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Active 1 week, 1 day agoPosition: Advocacy Specialist Organisation / institution: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Skills and expertise: climate justice, gender equity, and social cohesion. Location: South Africa -
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Active 1 month, 2 weeks agoPosition: 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/ -
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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 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 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, 2 weeks agoPosition: Principal Organisation / institution: Center for Memory and Reparations Bio: Joseph Ben Kaifala is a Sierra Leonean writer and historian. He is the founder and principal of the Center for Memory and Reparations - facilitating remembrance and collective narratives around the Sierra Leonean civil war. Joseph is also the founder of the Jeneba Project - which provides educational opportunities to adolescent girls in Sierra Leone. He works in areas of International Law, Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and Education. He is currently a commissioner and chairman of Sierra Leone\'s Monuments and Relics Commission. Skills and expertise: International Law Human Rights Transitional Justice Remembrance And Memorialization Reason for membership: A vital network Location: Freetown | Sierra Leone
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