Truth Commissions: History, Purpose, and Global Impact
Explore the evolution, goals, and global impact of truth commissions as tools to address past atrocities through comparative analysis.
Explore the evolution, goals, and global impact of truth commissions as tools to address past atrocities through comparative analysis.
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Instructors:
Dr. Laly Catalina Peralta González
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical evolution of truth commissions and their relevance for addressing mass atrocities
Comprehend the fundamental purposes and defining characteristics of truth commissions
Develop a critical perspective on the scope and impact of truth commissions
Analyze international experiences with truth commissions to evaluate their achievements and limitations
Identify the differences between truth commissions and other investigative bodies
Apply lessons learned to evaluate truth commission effectiveness in diverse political contexts
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There are 4 modules in this course
This four-week course provides a comprehensive examination of truth commissions as mechanisms for addressing past atrocities. Beginning with a historical overview of how these commissions emerged in Latin America during the 1970s and 1980s as responses to military dictatorships, the course explores their evolution into globally recognized tools for confronting historical injustices. Students will gain insights into the conceptual foundations of truth commissions, understand their defining characteristics compared to other investigative bodies, and examine their implementation across diverse political contexts. Through comparative analysis of international experiences, participants will evaluate the achievements and limitations of various truth commission models while developing critical perspectives on their scope and impact. The course culminates with an assessment of lessons learned, including a focused examination of the Colombian case, equipping students with the knowledge to understand how these institutions contribute to transitional justice processes.
Historical overview
Module 1
Conceptual view
Module 2
Comparative view
Module 3
Lessons learned and impact evaluation
Module 4
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Instructor
Dr. Laly Catalina Peralta González
Professor at the University of Rosario
Dr. Laly Catalina Peralta González is a professor with a PhD in Humanities, specializing in transitional justice, truth commissions, and the right to truth. With 13 years of experience in research and teaching at undergraduate, graduate, master's, and doctoral levels, she has worked in academic settings in Canada, Colombia, and Germany. She has extensive experience securing international funding and currently leads two research projects funded by Minciencias and the Universidad del Rosario, focusing on the legitimacy of hearings in the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) and the participation of ex-combatants in Colombia’s Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation, and Non-Repetition.
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