[TimorLesteStudies] Report on the needs of families of the Missing in Timor-Leste
Simon Robins
simon.robins at simonrobins.com
Tue Mar 16 06:52:51 EST 2010
Report on the needs of families of the Missing in Timor-Leste
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This is a report of recent research in Timor-Leste to understand what
families of those missing as a result of the conflict seek in response
to their victimhood. Whilst the authorities deny the need for
prosecutions and talk of 'social justice', rights agencies insist that
victims seek prosecutions: neither however has sought the views of
ordinary victims. This study uses qualitative research methods with a
representative sample of victims, using a list collected by ICRC over a
30 year period serving as a sampling frame. It aims to determine both
what victims seek a decade after the end of conflict and their attitude
towards those transitional justice mechanisms that have taken place,
essentially a victim-centred evaluation of that process.
This research also aims to inform the ongoing process towards the
creation of an institution to implement the recommendations of both CAVR
and the CTF.
The report can be found at:
www.simonrobins.com/Robins - Needs of families of the Missing in Timor.pdf
I would very much welcome any comments or feedback.
Simon Robins.
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Simon Robins www.simonrobins.com
Post War Reconstruction and Development Unit, University of York
Tel: +1 646 881 7828 (US)
Tel: +44 (0)7795 575086 (UK)
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