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Friday, July 31, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)
Community Reconstruction Strategies in Post War Guatemala: What Does Chronic Impunity Mean for the Nature of Transitional Justice and Citizenship?
Since the internal armed conflict ended in Guatemala in 1996, millions of dollars have been spent on transitional justice, but the state's efforts to create an effective justice system have largely failed -- obliging many Guatemalans to create their own coping mechanisms for war-time atrocities, and severely limiting the effectiveness of ongoing transitional justice efforts.
Please join Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow Tani Adams to discuss findings from her fellowship project exploring how five communities in Guatemala are reconstructing community and social relations since the war ended. Her study sheds new light on what it means to be a "citizen" in a post-war democracy dominated by impunity, and addresses the challenges of constructing democracy in post-war societies permeated by organized crime. Panelists will discuss broader questions about the effectiveness of prevailing transitional justice and democratization strategies, as well as the complex relations between international agencies, post-war states, and civil society.
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an independent, non-governmental organization providing professional support to electoral democracy. Through field work, applied research and advocacy, we strive to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life and civil society
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe.
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