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“Ex-LRA abductees struggle to survive,” Daily Monitor, 7 April 2012

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“Ex-LRA abductees struggle to survive,” Daily Monitor, 7 April 2012 http://www.monitor.co.ug/SpecialReports/-/688342/1381202/-/item/0/-/nrtagaz/-/index.html By Moses Akena Eighteen years ago in an afternoon of May 1994, the then 10-year-old Evelyn Amony’s innocence and education was robbed off her after she was abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army rebels from her way home after classes at Atiak Pupwonya Primary … Continue reading “Ex-LRA abductees struggle to survive,” Daily Monitor, 7 April 2012 →

“#Ugandans 2012,” Canadian International Council, 12 March 2012

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“#Ugandans 2012,” Canadian International Council, 12 March 2012 http://www.opencanada.org/features/ugandans2012/ By Erin Baines After being relentlessly pursued by the Ugandan military for more than a year, eight-year old Aling – a daughter born of forced marriage to one of the high commanders of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) – was tired and scared. One morning after a … Continue reading “#Ugandans 2012,” Canadian International Council, 12 March 2012 →

“More on Kony 2012,” The Daily What, 12 March 2012

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“More on Kony 2012,” The Daily What, 12 March 2012 http://thedailywh.at/2012/03/12/more-on-kony-2012/ JRP is referenced twice in this opinion piece on “Kony 2012” — “… in an effort to perpetuate “myths” about Kony…” and “…are desperately trying — peacefully, through reconciliation – to move away…” Author Unknown More On Kony 2012: If this past week has taught … Continue reading “More on Kony 2012,” The Daily What, 12 March 2012 →

“Uganda: How you can help,” Washington Post, 9 March 2012

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“Uganda: How you can help,” Washington Post, 9 March 2012 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/uganda-how-you-can-help/2012/03/09/gIQANxuE1R_blog.html By Elizabeth Flock Whether or not you support the very viral Kony 2012 campaign created by the charity Invisible Children, Joseph Kony and the child-recruiting Lord’s Resistance Army he leads are undeniably brutal. Uganda, where the LRA has long operated, has been ravaged by … Continue reading “Uganda: How you can help,” Washington Post, 9 March 2012 →

“Taking ‘Kony 2012′ Down A Notch,” Justice in Conflict blog, 7 March 2012

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“Taking ‘Kony 2012′ Down A Notch,” Justice in Conflict blog, 7 March 2012 http://justiceinconflict.org/2012/03/07/taking-kony-2012-down-a-notch/ JRP is cited (below: “majority of Acholi people”) in reference to our December situational analysis on amnesty. By Mark Kersten As we speak, one of the most pervasive and successful human rights based viral campaigns in recent memory is underway. Invisible … Continue reading “Taking ‘Kony 2012′ Down A Notch,” Justice in Conflict blog, 7 March 2012 →

The need for a gendered approach to justice and reconciliation in northern Uganda

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When the guns go silent, everything might seem peaceful, but for the victims of gross violations, the wounds still fester. Many violations in northern Uganda conflict were perpetrated on the basis of gender. For instance, women and girls, boys and men were subjected to sexual violence and sexual slavery in various forms. Both men and women were … Continue reading The need for a gendered approach to justice and reconciliation in northern Uganda →

Oduru (Alarm): A Poem by the Women’s Advocacy Network, 8 March 2012

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Oduru (Alarm) A Poem by the Women’s Advocacy Network for International Women’s Day 2012 PDF This year, as we join the world in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Justice and Reconciliation Project (JRP) wishes to emphasize the unique peace, justice and reconciliation challenges faces women survivors of armed conflict. In line with this year’s … Continue reading Oduru (Alarm): A Poem by the Women’s Advocacy Network, 8 March 2012 →

Justice in north needs complex solutions, Daily Monitor, 29 Jan 2012

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Justice in north needs complex solutions, Daily Monitor, 29 Jan 2012 http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/ThoughtIdeas/-/689844/1315470/-/item/0/-/9le52p/-/index.html By Lino Owor Ogora In July last year, Thomas Kwoyelo became the first Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander to be charged before Uganda’s International Crimes Division (ICD). He was charged with 53 counts crimes against humanity. On September 22, a few months after … Continue reading Justice in north needs complex solutions, Daily Monitor, 29 Jan 2012 →

“US Troop Deployment Revisited – The Hunt for Kony,” Justice in Conflict blog, 3 Nov. 2011

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“US Troop Deployment Revisited – The Hunt for Kony,” Justice in Conflict blog, 3 Nov. 2011 http://justiceinconflict.org/2011/11/03/us-troop-deployment-revisited-%E2%80%93-the-hunt-for-kony/ By Patrick Wegner US President Barack Obama’s decision to send 100 combat armed military advisors to Uganda, Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Southern Sudan made worldwide headlines about three weeks ago. The … Continue reading “US Troop Deployment Revisited – The Hunt for Kony,” Justice in Conflict blog, 3 Nov. 2011 →

“Targets or Captives? Obama’s LRA Challenge,” CIC, 19 Oct. 2011

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“Targets or Captives? Obama’s LRA Challenge,” CIC, 19 Oct. 2011 http://www.opencanada.org/features/targets-or-captives-obama%e2%80%99s-lra-challenge/#.Tpydk0dlwRk.facebook By Erin Baines Last week in Gulu, northern Uganda, in what might seem like a rather ordinary event, something remarkable happened: Grace gave birth, surrounded by her female friends.  After more than thirty hours of hard labour and an emergency caesarean section, Grace’s tiny … Continue reading “Targets or Captives? Obama’s LRA Challenge,” CIC, 19 Oct. 2011 →