Can Deliberation Heal? Citizens’ Assemblies in Contexts of (Post-)Conflict and Reconciliation

Abstract

This panel explores the potential of citizens’ assemblies and deliberative innovations to support reconciliation and peacebuilding in contexts of conflict and post-conflict. Contributions examine trauma-informed participation, historical memory, and the conditions under which deliberation can advance democratic capabilities and societal healing.

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