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Between Justice and Truth: The Legal Prosecution of Third Reich Crimes in Giulio Ricciarelli’s Labyrinth of Lies

What contributions can fictional narratives and their examination with the tools of literary scholarship make to transitional justice scholarship? This book chapter by Western Academy Postdoctoral Scholar Pascal Michelberger examines Giulio's Ricciarelli's 2014 film Labyrinth of Lies, a fictionalized re-telling of the investigations that led to the historic Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial in West Germany (1963–65).

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Reframing Support for Women-Headed Households in Post-War Sri Lanka: Policy Gaps and Strategic Recommendations

Despite the fact that nearly one in four households in Sri Lanka is now headed by a woman, policy frameworks and public narratives continue to narrowly frame these households through the lens of post-war widowhood. This policy brief, co-authored by Western Academy Fellow Bipasha Baruah, draws on evidence-based insights from affected households and policy practitioners across Sri Lanka to highlight urgent gaps and to propose inclusive, sustainable, and equitable strategies.

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What Does Degrowth Say about Gender Equality and Social Justice?

While the link between degrowth and environmental sustainability is clearly established, the same cannot be said about the relationship between planned economic contraction and gender equality. This article, co-authored by Western Academy Fellow Bipasha Baruah, seeks to understand how degrowth might be reconciled with gender equality and social justice to guide public policy and practice agendas in Canada.

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‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto: How speculative art can help us navigate threats

How can speculative fiction help us navigate conflict in real time? An article by Western Academy Postdoctoral Scholar Pascal Michelberger on Dara Vandor's public art series "Pax Americana," its relevance in the context of the current Canada-U.S. relations, and how it serves as a perfect example for engaging conflict storytelling.

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Investigators are increasingly using technology in conflict-related sexual assault cases

How can the use of technology support the pursuit of justice in conflict-related sexual assault cases? An article by Western Academy Fellow Valerie Oosterveld on an international research project that highlights ways in which technology is used by survivors, investigative bodies, and international courts in conflict settings across the globe.

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