DAVAO CITY, Philippines – June 12, 2025 – The “BARMM Transitional Justice Conference 2025: Institutionalizing Transitional Justice and Reconciliation for Healing, Peace, and Development” successfully concluded today at the Pinnacle Hotel, Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City. Held from June 10 to 11, the two-day event brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, and academic sectors to advance transitional justice initiatives in the Bangsamoro region.
Spearheaded by the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS), with support from the European Union and co-financing from AECID through the SUBATRA Programme, and in partnership with the GPH-MILF Technical Working Group on Transitional Justice and Reconciliation, the conference aimed to critically assess the current status of Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TJR) efforts at both national and BARMM levels. Discussions focused on identifying accomplishments, addressing existing gaps, and charting necessary steps forward to solidify peace and development in the region.
The conference served as a vital platform for fostering dialogue, deepening institutional commitment, and strengthening collaboration among various stakeholders. Transitional justice and reconciliation are recognized as essential in addressing historical injustices, promoting inclusive development, and ensuring accountability, reparations, and institutional reforms.
Among the participants to the TJR Conference were Transforming Fragilities, Inc. (TFI), represented by its Managing Director, Judith Joy Libarnes, and Program Assistant, Habiba Basaluddin. Their presence underscored the broad commitment from civil society organizations to the peace and reconciliation process in the Bangsamoro.
TFI in partnership with the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) conducted a Profiling and Assessment of CSOs Participating in the BARMM Transition Process in 2024.
The successful convening of this conference marks a significant step towards institutionalizing a robust framework for transitional justice in the Bangsamoro, paving the way for lasting healing, peace, and sustainable development in the region.
