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Vrolijk, Dymphna Margaretha (2018)

Unheard Victims: An Analysis of the Representation of the Needs of Non-Abducted Victims in Restorative Justice Processes in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

The purpose of this thesis is to analyse to what extent restorative justice and reconciliation processes take into account the needs of the victims of the non-abducted victims and victims of child soldiers in post-conflict Northern Uganda. In order to do this, this thesis will firstly put the case study into a historical perspective, and will then compose a theoretical framework linking restorative justice and reconciliation to sustainable peacebuilding. A thorough analysis of the existing restorative justice practices and the specific role of the victims in these practices will be examined. Finally, by identifying the needs of these victims, and the limitations in their correct representation in current restorative justice practices, this thesis aims to find out how non-abducted victims deal with a legacy of a painful past whilst simultaneously constructing a foundation for sustainable peace.

restorative justice

victims

Northern Uganda

Lord's Resistance Army

Peacebuilding

Author

Vrolijk, Dymphna Margaretha

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

BA International Studies

Supervisors

Wal-Remy, Anne Marieke van der

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en