A steering committee for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission has been endorsed by Cabinet.
In its sitting this week, Cabinet confirmed the committee’s objective was to oversee the formulation of the legal, governance and financial framework for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
“The steering committee will be chaired by Hon Sashi Kiran, Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection. Other committee members include — Assistant Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Sakiusa Tubuna, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua, Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu and Assistant Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Jovesa Vocea,” the Cabinet statement read.
“The committee will be guided by the following objectives in its work to establish the commission:
- to provide consistent leadership oversight towards the establishment of the commission;
- ensure appropriate provisioning for staffing and funding of the commission;
- ensure a proper governance and reporting framework for accountability of the commission; and
- oversee the preparation of a policy framework and drafting instructions for a law to establish a commission.”
A Bill to establish the TRC would be considered by Cabinet later this year before it is tabled in Parliament.
“Once enacted, it is anticipated that the TRC is then appointed to carry out its work in 2026.”
