HRC 60: Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence 

Geneva, September 10, 2025

                                             Delivered by  Permanent Mission of Albania                                                                                       

Thank you, Mr. Vice President,

Albania would like to thank the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Duhaime, for his report and recommendations on the issue of documenting gross violations of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law in the context of transitional justice processes.

Ensuring truth, justice and reparation is fundamental to the dignity of victims of gross human rights violations and essential to building lasting peace and reconciliation.

Truth-seeking mechanisms, such as registration, mapping, and preservation of archives and testimonies, are indispensable tools for restoring the dignity of victims and ensuring accountability.

In Albania, the creation of the Authority for Information on Former State Security Documents and opening the documents of the former State Security was a difficult but necessary step. This process allowed victims to learn the truth, fostered public dialogue, and helped dismantle the culture of impunity. Our experience confirms the importance of victim-centred, inclusive, and gender-sensitive documentation, supported by strong confidentiality and security guarantees.

To conclude, Albania supports the call of the Special Rapporteur to States to embed robust, inclusive, and victim-centred documentation in transitional justice strategies.

I thank you.