The Encounter of the Encounters
7th European Restorative Justice Award Laureate (2024)
The Encounter of the Encounters has significantly contributed to the development of restorative justice. The first encounter of the group took place in San Sebastian in 2019. Since then, other meetings were organised, promoting cross-borders restorative dialogue between restorative justice participants who experienced political violence and terrorism. "The Encounter of the Encounters offers hope for a better future. This initiative is a testament to the power of dialogue and solidarity in the pursuit of peace and justice. It demonstrates that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, we have the capacity to come together and listen to one another."
The award was announced during the 12th International Conference of the EFRJ (29 May) in the Auditorium of the Tallinn University (Estonia) and the laudation speech was held by Brunilda Pali, the Vide-Chair of the EFRJ Board. The award object was specially designed by Clair Aldington in 2022, who is a member of The Encounter of the Encounters. The Encounter of the Encounters didn't deliver an official speech during the ceremony.
Photo by Piret Räni