Despite the fact that the concept of transitional justice has widened (“evolved”), proof of its shortcomings has arisen through practice. In the Balkans, it was the original TJ concept that was implemented, relying solely on retributive justice mechanisms, in this case the International Criminal Tribunal and national war crimes proceedings.
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First the Right Way
The two monuments are separated by the main street in the old town of Jajce. Both symbolically and physically separated, the one to fallen fighters of ARBiH next to a mosque, the other to fallen HVO fighters, across the street, under a large cross. Together, the veterans paid their respects to both, thus bringing these two physically and symbolically separate monuments together
“Reconciliation?!” Handbook in Macedonian
The translation of the Handbook came in response to the wishes and needs of people from Macedonia
Srebrenica is warning and motivation all year long
Let us do less of what is perceived as “popular” for July 11th and do more of what is right for BiH; and let us look at mine, yours and ours Srebrenica for the will, strength and desire needed to make the changes we all need.
We joined White Armband Day in Prijedor
At the invitation of our friends from Prijedor, on 31 May, we joined in marking International White Armband Day to commemorate the civilians and children killed in Prijedor
“It is political to remove eternity out of hatred”
To come face to face with yourself, with others, to regain and re-earn the trust of others, to believe that we can and must live together, these are just some of the steps that the veterans undertake when making visits across the region. By no means easy, these steel-shod steps rung out loud and clear, confident and without fear, throughout our time in Niš and Aleksinac
Third Student Training in Peacebuilding: Generational Responsibility?!
The third peacebuilding training for students from BiH is complete. We identified the need for this type of peace education geared at students for the first time four years ago, when we organised the first peacebuilding training for students from BiH.
New handbook: Nonviolence!
Our new handbook, bringing together experience gained over 20 years of trainings, has just come out in print.
Peacebuilding Strategy – A Regional Need
Full text of the Peacebuilding Strategy