26 Nov

Expert Discussion | Transitional Justice and Current Conflicts

Organized by:Secretariat of the Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law
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Join our expert discussion on Transitional Justice and Current Conflicts, organized by Impunity Watch, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Platform.  

During this event, we will host highly distinguished experts with recent first-hand experiences of transitional justice in a wide variety of contexts, including Guatemala, Colombia, Burundi, Sri Lanka, Libya, Iraq/ Syria, Afghanistan, and Sudan/ South Sudan. Through an interactive discussion, the experts and participants will reflect on whether their experiences have a broader significance for the field of transitional justice, and whether transitional justice is a tool to reduce violence in today’s world.

The event is a side event to an international expert meeting that aims to inform the MFA’s practical guide on Transitional Justice approaches in its Rule of Law programming in conflict affected areas. This open panel discussion will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to this endeavor. We kindly encourage you to share your experiences and expertise during this event and to engage in a constructive dialogue with the view to inform this policy development process. 

Background

Contemporary conflicts are confronting the international community with new challenges, many of which go beyond the confines of borders or societies. A decade ago, transitional justice was widely considered as a necessary step for countries to emerge from a history of dictatorship or conflict. But with the emergence of current conflicts and new dynamics, is its relevance waning or is it still considered as a tool to enable societies to emerge from cycles of violence?

Please consult this link for the program of the event.

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