The state of transitional justice in Africa : transitional justice and education in Africa: opportunities and challenges for peace, resilience and sustainable development : report of the Eighth African Transitional Justice Forum, 11-12 September 2024, Port Louis, Mauritius

Abstract

The Eighth African Transitional Justice Forum was convened in Port Louis, Mauritius, on 11-12 September 2024, continuing the forum's critical role in advancing transitional justice across the continent. Organised by the African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, the forum brought together key stakeholders, including African Union member states, national human rights institutions, regional economic communities, practitioners, academics, victim support networks and civil society actors, to engage in meaningful discussions on the state of transitional justice in Africa. Framed by the African Union's 2024 theme, "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality Learning," the forum aimed to underscore the synergy between transitional justice and education as transformative pillars for sustainable peace, social cohesion and reconciliation. Participants explored how education can catalyse positive change, fostering reconciliation, transformative justice and a more resilient social fabric. This focus provided a profound opportunity to address historical injustices and reinforce societal foundations for lasting peace.