Victim Voices
Sonko verdict ‘a big victory’, but not for SGBV victims
The conviction and jailing of former Gambian minister Ousman Sonko for crimes against humanity have been widely hailed as a notable victory for international justice and the fight against impunity,...
Read moreDetailsForgotten Voices: Uganda’s Children Born of War Want to Belong
At a community gathering in Gulu, the sound of clapping and laughter mingles with lively music as a group of young adults dance to the rhythm. Bright smiles adorn their...
Read moreDetailsDying to tell the story: How war has affected the work of journalists in Ethiopia
When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office in 2018, many journalists in Ethiopia were optimistic that the country would transition to a democratic state that respects the independence of the...
Read moreDetailsTales of torture and murder dominate hearing as trial of ex-Gambia minister winds down
Both the aggrieved and the accused had their day in court as the trial of former Gambian government minister Ousman Sonko neared its conclusion in the Federal Court of Bellinzona,...
Read moreDetails14 years later, Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre trial makes significant progress
After 14 years, more than 50 survivors of Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre are seeing significant progress in their quest for justice. Human Rights Watch on 25 September 2023 announced that...
Read moreDetailsCentral African Republic: Special Court hands down first reparations decision
Two wells, two memorials, a total of 26 victims and claimants each receiving sums of 200,000 CFA (around 300 euros) to 1 million CFA (around 1,500 euros): this is the...
Read moreDetailsTears and agony as Uganda survivors recall brutal police attacks
Tears rolled down his cheeks as he spoke. He appeared to be in great agony. “A man took me to another room filled with water up to my waist and...
Read moreDetailsFace-to-face with victims of atrocity crimes: Confronting impact of war on ordinary people
“Not many people think about victims, but they think about the ICC, Dominic Ongwen, Joseph Kony, these warlords. They think about people who have committed these terrible crimes but not...
Read moreDetailsUganda’s war victims can smile again
During the Joint Monitoring Mission to Uganda organised by the Embassy of Ireland in The Hague and the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV), with the assistance of the Embassy of...
Read moreDetailsLook, I’m happy: Tales of resilience, hope, and survival
By Janet Sankale in Gulu, Uganda During the Joint Monitoring Mission to Uganda organised by the Embassy of Ireland in The Hague, and the Trust Fund for Victims, with the assistance...
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