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  • Profile picture of Yolande
    Active 1 week, 2 days ago
    Position: Chargée de Communication
    Organisation / institution: HCRRUN
    Bio: Je suis chargée de communication au Haut-Commissariat à la Réconciliation et au Renforcement de l\'Unité Nationale (HCRRUN) au Togo. Je possède une expertise en communication institutionnelle appliquée aux processus de justice transitionnelle, de réconciliation et de cohésion sociale. Je travaille à la conception et à la mise en œuvre de stratégies de communication visant à promouvoir la mémoire, la vérité et le vivre-ensemble. Mon intérêt porte particulièrement sur le rôle des médias comme levier de consolidation de la paix et d\'engagement citoyen. Je participe activement aux rencontres régionales et internationales sur la justice transitionnelle, contribuant aux réflexions sur les approches innovantes de communication au service de la réconciliation.
    Skills and expertise: Communication institutionnelle et stratégique Élaboration et mise en œuvre de plans de communication Communication pour la paix, la réconciliation et la cohésion sociale Justice transitionnelle (sensibilisation, vulgarisation, communication) Relations médias et gestion de la presse Rédaction professionnelle (discours, communiqués, rapports, dossiers de presse) Production de contenus (imprimés, numériques, audiovisuels) Organisation et couverture médiatique d\'événements institutionnels Communication de crise et gestion de l\'image institutionnelle Animation de plateformes de dialogue et communication participative Sensibilisation communautaire et mobilisation sociale Intégration du genre et approches inclusives en communication Communication digitale et gestion des réseaux sociaux   Coordination avec les parties prenantes (institutions, OSC, partenaires)
    Reason for membership: Je souhaite rejoindre l’African Transitional Justice Network afin de renforcer mon engagement professionnel dans le domaine de la justice transitionnelle, en particulier à travers la communication institutionnelle et stratégique au service de la paix et de la réconciliation. En tant que chargée de communication au HCRRUN, je suis directement impliquée dans la promotion de la mémoire, de la cohésion sociale et du vivre-ensemble. Intégrer ce réseau représente pour moi une opportunité de partager des expériences, de capitaliser sur les bonnes pratiques à l’échelle africaine et de contribuer activement aux réflexions sur des approches innovantes, notamment en matière de sensibilisation et de mobilisation des communautés. Je suis également motivée par la volonté de renforcer les synergies entre acteurs, de valoriser l’expérience togolaise et de participer à la construction de réponses durables aux défis liés à la justice transitionnelle sur le continent.
    Location: Togo
  • Profile picture of SULA RONALD WANI
    Active 1 month, 1 week ago
    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 Jasmina
    Active 1 month, 2 weeks ago
    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/
  • Profile picture of Nedanlou Ismaël
    Active 1 month, 2 weeks ago
    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
  • Profile picture of Damian
    Active 1 month, 3 weeks ago
    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 Usani
    Active 2 months, 1 week ago
    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)
  • Profile picture of KEHINDE
    Active 2 months, 1 week ago
    Position: Executive Director
    Organisation / institution: HUMAN RIGHTS JOURNALISTS NETWORK NIGERIA
    Bio:

    Kehinde Adegboyega is a dedicated human rights defender, journalist, and impact producer based in Lagos, Nigeria. As the Executive Director of the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJNN) and the Founder of the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF), he leverages media and digital storytelling as strategic tools for social change. Kehinde also serves as the Convener of the West African Digital Rights Defenders Coalition (WADRDC), where he leads regional efforts in digital rights advocacy, internet governance, and protecting the safety of media practitioners

    Skills and expertise:
    • Human rights advocacy and investigation
    • ​Digital rights and internet governance
    • ​Film-based impact production and storytelling
    • ​Digital security and resilience for journalists
    • ​Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital forensics
    • ​Coalition building and regional policy engagement
    Reason for membership: To collaborate with fellow practitioners within the African Transitional Justice Hub to strengthen the intersection of media, technology, and justice. I am interested in exploring how digital evidence preservation and human rights filmmaking can enhance accountability and reconciliation efforts across the continent.
    Location: Lagos, Nigeria
    Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kehindeadegboyega
  • Profile picture of Simon
    Active 2 months, 2 weeks ago
    Position: Researcher / practitioner
    Organisation / institution: University of York
    Bio:

    I am a practitioner and researcher with an interest in humanitarian protection, human rights and transitional justice. For the last decade I have combined academic research with a consulting practice focusing on evaluation and programme support with international agencies, including the UN and NGOs, with an emphasis on states emerging from conflict and violence. I am Research Advisor to the Red Cross Red Crescent Missing Persons Centre, hosted by the International  Committee of the Red Cross, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York. I am an Associate Editor of the Journal of Disappearance Studies.

    My consulting work has sought to provide policy and programmatic support to a range of humanitarian and human rights related programming, including extensive engagement with monitoring and evaluation, and in particular of protection and rule of law. My academic work is driven by a desire to put the needs of victims of conflict at the heart of efforts to address its legacies, and this has led to my engaging with victim-centred and therapeutic approaches to histories of violence. My research has focused on addressing legacies of violence after conflict, taking a critical perspective on transitional justice and a focus on emancipatory approaches driven by victims. I have tried to drive my research through innovative participatory approaches that see knowledge production and activism as inseparable. I have worked extensively on the issue of persons disappeared and missing in armed conflict, as well as dead and missing migrants at the EU’s southern border. I have worked for many years in both Nepal and Tunisia, and have broad experience in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

    Skills and expertise: Research / evaluation / consulting/ programme support / victim-centred aproaches
    Reason for membership: Keen to follow developments in TJ in Africa
    Location: New York CIty, USA
  • Profile picture of Mateo
    Active 2 months, 2 weeks ago
    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/
  • Profile picture of Issouf
    Active 2 months, 3 weeks ago
    Position: 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/
  • Profile picture of Hassane
    Active 3 months, 2 weeks ago
    Position: 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
  • Profile picture of Baba
    Active 3 months, 3 weeks ago
    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/
  • Profile picture of Jackson
    Active 4 months ago
    Position: 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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Damian
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Usani
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Nedanlou Ismaël
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