International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

08/19/2026

"Once the National Dialogue is complete, transitional justice will be operationalized. We are committed as one stakeholder – the Government." — H.E. Mr. Belayhun Yirga Kifile, State Minister of Justice of .

Speaking to over 100 civil society leaders, victims' associations, and international partners at the DIMTS national convening in Addis Ababa, State Minister Belayhun announced that the Government of Ethiopia has officially commenced preparatory work to implement the National Transitional Justice Policy. Recognizing the vital role of grassroots partners, he noted that the evidence and frameworks generated through the DIMTS project have laid crucial foundations that will directly inform draft laws and upcoming institutions.

This high-level commitment was matched by key partners during the two-day gathering. Anna Lixi of the European Union Delegation reaffirmed continued EU support for Ethiopia’s process, emphasizing mental health and psychosocial support as essential components of victim rights. ICTJ Ethiopia Lead Samrawit Tassew and civil society delegates underscored that while this project phase is closing, the collaborative momentum behind victim-centered justice is moving forward with strong national and institutional backing.

08/14/2026

| ICTJ expresses its solidarity with the Colombian people as they face the aftermath of the worst earthquake recorded in the country in the last decade.

In particular, ICTJ stands in solidarity with its partners and allies in the Pacific region, and with the communities who were hit hardest by the earthquake. Many of the people living in these territories have also directly suffered the consequences of the country's armed conflict, making them acutely vulnerable.

In these areas, communication and access to basic services, such as health care and housing, have long been limited—a reality that must be considered in both the emergency response and subsequent reconstruction process.

In this context, it is essential that the emergency responders reach the affected communities in a timely and appropriate manner, taking into account the specific circumstances of each territory and the people who live there.

In this respect, the emergency response and rebuilding efforts could present an opportunity to reduce the historical gaps in infrastructure, access to services, and the quality of local state institutions, all of which have unfairly burdened these communities.

Finally, ICTJ commends the outpouring of solidarity from individuals and organizations in Colombia that have been working around the clock/tirelessly to assist those affected by the earthquake.

08/14/2026

💬 "Redress, especially for particularly vulnerable survivors such as those of conflict-related sexual violence [CRSV], should be provided as early as possible."

Kateryna Busol of International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) on working with survivors of CRSV to achieve justice and redress.

08/14/2026

⚖️ What does justice mean to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)?

Kateryna Busol, of
International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), discusses why criminal accountability is not the only factor, and why it's important that all survivor voices are heard.

08/07/2026

What does it mean to leave home when you’re young? How do you stay connected to the place you left behind? How do you redefine your identity? And what happens when migration is not simply a choice, but the consequence of political instability, contlict, or a lack of opportunities?

These questions are at the heart of Overseas: Young Migrant Voices from Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia, ICTJ’s new book that brings together the stories of 18 young people who share, in their own words, the hopes, fears, sacrifices, and resilience that have shaped their migration journeys.

Born out of an ICTJ writing contest launched in 2023, the book reminds us that behind every migration statistic is a deeply personal story: one of loss and belonging, but also of courage, determination, and the search for dignity. These stories are more than testimonies. They are part of a collective memory and a call to imagine societies where young people can choose to stay.

Overseas is available in English, Arabic, and French.

More information in our bio.

08/03/2026

| Days away from the official change of government in Colombia, ICTJ’s Maria Camila Moreno sat with El Espectador's Gustavo Montes Arias to explain the importance of the –now final– first rulings of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and talk about the complexities surrounding their necessary implementation.

This interview was originally published in Spanish by El Espectador.

Read it in English here:

In an interview first published in "El Espectador," ICTJ’s María Camila Moreno discusses the first rulings of Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the state’s obligations to implement them, and why restorative justice is vital to lasting peace.

07/27/2026

What does it mean to leave home when you're young? How do you stay connected to the place you left behind? How do you redefine your identity? And what happens when migration is not simply a choice, but the consequence of political instability, conflict, or a lack of opportunities?

These questions are at the heart of Overseas: Young Migrant Voices from Lebanon, Libya, and Tunisia, ICTJ's new book that brings together the stories of 18 young people who share, in their own words, the hopes, fears, sacrifices, and resilience that have shaped their migration journeys.

Born out of an ICTJ writing contest launched in 2023, the book reminds us that behind every migration statistic is a deeply personal story: one of loss and belonging, but also of courage, determination, and the search for dignity. These stories are more than testimonies. They are part of a collective memory and a call to imagine societies where young people can choose to stay.

Overseas is available in English, Arabic, and French.

Learn more here: https://www.ictj.org/resource-library/overseas-young-migrant-voices-lebanon-libya-and-tunisia

07/17/2026

🗨️ 'In situations where mass atrocities have been committed, our traditional mechanisms and tools to achieve justice are simply not sufficient any more.'

Anna Myriam Roccatello of the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) speaks on the courage shown by victims of mass human rights violations as they wait for redress.

07/17/2026

Every 17th of July, we commemorate the Day of International Criminal Justice.

For many years, this day has been referred to as “International Justice Day” by several human rights groups, UN agencies, and governments. However, we should not only equate the work of the International Criminal Court and international criminal justice to international justice.

In the words of ICTJ Senior Expert Ruben Carranza, this misconception could have “grave social and economic consequences for obtaining the forms of justice that victims in fact need and deserve, as well as implications for which perpetrators can be pursued and held accountable”.

🧐 Read Carranza’s article on the matter here: https://www.ictj.org/latest-news/don%E2%80%99t-call-it-%E2%80%98international-justice-day%E2%80%99

Look at the images below to explore this crucial distinction.