MEDIA ADVISORY
The African Union Commission (Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), in collaboration with the High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN), will host the Sixth African Transitional Justice Forum under the theme:
“Transitional Justice and Social Capital in Africa”
The Forum will take place in Lomé, Togo, from 7 to 9 September 2022.
The African Transitional Justice Forum, first launched in 2017, is convened annually as a continental platform for dialogue, experience-sharing and reflection on the state of transitional justice in Africa. It provides an opportunity to assess progress, identify emerging challenges, share good practices and generate knowledge to strengthen transitional justice processes across the continent.
The 2022 edition aligns with the African Union’s 2022 Theme of the Year and Agenda 2063, offering a platform to examine the relationship between transitional justice, development and social transformation. While poverty, inequality and underdevelopment may not directly cause armed conflict or human rights violations, they can exacerbate existing tensions and undermine peace, resilience and sustainable development.
Event Details
Date: 7–9 September 2022
Time: From 09:00 West Africa Time (WAT) | 11:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST) | 12:00 East Africa Time (EAT)
Venue: Hôtel 2 Février, Lomé, Togo
The Forum will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person or virtually.
Virtual Registration
Participants wishing to join online are invited to register in advance via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrc-igpjksGdQNkShltvh-7N3cvV94v8Nc
Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the information required to join the meeting.
Objectives
The Sixth African Transitional Justice Forum seeks to:
- Examine the extent to which transitional justice processes have integrated initiatives aimed at achieving “The Africa We Want”, in line with the African Union Theme of the Year and Agenda 2063;
- Assess the relevance and application of transitional justice in addressing emerging challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and intra- and cross-border conflicts, all of which affect the resilience, food security and socio-economic development of African communities;
- Generate practical recommendations for the effective implementation of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) and the Study on Transitional Justice and Human and Peoples’ Rights in Africa, with a view to responding to existing and emerging threats to peace, democracy and constitutional governance across the continent.
Participants
The Forum will bring together representatives of:
- African Union Member States;
- African Union organs and institutions;
- Academic and research institutions;
- Transitional justice practitioners;
- Policymakers;
- Civil society organizations;
- Development partners; and
- Other stakeholders working on transitional justice, peacebuilding and reconciliation in Africa.
Official Hashtags
#TJinAfrica | #ATJF2022
Media Invitation
Members of the media are invited to cover the opening session of the Forum on 7 September 2022 at 09:00 WAT, either in person at the Hôtel 2 Février in Lomé or virtually via the online platform.
Media Contacts
African Union Commission
Mr John Ikubaje
Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Email: GbodiJ@africa-union.org
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
Ms Gugu Nonjinge
Email: GNonjinge@csvr.org.za
High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN)
Ms Yolande Lovi
Head of Communications Unit
Email: loviyolande@gmail.com
Directorate of Information and Communication
African Union Commission
Email: DIC@african-union.org
Website: www.au.int
