M. Caslini (2025), How Does the State’s Obligation to Prevent Genocide Overlap with and Differ from that of Offering Guarantees of Its Non-Recurrence?
The article of Martina Caslini, “How Does the State’s Obligation to Prevent Genocide Overlap with and Differ from that of Offering Guarantees of Its Non-Recurrence?” explores the relationship between a state’s obligation to prevent genocide and its obligation to offer guarantees of its non-repetition. Despite their formal distinction, the study demonstrates significant intersections in practice, addressing a largely neglected area of international law that is especially timely amid ongoing debates on state responsibility and transitional justice.
The first ruling of the JEP against the former FARC leaders
The Special Jurisdiction for Peace has issued its first conviction, inspired by the principles of restorative justice: the former guerrilla members will be required to commit for eight years to projects aimed at reparation for the victims and the construction of collective memory.
Is Satisfaction with Democracy Higher After Transitional Justice Trials?
Javier Padilla’s article explores whether trials within transitional justice increase citizens’ satisfaction with democracy.
Reducing Mass Atrocities Through Transitional Justice
The article by Claire Greenstein and David Muchlinski examines the effectiveness of transitional justice in preventing mass atrocities.
The Gender Impact of Post-Conflict Reparations
On April 6th in Turin, the conference titled The Gender Impact of Post-Conflict Reparations: Historical, Philosophical, and Legal Perspectives.
The Failed Reconciliation: The Role of the Judiciary in Post-fascist Italy and the Togliatti Amnesty
The chapter “The Failed Reconciliation: The Role of the Judiciary in Post-fascist Italy and the Togliatti Amnesty” examines the 1946 Togliatti Amnesty as a pivotal moment in Italy’s post-fascist transition.
‘The Strength Even to Comprehend the Incomprehensible’: Rereading Adorno in the Age of Authoritarian Resurgence
“The article “‘The Strength Even to Comprehend the Incomprehensible’: Rereading Adorno in the Age of Authoritarian Resurgence” explores Theodor W. Adorno’s reflections on working through the past, applying them to the analysis of today’s political landscape, marked by the rise of authoritarian movements.
The effect of war exposure on children; an exploration of conflict and post-conflict gendered experiences
The study by Roos van der Haer and Kathleen J. Brown, “The Effect of War Exposure on Children: An Exploration of Conflict and Post-Conflict Gendered Experiences”, examines the experiences of boys and girls in armed conflicts and assesses whether these gendered experiences have influenced social relationships in the post-war period.
Indigenous judges at the special jurisdiction for peace: reimagining the role of transitional justice judges
Nina Bries Silva’s article, published in The International Journal of Human Rights, examines the role of Indigenous judges in facilitating the participation of Indigenous groups in the Colombian transitional justice process and strengthening epistemic dialogue.
Navigating Pathways Toward Transitional Justice in Ukraine
In these times, when the topic of promoting peace in Ukraine is at the forefront of public debate, we recommend reading the Research brief “Navigating Pathways Toward Transitional Justice in Ukraine,” which focuses on the prospects for transitional justice in the country.