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Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

Truth and Reconciliation Commissions. Social Justice 12 MUNDY 2012. Purpose of Commission. This register gave members of the public a chance to express their regret at failing to prevent human rights violations and to demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation .

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Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

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  1. Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Social Justice 12 MUNDY 2012

  2. Purpose of Commission • This register gave members of the public a chance to express their regret at failing to prevent human rights violations and to demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation. Source: Truth and Reconciliation - http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/ror/index.htm

  3. Purpose of Commission • Mrs Mary Burton, the TRC Commissioner who proposed the establishment of the register, explains: 'The register has been established in response to a deep wish for reconciliation in the hearts of many South Africans -- people who did not perhaps commit gross violations of human rights but nevertheless wish to indicate their regret for failures in the past to do all they could have done to prevent such violations; people who want to demonstrate in some symbolic way their commitment to a new kind of future in which human rights abuses will not take place. Source: Truth and Reconciliation - http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/ror/index.htm

  4. Purpose of Commission • 'We know that many South Africans are ready and eager to turn away from a past history of division and discrimination. Guilt for wrongdoing needs to be translated into positive commitment to building a better society - the healthiest and most productive form of atonement.' Source: Truth and Reconciliation - http://www.justice.gov.za/trc/ror/index.htm

  5. Results of Commission • Examine a sampling of the interview clips found on: • http://overcomingapartheid.msu.edu/multimedia.php?id=24 • What positive effects result from participation in a Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

  6. Effectiveness of Commissions • How effective are these commissions? Research the effects of a specific commission: • South Africa • Rwanda • Canada (Residential Schools) • For next class, bring in evidence of how well these worked (much or little).

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