Organisation / institution: JABIC CONSULTS Bio: Jackson Odong is a development and social justice activist-academic with over a decade work experience in research on peacebuilding, transitional justice, forced migration, conflict analysis, and post-war development in Uganda. Jackson has a track-record of working towards social healing, economic empowerment and transformative justice with impactful advocacy engagements at the African Union as well as regional and international events in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Africa, Zimbabwe, UK and the Netherlands. Overall, Jackson is an Academic, Author, Activist, Practitioner, Consultant and a serial Entrepreneur. Skills and expertise: Research and Training in Transitional Justice and Development Reason for membership: To contribute to transitional justice research agenda, policy forums, consultation processes, and experience sharing Location: Uganda, East Africa Social Media: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-odong-36430828 -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Executive Director Organisation / institution: Youth Affairs Center for Africa YACA Bio: Ayany Akec Ayany From South Sudan Skills and expertise: Youth advocacy in Transitional Justice Human rights and policy change advocacy Youth right Human rights protection Reason for membership: To share transitional justice related information from South Sudan and get more information across Africa Location: South Sudan -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Consultant Organisation / institution: n/a Bio: Amanda Lucey brings nearly twenty years of experience in public policy, with a focus on peacebuilding, transitional justice and development finance. As Senior Project Officer at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, she led research on changing narratives and approaches to Preventing Violent Extremism. Previously, at the Institute for Security Studies, she conducted in-depth studies on peacebuilding and transitional justice across the African continent. Amanda has consulted for prominent international organisations, including the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank, and for non-governmental organisations, such as Forus International, Peace Direct and SouthSouthNorth. Her field roles include serving as a Rule of Law Officer in South Sudan and a Political Affairs Officer in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She holds a master\'s degree in Justice and Transformation from the University of Cape Town. Skills and expertise: Research, analysis Reason for membership: I am about to embark on a PhD, containing an analysis of some elements of transitional justice. It is useful to stay up to date with developments and the perspectives of others. Location: Cape Town Social Media: http://linkedin.com/in/amanda-lucey-b27bb114/?skipRedirect=true -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Executive Director Organisation / institution: Tigray Human Rights Advocacy Network (THRAN) Bio: Haregot Zeray holds MA in Human Rights from Addis Ababa University. He has served in higher educational institutions in Ethiopia in the capacity of lecturer for 10 years. Previously, he worked as a senior human rights expert, program manager and project coordinator at the Tigray Human Rights Advocacy Network (THRAN). He currently serves as Executive Director of THRAN, leading Human rights Advocacy, education, training, research, monitoring and investigation to uphold human rights, advance Transitional justice and foster peace building in Tigray, Ethiopia. Skills and expertise: Haregot Zeray Possesses strong foundational computer skills and excels in speaking, writing, listening and reading four languages: Tigrigna, Amharic, English and Geez. Reason for membership: To exchange ideas, knowledge, experiences and jointly work for the advancement of Transitional justice in the continent in general and Ethiopia in particular Location: Tigray, Ethiopia -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Coordinator Organisation / institution: The West African Transitional Justice Centre Bio: PHILIP ADEMOLA OLAYOKU, has a doctorate in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Ibadan where he teaches as an adjunct. He is the founder and coordinator of the West African Transitional Justice Centre (WATJCentre) and also the Chair of Marcel Advisory. He consulted on the media and terrorism project for the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and served on the international advisory board of the Medecins Sans Frontieres for developing modules on their Speaking Out Case Studies. His research interests include transitional Justice, security studies, ethnicity, digital power dynamics and transnational relations on which he has several research and policy publications. He has written on the contexts of reparations, restitution, diaspora, post-conflict peacebuilding, Africa and global warfare, Africa-Asia relations, as well as the gendered and technology dynamics of conflict and its management. Skills and expertise: I have expertise across the fields of transitional Justice, security studies, ethnicity, digital power dynamics and transnational relations Reason for membership: To bridge the gap between the the research and practice of transitional justice on the continent Location: Nigeria -
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Active 4 months agoPosition: Independent Researcher and TJ Advocacy Consultant Organisation / institution: BRICS Research Institute Bio: Affililiations: BRICS Research Institute, Durban University of Technology. Bio: I am a seasoned Peace, Security and Governance practitioner with nine years of experience in peacebuilding, human rights and transitional justice in Africa. I hold a Masters in Human Rights, Peace and Development (Africa University) and a BSc (Hons) in Peace and Governance (Bindura University) which align with the topic(s) under discussion and my passion to advance justice. I am also in possession of various professional certificates in peacebuilding, human rights and social justice from local and international training hubs which complement my skills in this field. Skills and expertise: • Directly engages and coordinates TJ organisations to ensure that they effectively responde to TJ issues in Zimbabwe; • Conducts regular needs assessments for TJ stakeholders so that they remain aware of their evolving expectations from the movement; • Conducts strategic and impact TJ research including: -Conducting both quantitative and qualitative field research to inform organic and context specific TJ policies in Zimbabwe; -Developing concept note(s), identified research projects and events and -Preparing draft report(s) for review. • Designs and implements high impact transitional justice projects with a strong gender component; • Provides technical support to high level government institutions such as specific parliamentary portfolio committees, the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission and the Executive; • Provides overall leadership and operational support for trainees and communities (including women and girls) participating in TJ projects across all Provinces and Districts in Zimbabwe; • Capacitates communities on TJ issues through community-based trainings and dialogues to promote peace and reconciliation, with a strong gender component; • Produces thoroughly researched analytical papers on transitional justice, human rights and conflict transformation; • Carries-out intensive and extensive transitional justice policy analysis and produces advocacy reports to push for TJ policy adoption and implementation; • Designs appropriate interventions and recommendations for all transitional justice processes in Zimbabwe to combat marginalisation and discrimination of survivors on the basis of religious, political and cultural affiliation; • Convenes and facilitates regular stakeholder meetings which included training and dialogues on key transitional justice issues in Zimbabwe (including youths, PWDs, women and girls); • Participates in domestic, regional and international transitional justice advocacy programmes; • Participates in various activities on behalf of the organisation; • Compiles and dispatches various transitional justice reports within agreed timeframes; • Keeps tags on and designed appropriate responses to critical transitional justice developments in the country and region; • Identifies and contributes to and drafted grant proposals and donor reports; and • Engages in grant management and compliance processes. Reason for membership: Active engagement in TJ processes and engagements. Location: Harare/Johannesburg -
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Active 4 months agoLocation: Uganda
