Before, During and After Violent Transitions

We work in contexts of complex transitions, engaging directly with victims and a broad range of stakeholders to prevent and halt atrocities, address organised crime, and support societies in their transition toward the rule of law.

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Call to Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations

The African Center for Transitions Studies (ACT) is launching a new initiative to strengthen CSO engagement in diverse areas of transnational organized crime (TOC) beyond human trafficking and migrant smuggling. The project seeks to broaden national understanding of TOC dynamics—including illicit financial flows, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, environmental crimes, and trafficking in minerals and extractives—and to support CSO-led efforts to build community resilience and contribute to national and regional prevention strategies.

We invite CSOs operating in Ethiopia to connect with us, learn more about the initiative, and explore potential areas of collaboration.

For further information, please contact: actinfo@centerfortransitions.org

We look forward to working together to enhance community resilience and strengthen collective action against TOC in Ethiopia.

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ACT signs MoU with the Ministry of Justice to collaborate on Traditional Justice Issues

Ethiopia's Ministry of Justice is planning to initiate consultations on the draft transitional justice laws in April.

A collection of key documents and resources pertaining to Ethiopia’s transitional justice process is now available at the following link

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Civil society organizations are indispensable in aiding transitional societies, yet many in Africa, including Ethiopia, struggle with implementing effective, long-term strategies for dealing with past violence. The common shortcomings of these organizations — ranging from their absence, rushed initiatives, to a one-size-fits-all approach—stem from a lack of in-depth, localized strategies and an overreliance on external funding and intervention methods. ACT has been established to counter these issues by promoting a shift towards long-term commitment, localized understanding, and early intervention in transitional justice efforts. ACT aims to foster sustainable peace through collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, including local and international experts, victims, and other relevant entities, emphasizing the need for a strategic, comprehensive approach to transitional justice and peacebuilding in Ethiopia and across Africa.

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Transitional Justice Working Group of Experts releases consultations report (available in Amharic)

Harvard Humanitarian Initiative has published a report on the population's perception of transitional justice in Ethiopia based on a household survey.

Read OHCHR-EHRC Findings of Community Consultations on Transitional Justice in Ethiopia here

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Validation Workshops 21-24 Feb 2024

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