Research and Discussion Paper on a TJ Framework for Zimbabwe Figure 4-1: The swisspeace TJ framework Each of the swisspeace’s four pillars, contain different approaches for different cases. In the following, these four pillars will be further analysed. The right to know Individual victims, survivors, their dependents and also dependents and relatives of missing persons as well as the society as a whole have the right to know what kind of violations took place, why the violation had happened (cause) and who is responsible for the violations. This fulfilment of this right might lead to first steps of healing. Different mechanisms can be applied to investigate the past violations and thus implement the right to know: • • Truth (and reconciliation) commissions: Usually established by the successor government of a country to deal with past atrocities of the predecessor government. Commissions of inquiry: The United Nations had and is still mandating through its different bodies − the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions and investigations to respond to situations of serious 13 DRAFT