Justice and peace against the cycle of violence Abbas Shiri, head of the law school of the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": Restorative justice emphasizes hearing the voices of the victims, recognizing the damages and paying attention to the human consequences of the conflict. Liability, compensation, restoration of services and guarantee of non-recurrence are necessary measures to repair damages. Rebuilding social relations and strengthening trust is a process that takes time, and simply announcing the end of the conflict cannot guarantee it. Restorative justice is not a substitute for cessation of hostilities, diplomacy, formal accountability mechanisms or legal proceedings. Seeking peace does not mean ignoring the damage caused, abandoning responsibility or ignoring the rights of the victims. Sustainable peace requires political will, compliance with international law, accountability and the rebuilding of trust, and should not be based on forced oblivion. Read the full text here.

Justice and peace against the cycle of violence Abbas Shiri, head of the law school of the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": Restorative justice emphasizes hearing the voices of the victims, recognizing the damages and paying attention to the human consequences of the conflict. Liability, compensation, restoration of services and guarantee of non-recurrence are necessary measures to repair damages. Rebuilding social relations and strengthening trust is a process that takes time, and simply announcing the end of the conflict cannot guarantee it. Restorative justice is not a substitute for cessation of hostilities, diplomacy, formal accountability mechanisms or legal proceedings. Seeking peace does not mean ignoring the damage caused, abandoning responsibility or ignoring the rights of the victims. Sustainable peace requires political will, compliance with international law, accountability and the rebuilding of trust, and should not be based on forced oblivion. Read the full text here.