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Organizations and Websites African Transitional Justice Research Network (ATJRN) (a program of CSVR)   2008
Source: http://www.transitionaljustice.netThe African Transitional Justice Research Network (ATJRN) is a capacity building network that seeks to improve the capacity of local level researchers and civil society organizations in African countries so that they can effectively inform and evaluate transitional justice mechanisms; strengthen human rights advocacy; and address the obstacles which hamper knowledge sharing amongst civil society on the African continent. The website houses a library of TJ resources, a database of TJ organizations working in Africa, as well as up to date information on workshops, conferences, university courses, and funding opportunities.
Organizations and Websites International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)   2008
Source: http://www.ictj.orgThe International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) was founded in 2001 with the vision of helping societies heal by accounting for and addressing past crimes after a period of repressive rule or armed conflict. Since its creation the ICTJ has worked in over 35 countries. The ICTJ website grants access to a substantial collection of the center’s publications on various TJ issues, as well as information about their international fellowships, TJ courses and seminars, and a variety of TJ related affinity groups.
Organizations and Websites Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR)   2008
Source: http://www.ijr.org.za/ The South African Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) was established to promote reconciliation, transitional justice and democratic nation-building in Africa by means of research, analysis and selective intervention. The website provides information about the institute’s programs, publications by partner organizations and a database of TJ literature.
Organizations and Websites Justice in Perspective: Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation in Transition (a program of CSVR)   2008
Source: http://www.justiceinperspective.org.za The Justice in Perspective site is a project of the South African Center for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) and contains an overview of the transitional justice processes, which have been, and are currently being, undertaken or explored by various countries. The site houses a region specific database on TJ efforts around the world, as well as access to reports on the outcomes of these endeavors. In addition to literature and research, it gives the user access to information on events, conferences and funding opportunities as well as access to the TJ list serve.
Organizations and Websites Radio Netherlands Worldwide – International Justice News   2008
Source: www.internationaljustice.nl The International Justice website delivers the latest news on international justice issues. It is a creation of The Hague Justice Portal (HJP), a portal on information, news and research on the Hague organizations in the fields of international peace, justice and security, and Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW), the Dutch world broadcasting service and a multimedia organization). The website provides a global platform for debate in the field of international law, peace and security that includes background, news and analysis on current affairs and trends in international justice worldwide. It also RSS feeds and frequently updated content, delivering the latest news on international justice.
Organizations and Websites Strategic Choices in the Design of Truth Commissions   2008
Source: http://www.truthcommission.org A collaboration of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, Search for Common Ground, and the European Centre for Common Ground, this website uses data on five truth commissions (Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, and South Africa) to provide readable and concise information on truth commissions for prospective decision-makers contemplating the establishment of truth commissions. The information is organized around key thematic issues (political context, sponsorship, mandate, composition, resources, proceedings, amnesty, dissemination, continuation) that any future truth commission is likely to encounter. The website also contains links to truth commission reports and to other organizations involved in truth commissions around the world. The content is available in English or French.
Organizations and Websites Track Impunity Always (TRIAL)   2008
Source: http://www.trial-ch.org/en/home.html The goals of Track Impunity Always (TRIAL) is to fight against impunity for the perpetrators, accomplices and instigators of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of torture by defending the interests of victims before the Swiss courts and the International Criminal Court. The TRIAL site offers updates on key international trials and breaking news, access to background documents on TJ mechanisms, as well as background and legal briefs on important international justice cases.
Organizations and Websites Transitional Justice Data Base Project (University of Wisconsin-Madison)   2008
Source: http://users.polisci.wisc.edu/tjdb/The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Transitional Justice Data Base Project provides the most comprehensive online bibliography on transitional justice. In addition, the website provides teaching resources on transitional justice for undergrad and graduate studies, as well as extensive links to TJ resources and centers, official websites of trials and truth commissions, and international and regional courts.
Organizations and Websites Transitional Justice Forum (TJF)   2008
Source: http://www.tj-forum.org The Transitional Justice Forum provides resources and multi-disciplinary discussion on the challenges of justice during transitions. The site has an extensive list of links to TJ organizations, institutions and resources. A topical index provides access to TJF posts on TJ efforts across the globe.
Organizations and Websites African TJ Network (Network of Transitional Justice Researchers; an international listserve of ATJRN)  |  African TJ Network (Network of Transitional Justice Researchers; an international listserve of ATJRN)   2008
Source: http://www.transitionaljustice.orgThe listserve (http://listserv.aaas.org/mailman/listinfo/tjnetwork) of the ATJRN provides a vehicle for researchers working in the area of transitional justice to communicate with each other and share resources. The site (http://www.transitionaljustice.org) allows users to leave comments for debate and sign up for the network’s email updates.
Organizations and Websites United States Institute of Peace – Truth Commissions Digital Collection   2008
Source: http://www.usip.org/library/truth.html The United States Institute of Peace, a US Congressionally funded, non-partisan institute, houses the Truth Commissions Digital Collection, an online resource containing decrees establishing truth commissions and similar bodies of inquiry worldwide, and the reports issued by such groups. In addition to background on 24 of the world’s truth commissions and bodies of inquiry, the site contains links to online journals and research papers on TJ and truth commissions.
Organizations and Websites FriEnt, Working Group on Development and Peace  
Source: FriEnt, Working Group on Development and PeaceEstablished in 2001, FriEnt is an association of seven German governmental and non-governmental organizations. Its primary objectives are to promote peacebuilding within members' strategies, capacity building, promote joint learning, and support networking. It has a transitional justice section which addresses the concepts and issues behind transitional justice to address challenges faced by development and peacebuilding practitioners.
 

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