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Artists and Justice Leaders Explore Creative Avenues for Truth, Justice, and Societal Transformation

At an ICTJ-organized symposium in Istanbul, artists, civil society leaders, journalists, academics, and transitional justice practitioners from around the world discussed the ways art can serve as a catalyst for change in societies emerging from conflict or repression as well as explored local non-state-led approaches to truth seeking and truth telling.

09/23/26
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In Focus

Complying with JEP Rulings Is an Obligation of the Colombian State, Not the Current Government

In an interview first published in "El Espectador," ICTJ’s María Camila Moreno discusses the first rulings of Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the state’s obligations to implement them, and why restorative justice is vital to lasting peace.

07/23/26

by Gustavo Montes Arias

Magistrates of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and members of the last Secretariat of the FARC guerrilla listen to a victim's intervention as part of the first Acknowledgment Hearing of Macrocase 01
In Focus

From Combat to Territorial Control: Recommendations for a Security Policy Adapted to Contemporary Violence in Colombia

Colombia currently faces a transformed, fragmented form of violence centered on territorial and social control rather than the traditional insurgency. This briefing paper argues that state security strategies remain misaligned, relying on outdated military approaches and metrics. To a...

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Briefing Paper

From Combat to Territorial Control: Adapting Security Policy to Contemporary Violence in Colombia

Colombia currently faces a transformed, fragmented form of violence centered on territorial and social control rather than the traditional insurgency. This report argues that state security strategies remain misaligned, relying on outdated military approaches and metrics. To avoid lon...

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Naryi Vargas Cáceres

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Report

The Amnesty Law in Venezuela: A Step Toward Democracy?

On February 19, 2026, Venezuela’s National Assembly passed the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence, which seeks to extinguish criminal liability for certain acts committed in the country over the past 26 years. While the law has sparked debate, it undeniably represents a significant development in the country's political landscape.

03/23/26
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Opinion

The Expert’s Choice 2025 Year in Review

Throughout 2025, ICTJ’s experts offered thoughtful analysis on conflicts and major political developments in more than 10 countries as part of the World Report newsletter. Their insightful commentaries shed light on the obstacles that victims, civil society, and their partners must navigate as they pursue sustainable peace and justice. In this edition, we look back on the past year through the Expert’s Choice column.

01/06/26
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Opinion

A Shadow Over Democracy in Colombia

On June 8, Colombia woke up to the grim news that Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old senator and presidential hopeful for the right-wing Centro Democrático party, had been gravely wounded after being shot. More than three weeks have passed since the attack and Uribe remains in critical condition, while Colombians, concerned about renewed democratic instability, have found themselves haunted by ghosts from the past.

07/02/25

by Maria Camila Moreno Múnera

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Opinion

New ICTJ Report Explores Pathways for Transitional Justice in Yemen

Since 2014, conflict in Yemen has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths, displaced millions, destroyed the economy, and exacerbated systemic marginalization, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophes. Yet currently, transitional justice and reconciliation take up little space in the Yemeni political arena. In this context, ICTJ has released a new report that explores pathways to a just and sustainable peace in Yemen.

03/17/25
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In Focus

Opening Space for Transitional Justice in Yemen

This report explores pathways for transitional justice in Yemen, emphasizing victims’ experiences, political dynamics, and existing justice mechanisms. It examines national and local efforts, including mediation and reconciliation initiatives, and highlights the role of Yemeni civil s...

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Report

‘The Search for People’s Well-Being’: Mainstreaming a Psychosocial Approach to Transitional Justice

The field of transitional justice is increasingly recognizing the relevance of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in contexts of massive human rights violations. Despite growing advocacy and awareness at the global policy level, however, the field lacks a systematic approa...

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Virginie Ladisch and Shayna Lewis

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Report