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Investigating gender-based violence in transitional justice context: the case of Brazil
 
PIIS0044748X0005578-4-1
DOI10.31857/S0044748X0005578-4
Publication type Article
Status Published
Authors
Vladimir Gabyshev 
Occupation: Senior Lecturer
Affiliation: Tyumen State University
Address: Russian Federation, Tyumen
Galina Nelaeva
Occupation: Professor
Affiliation: Tyumen State University
Address: Russian Federation, Tyumen
Natalia Sidorova
Occupation: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Tyumen State University
Address: Russian Federation, Tyumen
Elena Khabarova
Occupation: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Tyumen State University
Address: Russian Federation, Tyumen
Journal nameLatin America
EditionIssue 8
Pages35-46
Abstract

The concept “transitional justice” is usually applied in the context of post-conflict resolution or transition from authoritarian regime to democracy. There is a whole range of various judicial and non-judicial mechanisms that are applied in the process of transitional justice that may include lustration, public apology, restitution of property, as well as formal judicial processes. Among the instruments of transitional justice are truth commissions (truth and reconciliation commissions). This article examines the activities of Brazilian National Truth Commission (2011) with a view to examine the gender dimension of its work. It is no secret that gender-based violence in the post-conflict settings often remains an overlooked phenomenon. We consider truth commissions more suitable venues than criminal trials for the examination of such offenses since the lack of formal procedure enables more flexible approach and gives an opportunity to take into account the interests of victims and witnesses.

Keywordstransitional justice, truth and reconciliation commissions, gender-based violence, reconciliation
Received24.07.2019
Publication date24.07.2019
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