Pearl Eliadis on Taming of the National Human Rights Commission and the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (1999–2003)
February 20, 2025 | Kirsten Van Houten and Alex Neve (eds) examine Canada's changing and uneven role in foreign policy in their new book .ÌýPearl Eliadis' chapter is on Canada's role in Rwanda during the transitional period after the Genocide, entitled "Rough Beasts Slouching toward Kigali: The Taming of the National Human Rights Commission and the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (1999-2003)." This chapter examines Rwanda's human rights and reconciliation commissions, highlighting their differing roles in balancing peacebuilding and human rights. While the reconciliation commission aligned closely with the government, the human rights commission showed occasional independence, reflecting broader trade-offs in international engagement, including Canada’s role.
