The Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) takes a broad approach to human rights and restorative justice. It approaches human rights not simply as legalistic entitlements, but also as ethical claims founded on cross-cultural notions of human dignity and wellbeing. Its approach to restorative justice emphasizes responsibility, redress, peacebuilding and societal repair. The work of CHRRJ is founded on the belief that collective acknowledgment of past atrocities, redress of present abuses, reflection and repair through restorative justice processes can help build more equitable and inclusive societies. This, in turn, can foster civic engagement and democratic participation.
