In September 2008, the Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established. The TRC collected statements from more than 2,400 victims, witnesses, leaders and persons involved in the conflict. It also conducted both public and confidential hearings.
On 28 February 2012, TRC Final report was handed to the Solomon Islands Government. The TRC made a range of recommendations based on the deep inquiry into the tensions and the factors that had contributed to the violations.
Recommendations involved rehabilitation of victims; decentralization of the governance structures; promotion of social and cultural activities to strengthen national unity just to name a few. The TRC recommended empowerment and legal protection for ownership by women of land, property and shares and reserving 30% of parliamentary seats for women.
For over a decade later, victims have been waiting for the Government to table the TRC recommendations in Parliament. They hope their voices and demands for healing and recognition will be heard. Watch AJAR and SITHA’s video with survivors “Listen to Our Voices” and join us in strengthening truth and peace for Solomon Islands.