Observatoire Psycavi | Conflits armés et santé psychologique Observatoire PSYCAVI: Conflits armés et santé psychologique
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    Because research helps to understand, support, and build.

    Develop and share the most relevant scientific knowledge regarding the psychological health of populations exposed to armed conflicts and intergroup violence.

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    Leaders researching the relationship between emotions and cognition in extreme situations. Because a new perspective is necessary for coexistence.

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    Each of our studies focuses on psychological health. We provide significant contributions to the development of a rich pool of knowledge in the rapidly expanding research areas of human cognition and trauma.

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Reconciliation

These videos address the link between mental health and reconciliation, the cognitive consequences of exposure to genocide, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma.

 

Nice

Nice was 8 years old when the violence began. In this short video, she describes her family's suffering; they had to flee and live in the forest, they were separated from each other, and some were killed, their homes destroyed, with parents unable to seek food. Nice explains how these acts of violence have impacted her - and continue to affect her studies, sleep, and physical and mental health.

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Wilson

Wilson was 8 years old when the violence began. In this short video, he describes the profound consequences on his personal life; he talks about the closure of schools, the loss of loved ones and friends, the constant fear, and fleeing to the forest. Mentally, the memories of past violence and constant fear have had a devastating impact, affecting even daily activities like sleeping and reading. Wilson explains how these traumatic events continue to haunt him, hindering his personal development and future plans.

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Alex

Alex was 23 years old when the violence began and was relentlessly pursued. Eventually, he found a kind person who hid him. In this short video, he describes the consequences of the wars on his mental health—being traumatized without knowing it. He explains how he came to realize that unity and reconciliation, as well as the Gacaca courts, had an impact.

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MUKAMANZI and NIYOMUKIZA

Zawudjia Mukamanzi was 21 years old when the violence began. In this short video, she describes her experiences as a wife and mother during that time. She explains how the violence impacted her—and how it continues to affect her family. Niyomukiza was born towards the end of the genocide and shares heartbreaking experiences, such as seeing his mother cry because of all the suffering and the painful conversations about the past.

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JANE and CLAUDE