Why victim-led organisations came together
The aftermath of the TRRC hearings made clear that individual victims and separate associations faced common challenges in tracking implementation and engaging with state authorities.
In January 2024, survivor-led groups established the Association of Victim-Led Organisations (AVLO) to pool resources, harmonise advocacy, and present coherent perspectives before national and international bodies.
“Unity among survivor groups transforms fragmented requests into powerful, undeniable civic leadership.”
Strengthening advocacy through collective representation
AVLO provides an institutional counterpart for Government agencies, ensuring that consultations are not ad hoc or tokenistic. It coordinates positions on priority legislation, including the Special Prosecutor's Office Bill and the Victims Reparations Act.
Through democratic internal consultations, AVLO ensures that the concerns of rural survivors, widows, orphans, and persons with disabilities are integrated into policy dialogues.
Engaging with the wider implementation framework
AVLO actively participates in the Government's Victim Townhall meetings and Partnership Platform while retaining full autonomy.
This complementary dynamic enables the Post-TRRC Unit to coordinate official mechanisms while AVLO articulates independent survivor priorities, ensuring mutual accountability.