International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

What is the future of transitional justice in a shifting geopolitical context in Africa, Europe and beyond🌍?

Today, June 10, and tomorrow, June 11, we are pleased to convene the 6th AU-EU Transitional Justice Seminar, the third held under the framework of the Initiative for Transitional Justice in Africa ( ).

In this occasion, this annual gathering of experts, practitioners and policymakers will discuss lessons learned, reflect on emerging challenges, assess shifts in the transitional justice landscape, and strategize on the future of accountability efforts.

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African Union
EU Delegation to the African Union
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund
European External Action Service - EEAS

06/03/2026

Can move beyond recurring cycles of conflict without accountability?

As violence and displacement continue to affect communities across the country, ICTJ’s latest Expert’s Choice explores how decades of impunity have contributed to Lebanon’s ongoing crisis. From domestic actors to armed groups and regional parties involved in the conflict, accountability remains elusive.

The question is not only how Lebanon recovers, but whether lasting peace is possible without justice and accountability for all.

Read our latest Expert’s Choice: https://www.ictj.org/latest-news/lebanon%E2%80%99s-accountability-crisis

05/27/2026

| Join our upcoming global transitional justice webinar! 🚨

We will discuss the complex legal status of ’s foreign fighters alongside the authors of the report "Combatants, Mercenaries or Victims of Human Trafficking?" from Truth Hounds and FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights, as well as an independent Kazakh lawyer and a Kenyan journalist and researcher investigating Russia’s recruitment in Kenya and other African countries.

🗓 June, 3
🕓 16:00–17:30 Kyiv | 09:00–10:30 NY | 15:00–16:30 CET
🌐 English
🔗 Register via this link: https://uba.ua/eng/events/vebnar-khizhacke-verbuvannja-rosju-pravovijj-status-nozemnikh-bjjcv-putna-ta-mzhnarodnikh-vjjskovopolonenikh-v-ukrainskomu-polon/auth

Questions for discussion:
🔹 How can we define the legal status of the foreign fighters recruited by Russia in a «predatory manner»? Does current international law provide a sufficient framework for defining this phenomenon?
🔹 Where does "mercenary" end and “human trafficking victim” start? Can participants in the Russian aggressive war be victims at the same time?
🔹 What are the approaches to the legal definition of Russia's foreign fighters in their home countries? Is it possible to unify the approaches? Are there any efficient means to halt Russia’s recruitment at the disposal of the international community, as well as the recruits' home countries?
🔹 What strategy should Ukraine pursue regarding the hashtag from third countries that might have been lured into the Russian army by force or scam? Does hashtag provide any solutions for such complex cases? Were there any precedents in that regard?

Speakers:
🔹 Artur Alkastov, independent lawyer and co-author of the report, Kazakhstan;
🔹 Dmytro Koval, Co-Executive Director of the Truth Hounds, Ukraine;
🔹 Ilia Nuzov, Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk for the FIDH, co-author of the report, Belgium;
🔹 Rosemary Tollo, Kenyan journalist investigating the recruitment in African countries, Netherlands/Kenya.

Moderators: Inna Liniova, Director, UBAHRI; and Maria Tomak, co-author of the report, advocacy expert, Truth Hounds.

Co-organisers: Truth Hounds, Асоціація правників України / Ukrainian Bar Association, International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), Факультет правничих наук НаУКМА

05/27/2026

Приєднуйтесь до вебінару, присвяченому хижацькому вербуванню Росією! Під час вебінару автори звіту "Комбатанти, найманці чи жертви торгівлі людьми?" від Truth Hounds і FIDH, незалежний юрист із Казахстану, а також кенійська журналістка й дослідниця, яка вивчає російське вербування в Кенії та інших африканських країнах, обговорять складний правовий статус іноземних бійців Росії.

🗓 3 червня | 🕓 16:00–17:30 Київ | 15:00–16:30 CET
🌐 Мова: англійська
🔗 Реєстрація: https://uba.ua/ukr/events/vebnar-khizhacke-verbuvannja-rosju-pravovijj-status-nozemnikh-bjjcv-putna-ta-mzhnarodnikh-vjjskovopolonenikh-v-ukrainskomu-polon/auth

Питання для обговорення:
🔹 Як визначити правовий статус іноземних бійців, завербованих Росією «хижацьким способом»? Чи забезпечує чинне міжнародне право достатню правову базу для визначення цього явища?
🔹 Де закінчується поняття «найманець» і починається «жертва торгівлі людьми»? Чи можуть учасники російської агресивної війни одночасно бути жертвами?
🔹 Які підходи до визначення статусу російських іноземних бійців існують у країнах їхнього походження? Чи можлива уніфікація таких підходів? Які ефективні засоби для припинення російського вербування має міжнародна спільнота та країни походження завербованих?
🔹 Яку стратегію має застосовувати Україна щодо військовополонених із третіх країн, які могли бути втягнуті до російської армії через примус або обман? Чи передбачає міжнародне гуманітарне право рішення для таких складних випадків? Чи існують відповідні прецеденти?

Спікери/-ки:
🔹 Артур Алкастов – незалежний юрист, співавтор звіту, Казахстан;
🔹 Дмитро Коваль – співвиконавчий директор Truth Hounds, Україна;
🔹 Ілля Нузов – керівник напрямку Східної Європи та Центральної Азії в Міжнародній федерації за права людини (FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights), співавтор звіту, Бельгія;
🔹 Розмарі Толло – кенійська журналістка, яка досліджує вербування в африканських країнах, Нідерланди/Кенія.

Модераторки: Інна Ліньова, директорка Інституту прав людини, Асоціація правників України / Ukrainian Bar Association, та Maria Tomak — співавторка звіту, адвокаційна експертка Truth Hounds.

Співорганізатори: Truth Hounds, Асоціація правників України / Ukrainian Bar Association, International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), Факультет правничих наук НаУКМА

05/15/2026

ICTJ deeply mourns jurist and professor Theo van Boven, an eminence and true innovator in the field of international law, as well as a fearless defender of victims globally, who sadly passed away on May 9th. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

We honor his voice, his perspective, and his deep-rooted legacy. Inspired by his resolve, we will continue our commitment to uphold human dignity above all else in the pursuit of justice and lasting peace all over the world, however long it takes.

Read our full tribute here: https://www.ictj.org/latest-news/ictj-mourns-passing-theo-van-boven-pioneer-victims%E2%80%99-rights

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Voices of victims, community leaders, and justice actors came together on Day 2 of the Victim Town-Hall engagements in to discuss progress on reparations and accountability following the TRRC process.

Victims, community leaders, the Reparations Commission, the Special Prosecutor’s Office, National Human Rights Commission, The Gambia, AVLO, and partners engaged in discussions focused on ensuring victims remain at the center of The Gambia’s transitional justice journey, while strengthening public understanding of reparations and accountability processes.

The Chairperson of the Reparations Commission emphasized that “both direct and indirect victims are part of the process,” while noting that reparations go beyond monetary compensation to include broader forms of support and healing.

The town-hall engagements aim to provide victims and communities with clear information on compensation procedures, accountability mechanisms, and opportunities for participation, while also building trust, transparency, and inclusive dialogue across the country.

05/13/2026

Victims, community representatives and key justice stakeholders including the Reparations Commission, the Special Prosecutor’s Office, National Human Rights Commission, the Alliance for Victim-Led Organizations (AVLO), ICTJ and partners gathered for Day 1 of the Victim Town-Hall engagements in focusing on and .

The session created a space for open exchange on the country’s transitional justice process with updates on ongoing reparations efforts, accountability mechanisms and opportunities for victims to contribute meaningfully to shaping justice outcomes.

The Special Prosecutor emphasized the central role of victims in the process noting that the Office exists because of them and encouraged participants to openly share concerns and engage with the available mechanisms.

Discussions throughout the day highlighted the importance of a victim centered approach strengthening trust in institutions and ensuring that justice and reconciliation under the “Never Again” vision remain inclusive and participatory.

05/13/2026

Available now! ICTJ’s latest report “Myths and Ways Forward: Transitional Justice for Ukraine” is available for download at ictj.org.

Why argue in favor of a holistic approach to justice in Ukraine, while conflict, including Russia's perpetration of war crimes and crimes against humanity, is still ongoing?

Because:
🤝🏽it is not true that transitional justice cannot be applied in circumstances of international conflict
🤝🏽measures that fall under the scope of TJ are already being implemented successfully, even if under a different name
🤝🏽approaching justice holistically prioritizes Ukrainian survivors and affected communities, and gives them a better chance of their demands being met

Head of ICTJ’s Ukraine Program highlights these and other key takeaways from this report in the video below!