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Active 1 week, 1 day 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 2 weeks, 2 days agoPosition: Director Organisation / institution: Equiano Institute Bio: Jonas Kgomo is a South African researcher and entrepreneur who has established himself as a prominent voice in Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and governance, particularly within the African continent. Professional Roles & Impact He is primarily known for founding several organisations dedicated to the ethical development and deployment of AI: Equiano Institute: As the founder and a senior researcher, he leads interdisciplinary research on AI technology and societal change in Africa. Redress: The Transitional Justice for AI harms Skills and expertise: Software engineer, research Reason for membership: Interested in contributing to ideas on AI and harm Location: Johannesburg -
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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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