The Catholic Church and the Conference of Bishops of Togo (CET) continue to receive tributes following the sudden passing of Bishop Nicodème Anani Barrigah-Bénissan, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lomé, on August 4, 2024, at the age of 61. In this context, a ten-member delegation from the High Commission for Reconciliation and the Strengthening of National Unity […]
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Peaceful Legislative and Regional Elections: The President of HCRRUN Received the AU Observer Mission
Having arrived in Togo ahead of the dual legislative and regional elections scheduled for April 29, 2024, the delegation of the African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission, led by Ambassador Calixte Mbari, Head of the Democracy, Human Rights and Elections Division at the Commission of the pan-African institution, met on Thursday, April 25, with the […]
Peaceful legislative and regional elections: HCRRUN alongside the CLPs in actions for peace and non-violence
The electoral process for the combined legislative and regional elections has gained renewed momentum with the launch of the election campaign. Launched on Saturday, April 13, 2024, the campaign is being conducted across the entire national territory, with the participation of political actors, candidates, and civil society leaders. They are engaging in lively debates on […]
2024 Legislative and Regional Elections: HCRRUN Strengthens the Capacities of Local Peace Committees for Peaceful Voting
Members of the Local Peace Committees (LPCs) from the Savanes, Kara, and Centrale Regions participated, from February 19 to 27, 2024, in capacity-building sessions on report writing, conflict prevention and resolution, and support to the High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) in promoting peaceful elections. Initiated by the HCRRUN, this […]
HCRRUN’s 2023 objectives achieved: 3,604 victims compensated and community and collective reparations continued
The High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) held its annual review conference on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Lomé. The meeting provided an opportunity for the institution to review its activities carried out in 2023 and present its financial report. In addition to the individual reparation sessions, which enabled 3,604 victims […]
Community and collective reparations: HCRRUN equips the village of Niki Niki with a medical and social centre
As part of the implementation of Recommendation No. 54 of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (CVJR) on community and collective reparations, the High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) held, on August 8, 2023, the handover ceremony for the medical and social centre in the village of Niki Niki, located in […]
New members of the Local Peace Committees (LPC) installed and trained for the national cause
The High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) proceeded, on June 13, 14, and 15, 2023, in Lomé, with the installation and training of new members of the Local Peace Committees (LPCs). The opening ceremony, chaired by the President of the institution, Ms. Awa Nana-Daboya, was attended by several dignitaries and guests. […]
Terrorism and Violent Extremism: HCRRUN Calls on Local Peace Committees to Play Their Part
Terrorist acts and violent extremism have plagued West African countries for the past decade. The Sahel countries have been severely affected by this phenomenon, which has caused loss of life and spread fear among local populations. Togo has recently faced these security threats in the northernmost part of the country and has taken urgent measures […]
HCRRUN Achieves Its 2022 Objectives: 3,361 Victims Receive Reparations Totalling CFAF 2,556,120,000
The High Commission for Reconciliation and Strengthening of National Unity (HCRRUN) held its annual review conference on 22 December 2022 in Lomé. The event provided an opportunity to present the institution’s achievements during 2022, review the implementation of its programmes and share its financial results with the public. Throughout the year, HCRRUN organized several individual […]