Reparations for sexual violence in transitions from conflict: harm, identity, vulnerability and repair

This thesis critically examines the role of reparations for these victims, paying attention to the intersection of medical notions of healing and repair with the broader practice of transitional and restorative justice.

Taking a socio-legal approach from a medical background, it offers a comprehensive exploration of the harm experienced by victims. In particular, it identifies gaps in the understanding of harm that have a corresponding effect on repairs. The thesis is based on a mixed methods approach that draws upon desktop analysis of relevant literature complemented by fieldwork in three transitional societies (Colombia, Peru and Uganda).