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Building Bridges for a More Just Future: ICTJ at 25

Long before ICTJ existed, societies everywhere wrestled with the justice-related dilemmas caused by violent conflict, and victims, communities, and courageous leaders found answers of their own. What was missing was a place where people who took part in those different experiences could meet, share knowledge and lessons, and build a community to respond together to the evolving challenges to justice and peace. In 2001, ICTJ was created to be that place and to catalyze a collective effort to address massive human rights violations and build a peaceful, inclusive, and just future.

11/04/26

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Fernando Travesí-Sanz

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Opinion

ICTJ Commends 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Navi Pillay

ICTJ welcomes the recognition of Navi Pillay as the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and expresses its deep appreciation for her lifelong commitment to human rights, international law, and justice for victims of international crimes.

10/09/26
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Opinion

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

What an ICC Trial of the Philippines Former Strongman Can and Cannot Do

On February 27, 2026, the International Criminal Court concluded its confirmation of charges hearing in the case against former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who stands accused of committing crimes against humanity. ICTJ Senior Expert Ruben Carranza, who is Filipino-American, reflects on this case in connection with his recent lecture on transitional justice and Duterte's war on drugs at Georgetown University.

04/01/26

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Ruben Carranza

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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

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

ICTJ-led Events Spotlight the Needs of Syrian and Ugandan Victims at the ICC’s Annual Assembly of State Parties

On December 2 to 6, 2024, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Assembly of States Parties—the court’s management oversight and legislative body—held its 23rd session in The Hague. As in previous years, ICTJ took an active part, and its experts joined many of the discussions sharing their knowledge and insight. ICTJ organized two side events, one focusing on Syrian victims and another on reparations for victims in Northern Uganda.

12/18/24
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In Focus

Amplifying Redress: The Ongwen Reparations Order and Justice for Victims of International Crimes in Uganda

In February 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered its long-awaited reparations order in the case of The Prosecutor vs. Dominic Ongwen. Nearly two decades after the ICC intervened in Northern Uganda, this milestone decision both acknowledges the suffering of survivors and underscores the complexities and limitations of international justice. For victims who have waited for justice for over two decades, the order has been bittersweet.

12/03/24
Reparations in Uganda
Opinion

‘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

When Windows of Opportunity for Peace and Justice Close

In the wake of the recent contentious presidential elections, Venezuelans from all walks of life took to the streets to express their collective distrust of the official results, outrage over their country's dire economic and political crisis, and demand for transformative change. For a brief moment, their sheer numbers and the of unity of their voices gave hope that a window of opportunity had opened for real change. In countries grappling with massive human rights violations, from time to time, a window of opportunity does in fact open for society to come together and a forge path toward peace and justice. Unfortunately, such windows do not remain open indefinitely.

09/05/24

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Fernando Travesí-Sanz

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Opinion