International Organization for Transitional Justice and Peace
Defending Justice and Human Rights - The ITJP Mission
How Do We Work
We fulfill our objective through education, seminars, conferences, and advocacy, raising awareness via online and in-person initiatives, media campaigns, and dialogues with stakeholders. Promoting victims’ rights through campaigns, meetings with responsible bodies, and defending their grievances while monitoring outcomes. Conducting impartial documentation and research, collecting evidence, and providing solutions. Empowering national and local human rights organizations with seminars and workshops, educating victims and vulnerable groups on documenting and reporting crimes, fostering justice, and human rights in Afghanistan and beyond.
Transparency and Compliance
We rigorously check the OFAC SDN List before engaging with individuals, organizations, or entities, ensuring compliance.
We maintain integrity by not associating with grantees linked to terrorist organizations.
We adhere to OFAC country-based sanctions programs, refraining from engaging with listed sanctions targets.
Who Are We?
We are a group of experts, academics, former government and non-government officials, justice seekers and ultimately victims, with relevant backgrounds and visions, who have come together from Afghanistan and war-torn countries to combat core international crimes, advocate for justice and human rights in Afghanistan and other war-torn countries
Our Team
Diverse and dedicated, our team includes experts, academics, justice seekers, and victims from different nations. United in our pursuit of justice, we work to end international crimes, advocate for human rights, and ensure a brighter future for Afghanistan and war-torn countries.
Iris He
Resource Center Coordinator
Wahab (Pseudonyum)
HR and Admin
Hawa Dem
Data Coordinator
Mamady Sissoko
Trainer and Training Material Developer
Our Projects - In Need of Support
Victims Gallery: Empowering Victims Voices through Storytelling
Establishing a Victims Gallery to document and preserve the stories of victims of international crimes. Showcasing images, videos, and testimonials collected through ethical and reliable sources. Through this project, ITJP aims to empower victims by amplifying their voices and raising awareness about human rights violations.
Uncovering Core International Crimes
Conducting impartial research and documentation into core international crimes, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan. ITJP recruits experts and establishes an online portal to document reports, engage in dialogue with organizations, and lobby for support and justice.
Empowering Victims and Communities: Human Rights Training and Resources
Establishing a comprehensive Resource Center on core international crimes and human rights abuses. Providing victims with crucial education and awareness while offering researchers and policy makers access to recent research and documents. Empowering advocacy for justice and lasting peace.
Our Values
Victims' Empowerment
Justice and Lasting Peace
Empowering Civil Society
Defending Human Rights
Collaboration and Partnerships
Transparency and Accountability
Victims' Empowerment
We are dedicated to empowering victims by amplifying their voices, supporting their rights, and addressing human rights abuses they have experienced.
Justice and Lasting Peace
We advocate for justice as a fundamental pillar for achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan and war-torn regions, promoting accountability for international crimes and working towards reconciliation.
Empowering Civil Society
We empower advocacy groups and civil society organizations, providing them with resources, training, and support to actively contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights.
Defending Human Rights
We stand unwavering in our commitment to defending human rights and democratic values, promoting inclusivity, equality, and justice for all individuals, especially those affected by conflict and human rights violations.
Collaboration and Partnerships
We foster and facilitate collaboration with governments, the United Nations, International Criminal Court and international organizations to leverage collective efforts and resources in pursuit of our mission.
Transparency and Accountability