Summary of the findings 1. Understanding of ‘transitional justice’ and related aspects This section evaluates the effect of the Forum’s previous outreach programmes, advocacy materials and reports distributed to the people, as well as addressing various policy challenges regarding transitional justice. Table 1 presents the response to the question that tested the respondents’ level of familiarity with transitional justice.* The majority of the respondents (82 per cent) demonstrated ignorance of the term ‘transitional justice’. This demonstrates the need for civic programmes meant to educate the people about what transitional justice entails. Table 1: Have you ever heard of ‘Transitional Justice’ before? Frequency Yes Percentage 571 18 No 2 618 82 Total 3 189 100 2. The Organ on National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration The Organ on National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration was established in 2009 as one of the outcomes of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) between ZANU(PF) and the two MDC formations. Its mandate is to advise on a ‘national healing’ process in terms of Article VII of the GPA. This section is intended to establish the knowledge of the Organ and its standing among the people. Table 2: Have you ever heard of the Organ on National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration? Frequency Yes Percentage 817 26 No 2 372 74 Total 3 189 100 Table 3: If yes, what is your assessment of the performance of the Organ? Frequency Performed very well Percentage 49 6 Performed well 203 26 Performed badly 217 26 Performed very badly 157 19 Don’t know 191 23 Total 817 100 As can be seen from Tables 2 and 3, the following trends emerged: 12 Transitional Justice Survey – A Report of the People’s Perceptions and Recommendations