Colombia's International RJ Conference


International Conference on Restorative Justice

"Lessons Learned, Experiences and Challenges from the Colombian Context"

14th & 15th February 2023, from 1:30pm-4:30pm UK time

Bogotá, Colombia, and concurrently on Zoom

Conference Theme 

On the 14th and 15th February 2023, an international conference took place in Bogotá, Colombia, to discuss the application of restorative justice in both ordinary criminal justice systems as well as transitional justice systems. 

Hosted by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in conjunction with Colombia’s Ministry of Justice and the Organization of American States (OAS), the two-day conference joined international restorative justice experts together with representatives from Colombia’s Ministry of Justice and Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP); those who are appearing before the JEP; victims of the Colombian armed conflict and other types of violence; civil society organisations, members of religious communities; members of the academy and students, among others. 

At the event, following contributions by international experts and Colombian Officials in Justice and Law, Professor Theo Gavrielides will draw on his expertise in restorative justice and present the value of a holistic approach to social justice. Gavrielides will demonstrate RJ4All’s latest vision to build the first restorative justice postcode in London, UK, following close work with Vancouver-based organisation Peace of the Circle in the development of a restorative city framework. 

Please follow the buttons below to find the Press Release as well as the full Conference Programme. 
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