Date of Award

Spring 6-14-2025

Document Type

Undergraduate Honors Thesis

Degree Name

B.A. in International Studies and Socio-Legal Studies

Organizational Unit

Josef Korbel School of International Studies, International Studies

First Advisor

Marie Berry

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Keywords

Transitional justice, Reconciliation, Mass atrocities

Abstract

This thesis examines the impact of transitional justice initiatives on reconciliation and healing in regions that have experienced mass atrocities, with a focus on Guatemala and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). While transitional justice processes aim to address the legacies of human rights violations and foster sustainable peace, their impact varies significantly depending on the context and the mechanisms employed. By analyzing existing scholarship and using a case study methodology to gather in-depth data about each instance, this research explores how different approaches to transitional justice can serve a diverse group of communities and how different factors contribute to their success. It is often not the fully funded international commissions that serve the needs of victim populations, but rather locally-focused, bottom-up strategies. Ultimately, this thesis seeks to contribute to a nuanced understanding of transitional justice, emphasizing the importance of integrating local perspectives and practices in the pursuit of justice and healing.

Copyright Date

4-10-2025

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Rights Holder

Rachel Bienstock

Provenance

Received from author

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Language

English (eng)

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