The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa

The reconciliation-commission">Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of South Africa was established in 1995 after the end of apartheid, a system of racial segregation. Its purpose was to promote healing and to address the human rights abuses that occurred during this period. The TRC allowed victims to share their experiences and seek justice, while perpetrators could confess their crimes in exchange for amnesty. The commission aimed to document the truth, foster national unity, and prevent future injustices by acknowledging past wrongs. It played a crucial role in South Africa's transition to a democratic society.