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Active 2 months, 2 weeks agoPosition: Executive Director Organisation / institution: Action Pour le Developpement des Jeunes au Congo (ADJC) Bio: Nondo Rugira Christian is a youth empowerment leader, human rights and gender equality defender, peace and policy advocate, and humanitarian actor. He serves as Executive Director of ADJC (Action Pour le Développement des Jeunes au Congo), where he leads initiatives focused on inclusive education, access to justice, climate resilience, menstrual health education, and community empowerment. He is committed to advancing social justice, youth leadership, gender equality, and sustainable peace, particularly in conflict-affected and underserved communities. Through his work, he promotes local action, civic engagement, and inclusive development for vulnerable populations. Skills and expertise: Skills and Expertise - Youth Empowerment and Leadership
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
- Policy Advocacy and Civic Engagement
- Inclusive Education Programming
- Access to Justice and Community Protection
- Climate Resilience and Community Adaptation
- Menstrual Health Education and Awareness
- Humanitarian Action and Community Outreach
- Project Design, Coordination, and Implementation
- Community Mobilization and Capacity Building
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
- Public Speaking and Facilitation
- Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
- Advocacy Campaigns and Awareness Raising
Reason for membership: Reason for Membership in the African Transitional Justice Network I am interested in joining the African Transitional Justice Network because I am deeply committed to human rights, peacebuilding, access to justice, and community resilience, particularly in conflict-affected and vulnerable communities. Through my work as Executive Director of ADJC (Action Pour le Développement des Jeunes au Congo), I have been actively engaged in supporting youth empowerment, gender equality, civic participation, and the protection of human dignity. My interest in transitional justice is rooted in the realities faced by many communities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict, displacement, violence, exclusion, and injustice continue to affect lives and limit opportunities for sustainable peace. I believe transitional justice is essential for promoting truth, accountability, healing, reconciliation, and inclusive recovery. By joining this network, I hope to learn from African experts and practitioners, strengthen my understanding of transitional justice approaches, and contribute grassroots perspectives from local communities. I am particularly interested in how transitional justice can support youth inclusion, women’s rights, peacebuilding, community dialogue, and long-term social transformation. Membership in this network would provide an important platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, advocacy, and capacity strengthening, while also enabling me to contribute to broader African efforts toward justice, peace, and reconciliation. Location: Congo kinshasa Social Media: http://www.adjcongo.org -
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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 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 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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