Transienteistas

A transienteista is a term used to describe individuals or groups who advocate for or actively participate in transitional justice processes. These processes aim to address legacies of widespread human rights abuses, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Transienteistas are concerned with achieving accountability for past wrongs, providing redress to victims, and implementing reforms to prevent future atrocities.

The focus of transienteistas can vary, but common elements include support for truth commissions, criminal prosecutions, reparations programs, and institutional reforms. They may engage in activism, advocacy, research, or policy development related to these mechanisms. The ultimate goal is to foster reconciliation, strengthen the rule of law, and build a more just and peaceful society after periods of conflict or repression. The term itself highlights the transitional nature of the societal changes these individuals seek to facilitate.