Shaping Plural Identities After Gross Human Rights Violations: The Role of Transitional Justice and Sites of Memory

International legal mechanisms and sites of memory can effectively transform societal identities post-gross human rights violations, fostering inclusivity and alterity over fear. This study demonstrates that integrating transitional justice—such as international trials and institutionalized memory sites—into legal and cultural frameworks prevents historical erasure while recognizing victims' dignity. The Valongo Wharf case illustrates how symbolic and legal acknowledgment of atrocities promotes reconciliation, offering a blueprint for just and inclusive futures. The research employs interdisciplinary analysis from legal studies, historiography, and international relations to highlight the potential of memory work in mitigating violence's legacy.

Fasano, R. R. (2025). Shaping Plural Identities After Gross Human Rights Violations: The Role of Transitional Justice and Sites of Memory. Law, Culture and the Humanities. https://doi.org/10.1177/17438721251355931