Christella Niyonzima is a transitional justice and peacebuilding practitioner with expertise in gender and conflict sensitivity. She joined Impunity Watch in 2016 and is currently our Country Programme Manager, co-managing our Burundi programme.
With a background in political science and international relations, Christella holds a Master’s degree in peace and governance. In addition to her focus on gender equality, she is passionate about arts and culture, particularly their contribution to community-driven transitional justice and their role in restoring the social fabric.
Christella is a member of the African Union Transitional Justice Reference Group and has spoken at various expert meetings and conferences on the subject of gender and masculinities. She has co-produced studies and articles on topics including peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, and on the UN’s Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Explore articles by Christella:
Policy brief: Masculinities, violence against women in leadership and participation in transitional societies: Burundi and Guatemala | Impunity Watch and Messina Laurette Manirakiza
Du désarmement à la réintégration des anciens combattants au Burundi. Une analyse sous les lentilles du genre | ECA – CREAC
Genre et justice transitionnelle au Burundi | Impunity Watch and Messina Laurette Manirakiza
Women’s World: Women and elections in East Africa | Women’s International Peace Centre
Women’s World: Promoting peace, security and justice | Women’s International Peace Centre
