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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

Sudanese Victims and Civil Society Leaders Set Out Justice Priorities for Durable Peace

As Sudan’s devastating conflict enters its fourth year, the priorities of victims and Sudanese civilians must be central to efforts to end the violence and build sustainable peace. Against this backdrop, ICTJ and the Government of the Netherlands convened a policy roundtable in The Hague on advancing victim-centered justice for durable peace in Sudan.
09/16/26
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Press Release

Overseas: Young Migrant Voices from Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia

This book features testimonies of young migrants originally from or currently residing in Lebanon, Libya, or Tunisia who left their home countries for political or socioeconomic reasons. The authors all took part in ICTJ’s 2023 writing contest titled “Overseas.” The contest aimed to e...

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Book

In a New Book, Young Migrants from Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia Share Their Stories

Even though young people were driving forces behind the revolutions in Tunisia, Libya, and Lebanon, their lives have not significantly improved since then. Many have been pushed to leave their home countries for socioeconomic or political reasons. A new ICTJ book features the testimonies of 18 young migrants who made this difficult choice.

07/27/26
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Press Release

Advancing Gender Justice in Uganda: An Assessment of the National Transitional Justice Policy

This report examines the gender sensitivity of Uganda’s National Transitional Justice Policy (NTJP) and its potential to deliver inclusive justice for victims of conflict. While the NTJP represents a significant policy achievement, gaps in implementation, participation, and gender inc...

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Report

Why Victims Must Lead the Way to Peace in Sudan

As the world marks the third anniversary of the brutal war in Sudan, it is a moment to reflect on a conflict that rarely receives the media attention it deserves and to consider the millions of Sudanese caught in cycles of violence.

04/15/26

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Ilaria Martorelli

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Opinion

Human Rights Defenders from Sudan and the Wider Region Harness the Power of Digital, Open-Source Investigative Tools

ICTJ recently convened human rights defenders, journalists, and lawyers from Libya, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen for a workshop on digital, open-source investigations. Held on November 3-8 in Kampala, Uganda, the course trained participants on open-source tools with a view to strengthening their work investigating, documenting, and monitoring human rights violations.

03/17/26
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In Focus

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

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...

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Report

The Conviction of Abd-Al-Rahman and What It Means for Victims Amid Ongoing Atrocities in Sudan 

On October 6, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (also known as Ali Kushayb) guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur between August 2003 and March 2004. This landmark verdict counters cycles of impunity in Sudan and sends a powerful message that these crimes are not tolerated.

11/04/25

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Ilaria Martorelli

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Opinion