A new global network unites scholars to explore the intersections of human rights and transitional justice.
The University of Birmingham/UICI Human Rights and Transitional Justice Network was successfully launched at BLS on 2 May 2025. Organised by Professor Colleen Murphy, Professor Natasa Mavronicola, and Dr Felix Torres, the inaugural workshop convened colleagues from the Global South, Europe, the US, and the UK to critically examine the relationship between transitional justice and human rights.
In a well-attended and engaging full-day session, presenters challenged traditional paradigms in transitional justice and human rights discourse. They explored diverse notions of accountability and justice, as well as the potential—and pitfalls—of expanding transitional justice to address broader processes of social transformation.
The event concluded with a compelling keynote address from Professor Murphy, who offered a critical reflection on contemporary US politics through the lens of transitional justice.
This inaugural workshop marked a vital step in consolidating this team of researchers and fostering engagement with colleagues interested in future collaborative activities
Professor of Human Rights Law
Academic profile of Natasa Mavronicola, Professor of Human Rights Law at Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, UK.
Assistant Professor
Profile of Dr Felix E Torres, Assistant Professor at Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham
