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Johannesburg · Johannesburg“In the current global climate, the pursuit of reparatory justice becomes not only a historical imperative but a political necessity essential for defending the dignity, agency, and futures of African people,” stated Professor Tim Murithi, Head of Peacebuilding Interventions at the IJR, in his remarks at the Reparatory Justice Surgery in Johannesburg on 3 July. His statement was read on his behalf by Nyasha Mpani, Project Leader for the Data for…Read Article
Advancing Strategies for Reparatory Justice in Africa: Reflections from Southern Africa
South Africa · South AfricaIt is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) announces the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Jan Hofmeyr, who served as Programme Head: Policy and Research. Jan was a gifted futurist and socio-political analyst, deeply committed to the advancement of justice, good governance, and democracy across the African continent. For many years, he spearheaded critical research and…Read Article
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation Mourns the Passing of Jan Hofmeyr, Head of Policy and Research
South Africa · South AfricaEvery year, South Africa commemorates Youth Day in memory of the brave young people who led the 1976 Soweto Uprising. But beyond the commemorations lies an urgent question: what does it mean to be a young person in today’s South Africa, and how do we capitalise on the radical, political power of today’s youth, which resembles that of the youth of 1976, from the #RhodesMustFall Movement to the #FeesMustFall Movement and the everyday struggles for…Read Article
