7th African Transitional Justice Forum
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The 7th edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum took place in Rabat, Morocco on the 12th to the 14th of September.
The objective of the forum was to reflect on the state of transitional justice within Africa with the theme of “Inclusive and Participatory Governance, Gender Equality and Socio-Economic Justice in Africa”
It was held by the Department of Political Affairs and Peace and Security (PAPS) at the African Union Commission (AUC), the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) and the National Human Rights Council of Morocco (CNDH).
Find out more about the forum here.
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