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Transitional Justice
The path from war to peace: reconciliation, truth commissions, tribunals, strengthening local law and human rights issues
Mo. 19. April 2010, 9.00 Uhr bis Mi. 21. April 2010, 18.00 Uhr
“Transitional Justice” has emerged in fragile societies seeking to build peace by asserting justice in the aftermath of systemic violations of human rights. Different societies and governments have formulated different options, ranging from a rather formal approach (i.e. domestic prosecutions, international courts of justice, national truth commissions) to civil intervention (i.e. dialogue projects, perpetrator-victim reconciliation, commemoration/educational work). Generally it is less about an either-or but rather about building a solid basis for a sustainable peace by a reasonable combination of different approaches. Some basic lessons are transferable across different regions. However, this should not be limited to a mere export without taking into consideration local circumstances and potentials. Further it is important not to neglect the psychological impact war and violence might have on people.
The training will give an overview of the different instruments of transitional justice, the multiple and complex processes in this context and their possible contribution to conflict transformation. Case studies of civil society initiatives and examples will be examined and participants will reflect on possible conclusions for peace work in other conflict zones.
Inhalte
- The training will give you an introduction into the transitional justice mechanisms at the international level.
- The training will provide you to think about judicial response to the crimes of the past, its advantages and dilemmas of prosecuting responsible, with a focus on the work and achievements of the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia and domestic war crimes trials.
- The training will give you an overview of up to now truth commissions and other tools for establishment of truth in post-conflict societies.
- Participants shall have an opportunity to. identify the role of reparations, memorials in transitional justice
- The training will provide you to think deeper about challenges of transitional justice in post-conflict society, such as impunity, denial of crimes, and acknowledgment of truth and accountability.
Lernziele
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Participants have gained an overview of different mechanisms of Transitional Justice and of their role in conflict transformation, democratization and peace processes.
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Participants understand the need to see each Transitional Justice situation as unique and dynamic.
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Participants recognize the necessity to have a holistic approach to transitional justice mechanisms.
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Participants are able to include different aspects and issues of transitional justice in project developing, planning and intervention.
Trainer/-in
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Sprachliche Anforderungen
A very good command of English is indispensable to be able to follow the course adequately and for good learning results. You have to be able to express yourself fluently and to understand detailed texts on complex subjects.
Zielgruppe
Experts with at least one year project work abroad
Teilnahmegebühr (inkl. Mittag- und Abendessen)
Preis:
€ 405.00
Zusätzliche Kosten bei Übernachtung im Tagungshaus (pro Nacht inkl. Frühstück):
€ 55.00
WICHTIGE HINWEISE
The Training for Peace is part of the 9-Week Qualification Course which is attended by 8 people aiming to be certified as "Peace and Conflict Consultant".
We offer an early bird price if you register up to six weeks in advance. If you register less than two weeks beforehand we cannot arrange accomodation for you.
The Academy can not provide any scholarships itself, nor waive the training fee nor arrange funding by other organisations. Applicants who can not cover the training fee in full will not be considered!
When transfering the training fee from a non-german account, please have in mind that it might take up to three weeks until we receive the money and that there might be transfer charges to be paid by your side.
Cancellations shall be in writing only and be received 10 work days before the start of the course or event at the latest. Otherwise the AfC will charge the participant as follows:
- 10 to 3 work days before the course/event: 50% of all costs
- less than 3 work days/non-attendance without written cancellation: 100 % of all costs
If you should need a visa for Germany, please make sure to register at least six weeks before the start of the training. Since the visa application process takes quite a while, we cannot accept registrations later than this deadline.