CAPACITY STRENGTHENING TRAINING ON THE AFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY (AUTJP)

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CAPACITY STRENGTHENING TRAINING ON THE AFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY (AUTJP)

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI), in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), is inviting applications for the third cohort of its Capacity Strengthening Training on the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP).

The training is designed to strengthen the knowledge, practical skills, and professional networks of civil society and community-based organisations working in transitional justice, peacebuilding, reconciliation, human rights, and related fields across the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region.

🎯 TRAINING OBJECTIVE

The programme will provide participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy and strengthen their capacity to apply transitional justice approaches within their respective communities and organisations.

Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with practitioners and organisations working across the region, helping to build stronger networks for peacebuilding, reconciliation, human rights, and justice initiatives.

📌 PROGRAMME DETAILS

Training: Capacity Strengthening Training on the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP)
Cohort: Third Cohort
Organisers: Life & Peace Institute (LPI), CSVR & IJR
Location: Naivasha, Kenya 🇰🇪
Training Dates: 27–29 October 2026 (tentative)
Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

👥 WHO IS THE TRAINING FOR?

The training is particularly relevant to representatives of:

• Civil society organisations.
• Community-based organisations.
• Peacebuilding organisations.
• Transitional justice practitioners.
• Human rights organisations.
• Reconciliation initiatives.
• Organisations working on peace and security.
• Other stakeholders working in related fields across the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region.

🌍 KEY AREAS OF FOCUS

The capacity-strengthening programme focuses on areas including:

🔹 Transitional Justice
🔹 Peacebuilding
🔹 Reconciliation
🔹 Human Rights
🔹 Community-Based Approaches
🔹 African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP)
🔹 Regional Peace and Justice Networks

🤝 WHY PARTICIPATE?

Selected participants will have the opportunity to:

✅ Strengthen their understanding of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy.

✅ Develop practical knowledge and skills relevant to transitional justice and peacebuilding work.

✅ Exchange experiences with civil society and community-based actors from across the region.

✅ Build professional networks with organisations and practitioners working on justice, reconciliation, peace, and human rights.

✅ Strengthen their capacity to contribute to transitional justice and peacebuilding processes within their respective contexts.

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

Training Dates: 27–29 October 2026 (tentative)

Venue: Naivasha, Kenya

Interested and eligible organisations and individuals are encouraged to review the full call for applications and submit their applications before the deadline.

🔗 FULL CALL & APPLICATION INFORMATION