key term - Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Definition

A Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an official body established to investigate, document, and address human rights abuses that occurred during a specific period of conflict or under a particular regime. Its goal is to uncover the truth about past injustices, promote healing and reconciliation among affected communities, and recommend ways to avoid such issues in the future.

Related terms

Restorative Justice: A system of criminal justice focusing on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.

Human Rights Abuses: Violations against individuals' basic human rights by governments or other powers.

Amnesty: An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses, often used as a tool for national reconciliation