Truth and Reconciliation Commission
GPTKB entity
Statements (219)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
gptkb:Legislative_body |
| gptkbp:address |
social inequalities
gender-based violence |
| gptkbp:amnesty_granted |
For political crimes
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
National unity
Post-apartheid South Africa Post-apartheid transition. |
| gptkbp:cabinet_member |
gptkb:Desmond_Tutu
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| gptkbp:can |
historical injustices
other countries |
| gptkbp:can_be_established_after |
conflict or dictatorship
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| gptkbp:can_be_used_to |
gptkb:final_report
forensic investigations |
| gptkbp:can_help_to_build |
a culture of accountability
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_clarify |
legal responsibilities
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_establish |
gptkb:historical_memory
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_foster |
democratic values
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_identify |
gptkb:humanitarian_aid
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_promote |
human rights awareness
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_strengthen |
civil society
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| gptkbp:can_help_to_uncover |
truth about past events
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| gptkbp:can_include |
gptkb:educational_programs
cultural heritage preservation international observers survivor support services truth-telling initiatives |
| gptkbp:can_involve |
community engagement
public hearings youth participation media engagement |
| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
policy changes
policy recommendations greater transparency national reconciliation prosecutions of perpetrators |
| gptkbp:can_provide |
psychosocial support
platform for dialogue a historical record recommendations for reparations |
| gptkbp:can_serve_as_a_precedent_for |
future commissions
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| gptkbp:challenges |
Political resistance
denial from perpetrators Balancing justice and forgiveness Resistance from some political groups Balancing justice and reconciliation |
| gptkbp:closure_type |
For many victims
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
Various NGOs
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
non-governmental organizations
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
civil society organizations
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Community dialogues
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| gptkbp:community_outreach |
gptkb:Community_engagement
Educational programs engagement with communities |
| gptkbp:community_role |
fostering dialogue
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| gptkbp:controversy |
Debates over amnesty
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:South_Africa
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| gptkbp:criticism |
perceived leniency towards perpetrators
Limited accountability for perpetrators |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on arts and literature
art and literature inspired by its work Art and literature inspired by testimonies |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of hope
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| gptkbp:discovery |
State-sponsored violence
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| gptkbp:duration |
1995 to 2002
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
developed based on findings
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| gptkbp:educational_role |
Teaching about apartheid history
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| gptkbp:enhances |
social cohesion
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1995
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| gptkbp:established_in |
gptkb:ANC
gptkb:government |
| gptkbp:evaluates |
Mixed results
assessed for effectiveness |
| gptkbp:events |
implementation of recommendations
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| gptkbp:facilitates |
community healing
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| gptkbp:field |
Conflict resolution
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| gptkbp:final_report_title |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:South_Africa
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| gptkbp:focus |
restorative justice
Apartheid era Apartheid era abuses systematic abuses specific events or periods |
| gptkbp:funding |
Government and international donors
government and international donors |
| gptkbp:future_goals |
sustainable peace and democracy
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| gptkbp:future_prospects |
Ongoing discussions about justice
ongoing discussions about justice |
| gptkbp:goal |
Promote national unity
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| gptkbp:government |
collaborative yet critical
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| gptkbp:has_a_commission_for |
Various truth commissions globally
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:international_law
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| gptkbp:has_meetings |
held across the country
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
apartheid in South Africa
End of apartheid |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shaping South African identity
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Influence on art and media
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| gptkbp:historical_role |
Facilitating dialogue
critical in post-apartheid South Africa |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneering approach to reconciliation
Post-conflict resolution Model for future commissions |
| gptkbp:hosts |
economic injustices
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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| gptkbp:impact |
Social cohesion
social awareness National healing and unity |
| gptkbp:impact_on_victims |
empowerment through storytelling
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| gptkbp:influence |
future governance
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| gptkbp:influenced |
International human rights law
Other countries' reconciliation efforts |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Global human rights movements
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Similar initiatives in other countries
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
post-apartheid transition
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| gptkbp:international_recognition |
Human rights awards
model for other countries |
| gptkbp:international_response |
NGOs and UN
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| gptkbp:involved |
Victims and perpetrators
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| gptkbp:involves |
victims and perpetrators
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| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
political opposition
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:South_African_government
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
cultural context
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
transitional justice
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
peace agreements
democratization process a broader reform agenda |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
international funding
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| gptkbp:key_concept |
Restorative justice
Truth-telling truth, justice, and reconciliation |
| gptkbp:key_event |
public hearings and reports
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Archbishop_Desmond_Tutu
gptkb:Wendy_Orr |
| gptkbp:key_recommendation |
Truth and reconciliation initiatives
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| gptkbp:key_recommendations |
Truth and justice mechanisms
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| gptkbp:language |
Multiple languages
English and Afrikaans |
| gptkbp:legacy |
promoting reconciliation
Foundation for democracy Model for other countries |
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act
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| gptkbp:legal_status |
Non-judicial
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| gptkbp:legislation |
human rights legislation
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act |
| gptkbp:may_be_established_in |
post-conflict societies
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| gptkbp:may_be_established_in_response_to |
public demand
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| gptkbp:may_be_temporary |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
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| gptkbp:may_face_criticism_for |
lack of effectiveness
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive during its operation
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| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
Victim support services
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Public hearings
Launch event in 1996 First public hearings |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Alex_Boraine
Commissioners and staff |
| gptkbp:notable_influence |
Social cohesion efforts
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| gptkbp:notable_leader |
gptkb:Desmond_Tutu
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| gptkbp:notable_wins |
Promotion of forgiveness
Establishment of reparations fund |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
systematic abuses
Systematic human rights violations Systematic violations of human rights |
| gptkbp:often_aims_to_restore |
public trust
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| gptkbp:often_includes |
victim testimonies
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
multiple countries
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
1995-2003
1995-2002 |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Promotion of human rights
national healing Reparations for victims Acknowledgment of suffering |
| gptkbp:participants |
commissioners and staff
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| gptkbp:participated_in |
local communities
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| gptkbp:promotes |
gptkb:accountability
cultural understanding civic education |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
Human rights education
conducted to educate citizens |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
Varied opinions |
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
Increased awareness of human rights issues
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:Final_Report
gptkb:1998 |
| gptkbp:purpose |
investigate human rights violations
address past human rights violations Address past human rights violations |
| gptkbp:recommendation |
gptkb:legal_reforms
policy changes Policy reforms Institutional reforms |
| gptkbp:related_event |
Post-apartheid elections
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| gptkbp:related_to |
Post-apartheid South Africa
Truth commissions globally |
| gptkbp:research |
Truth-telling
Collecting testimonies |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
subject of numerous studies
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:2003
October 1998 published in multiple volumes Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report |
| gptkbp:session |
Hearing of victims
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| gptkbp:significance |
Promoting national reconciliation
Healing and reconciliation process |
| gptkbp:similar_commissions |
gptkb:Canada's_Truth_and_Reconciliation_Commission
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| gptkbp:successor |
Reconciliation process
various truth commissions worldwide |
| gptkbp:support |
varied among different groups
Varied levels of engagement |
| gptkbp:symbolic_acts |
Ceremonies of remembrance
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| gptkbp:testimonials |
Public hearings
high-profile cases Victims of violence Over 21,000 collected from victims |
| gptkbp:topics |
Human rights advocacy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Desmond_Tutu
gptkb:Nelson_Mandela gptkb:Bishop_Desmond_Tutu |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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