Conflict-related sexual violence before truth commissions

A new policy brief presents recommendations for better enabling accountability, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence for conflict-related sexual violence | PICTURE © Sindy Süßengut / Unsplash

A new policy brief from CSVR suggests ways to enhance accountability and redress for conflict-related sexual violence in Africa through truth commissions.

Drawing on examples from African truth commissions, this policy brief from the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation presents recommendations for better enabling accountability, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence for conflict-related sexual violence. Written for policy makers and practitioners working towards holistic transitional justice in Africa, the brief shows how to improve truth-seeking and truth-telling processes to promote lasting redress for victims/survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, with a focus on truth commission mandates, operations, final reports, and recommendations.