EU Statement - HRC58 - Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report on Transitional Justice
United Nations Human Rights Council
58th Session
Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report on transitional justice
5 March 2025
EU statement
Thank you Mr. President/Vice-President,
The European Union welcomes the OHCHR report on good practices of transitional justice in the context of sustaining peace and sustainable development. The EU believes that measures such as truth commissions, mediation, consultations and other participatory approaches, can contribute to SDG 16 progress, as well as progress of other SDGs.
We see transitional justice as an important aspect of building sustainable peace, addressing past grievances and ensuring accountability and reconciliation. We agree with holistic approach including promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence.
International support to peace and transitional justice processes is equally important as are inclusive, gender-responsive, locally-led processes involving victims and survivors of violence. As the reports shows, grass-root organizations and victims associations, often led by women, lay the ground for future transitional justice and further peace and development.
The European Union has been one of the biggest financial contributors to peacebuilding and transitional justice initiatives worldwide, placing high value on integrating human rights and gender dimension.
The EU remains committed to the adoption of human rights-based and victim-centred approach to transitional justice – how can we enhance monitoring and evaluation of impact for victims?