Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation
The IHJR seeks to dispel public myths about historic legacies
in societies divided by ethnic conflict
Loading...The IHJR has taken important strides forward in developing the field of historical justice and reconciliation. The IHJR can proudly count as a key accomplishment its own transformation from being a “project” of the Salzburg Global Seminar to an independent institute in The Hague in October 2008. It is now recognized not only in The Netherlands but internationally as a center undertaking issues of historical justice and reconciliation. Our annual report of 2009, which can be downloaded here, reflects the developments of the IHJR during its first full year of independence.
The CHDR is an outcome of the IHJR Project in the Former Yugoslavia.
The IHJR works in partnership with the Salzburg Global Seminar.
India-Pakistan
Long-standing ethnic and religious as well as boundary issues, left unresolved after decolonization, have contributed towards war and strife between India and Pakistan. In July 2008, the IHJR convened a meeting of scholars and educators from India and Pakistan, along with experts from other countries, to explore the potential for joint project work. Among the possible activities identified were the creation of shared narratives for enhancing educational materials for primary and secondary education, and enabling an Indian-Pakistani collaboration on historical sites. The IHJR is developing this work in cooperation with the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in Delhi and educators and scholars in Pakistan.
