Institute for Justice and Peace

The Institute for Justice and Peace is an emerging initiative of the Catholic University of South Sudan, established to engage with Justice and Peace Commissions, diocesan coordinators, civil society organizations (CSOs), and civil servants. It is designed as a center for training, capacity-building, and fostering reconciliation at all levels of society.

Training & Capacity Building

The center offers capacity-strengthening programs for those working in Justice and Peace Commissions and civil society organizations. It especially targets:

• Diocesan Justice and Peace Coordinators
• Civil society employees and volunteers
• Government civil servants involved in conflict-prone institutions

Training programs include conflict transformation, institutional harmony, reconciliation, and conflict analysis. The goal is to build a culture of peaceful coexistence and social cohesion in professional and civic spaces.

Launch and Pilot Program

The institute will begin with a three-month pilot training for Justice and Peace Officers. Upon successful implementation, it will be officially launched and integrated with the Historical Memories Project under a unified Justice and Peace Institute.

Public Lecture Series: Restoring South Sudan

Through the Institute of Applied Research and Community Outreach (IARCO), CUofSS launched a lecture series titled “Restoring South Sudan: Discussions on Reconciliation, Justice, and Healing.” Inspired by Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro’s book, the series addressed themes such as:

• Peace Mediation and Settlement – Evaluated the IGAD-led peace processes, inclusivity, ownership, and sustainability
• Reconciliation as Collective Responsibility – Tackled the cycles of violence and moral reparation
• Justice – Addressed concepts of justice amid human rights violations, displacement, and trauma
• Trauma and Healing – Explored mental health recovery with support from USAID’s Morning Star Team
• Dialogue for Practical Action – Engaged stakeholders in follow-up strategies and policy discussions

The series brought together academics, faith leaders, government officials, and civil society members—encouraging open dialogue across generations, genders, and ethnic backgrounds.