The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Peru investigated widespread sexual violence, particularly against women, during the internal armed conflict. This violence was primarily attributed to state agents, including the military and police, as well as, to a lesser extent, members of subversive groups like the Shining Path (PCP-SL) and the …
On November 13, 2001, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Peru (CVR) began the task of collecting testimonies from victims, their families, or witnesses of human rights violations and violence that occurred in the country between 1980 and 2000. By the end of its mandate, the CVR had recorded 16,917 …
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Peru (CVR) was established to uncover the truth about human rights violations during the period of internal conflict in Peru. Many individuals participated in public hearings to share testimonies, despite the pain involved, to seek justice and truth. The commission faced challenges such as …
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