Women’s Access to Transitional Justice in Timor-Leste

A superb subtle analysis of transnational justice of women in Timor-Leste that combines detailed ethnological investigation with sophisticated theoretical analysis. A major contribution to the study of the complexities of the theory and practice of transnational justice. * Richard J Bernstein, New School for Social Research *Based on extensive fieldwork that involved interviewing women and policy-makers, this book offers innovative insights on the design and implementation of transitional justice in Timor-Leste (East Timor). Dr Perez Vasquez offers a masterful and critical overview of transitional justice laws and policies and the extent to which these are impacted by community and family relationships. A unique guide for academics and policy-makers wanting to understand the unfolding of transitional justice in local contexts as well as women’s experiences in conflict and post-conflict situations. * Gentian Zyberi, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo *

Noemí Pérez Vásquez is a Legal Officer at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia.