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Africa’s Gen Z Challenges the Status Quo

The death of eight women in childbirth at a hospital in Agadir this past August sent shockwaves through Morocco. The news crystallized national anger over deteriorating public services as well as persistent high unemployment and corruption. Years of frustration erupted into the streets as thousands of mostly young Moroccans gathered in cities and towns across the nation to protest and to demand accountability and institutional reform.

12/02/25

Clément Eyraud

A crowd of people gather in the street in the evening; many hold up illuminated cell phones

Opinion

Gender Justice and Accountability: An Analysis of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy

This report assesses the gender sensitivity of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). Drawing on continental practice and scholarship, it identifies opportunities for AU member states, civil society, and donors to strengthen the policy’s implementation and its responsi...

11/18/25

Report

The Prospect for Justice in Sudan: An Interview with ICTJ’s Ilaria Martorelli

Despite the enormous challenges, Sudanese civil society and other stakeholders are prioritizing transitional justice, acknowledging the need to address past injustices to end the cycle of conflict in their country. ICTJ continues to support them as they envision and design victim-centered, gender-sensitive, and inclusive strategies. Leading these efforts is ICTJ's Ilaria Martorelli. In this interview, she discusses the prospects for lasting peace, accountability, and repair in Sudan.

10/22/25

by Karsten Rynearson

A woman builds a makeshift shelter made from tree branches and clothing.

In Focus

ICTJ and Bridges of Truth Commemorate Eights Years of Partnership in Damascus

ICTJ and its partners in the Bridges of Truth project hosted an event in Damascus on October 7 to present findings from their recent report on the community dialogues held in April in Syria and to commemorate the project’s eighth anniversary.

10/06/25

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Press Release

ICTJ Welcomes Three New Members to Its Board of Directors

ICTJ is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Ms. Nina Lahoud, Ms. Rajakumari Jandhyala, and Mr. Max Gleischman. “These three individuals bring a wealth of expertise in law, economics, diplomacy, and strategic communication to ICTJ. Their diverse perspectives and proven leadership will help steer ICTJ as it continues to support victims, strengthen institutions, and foster inclusive societies in the aftermath of conflict and repression,” said Chairperson Robert Cusumano.

09/11/25

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Press Release

In Community Dialogues, Syrians Share Their Stories and Aspirations for Justice

At the end of April in Syria, dozens of local residents in several cities and towns sat down together for the first time to finally speak about their experiences during the 14-year conflict that tore society apart and resulted in countless human rights violations. These community dialogues, organized by ICTJ in partnership with the Bridges of Truth project, provided a safe space for participants to share their stories and hardships, discuss their needs, and express their hopes for justice and reconciliation.

07/18/25

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In Focus

‘Our Pain Turned into Policy’: Advancing Peace and Justice Through Community Dialogue in Syria

This report summarizes the key observations offered by Syrians during community dialogues in April 2025. Convened by Bridges of Truth, a collaboration of Syrian civil society organizations and ICTJ, the dialogues captured a wide spectrum of perspectives and experiences and provided va...

07/16/25

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Report

AU and EU Hold Expert Seminar on Reparations and Transitional Justice in Africa

Abuja, June 19, 2025—The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Consortium implementing the Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa (ITJA), led by the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and co-implemented by the Africa Transitional Justice...

06/19/25

The logos for the African Union and the European Union on top of a series of decorative lines and the title "Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa"

Press Release

Gambians Break the Silence on Sexual Violence in ICTJ-Held Community Dialogues

From May 25 to June 1, 2025, ICTJ held a series of community dialogues in three rural regions of the Gambia on sexual and gender-based violence, including crimes committed during the Yahya Jammeh dictatorship. The dialogues brought together 122 individuals, including community leaders, victims, and young people, to share their experiences and discuss pathways for justice.

06/17/25

In Focus

ICTJ Welcomes Establishment of Syria’s New National Commissions for Transitional Justice and the Missing

ICTJ welcomes the formation of two new independent institutions in Syria: the National Commission for Transitional Justice and the National Commission for the Missing. Established by presidential decree, these commissions represent a historic step forward in acknowledging the demands of victims and their families and formally responding to the widespread violations committed in Syria over the last decades.

05/22/25

Demonstrators gather around a three-dimensional sculpture of the English word "Truth," waving placards.

Opinion

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