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Beyond Impunity: An Ecumenical Approach to Truth, Justice and Reconciliation (Risk Book Series)
Genevieve Jacques
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Many observers believe that torture, ethnic cleansing, genocide and other crimes against humanity persist -- despite the universal revulsion they evoke and their explicit prohibition in international law -- because of impunity: the failure to hold perpetrators of similar violations in the past accountable for their deeds. Drawing on the experience of people in many parts of the world, this book insists that there can be no justice or healing in societies torn by such violations without truth and accountability. It is an eloquent challenge to churches to act on their commitments and join with others in the search for ... Read more
Many observers believe that torture, ethnic cleansing, genocide and other crimes against humanity persist -- despite the universal revulsion they evoke and their explicit prohibition in international law -- because of impunity: the failure to hold perpetrators of similar violations in the past accountable for their deeds. Drawing on the experience of people in many parts of the world, this book insists that there can be no justice or healing in societies torn by such violations without truth and accountability. It is an eloquent challenge to churches to act on their commitments and join with others in the search for ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Church House Publishing
Number of pages
61
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Number of Pages
61
Place of Publication
Geneva, Switzerland
ISBN
9782825413210
SKU
KI20002339
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Ref
99-1
About Genevieve Jacques
Genevieve Jacques, former member of the international relations team, is Director of the Cluster on Relations of the WCC.
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