The “Hive Mind Series” – New Global Initiative from ICSC
In May 2026, under the umbrella of its Transitional Justice Consortium, ICSC launched a new global initiative, the “Hive Mind Series”, bringing together its network to lead conversations shaping the future of memory and justice work.
Through this series, ICSC convenes practitioners, researchers, activists, and members across its network to address critical challenges facing the field and co-create the ideas, questions, and frameworks that will define its next chapter.
Running from May through September, the Hive Mind series brings together ICSC and partners for 10 virtual sessions examining some of the most pressing questions shaping the fields of memory, documentation, and accountability today. Each session creates an opportunity for practitioners, researchers, and partner organizations to exchange experiences, reflect on current challenges, and share practical approaches emerging from different regional contexts.
The series explores a wide range of topics, including Documentation and Integration: Documenting the Stories of Refugees, Collective Memory and Non-Repetition in Latin America, Supporting Sustainable Peace: Funding for Transitional Justice, Early Warning Systems, Community Documentation and Atrocity Prevention, and other timely issues influencing the future of memory practice and transitional justice. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, the series aims to foster meaningful exchange, encourage collaborative learning, and highlight approaches that strengthen locally informed initiatives around the world.
All sessions are held virtually and include opportunities for participants to engage directly with speakers through discussion and questions. Recordings of past sessions are made available, allowing a broader audience to continue learning from these conversations throughout the series.
Upcoming sessions
Join the conversation as we continue to explore critical questions shaping the future of our field. Upcoming sessions include:
Later sessions include:
- Civil Society Documentation During Times of Transition
- Documentation and Integration: Documenting the Stories of Refugees
- Beyond Transition: Rethinking Justice in Contexts of Protracted Violence in the WANA Region
Recordings
Interested in watching the recording?
Email coalition@sitesofconscience.org with the subject line “Hive Mind Series #7 Recording Access” to request access.
As a space for dialogue and collaboration, the “Hive Mind Series” reflects ICSC’s commitment to strengthening collective knowledge and fostering innovation. By bringing together diverse perspectives from its global network, the series aims to support more inclusive, informed, and forward-looking approaches to memory and justice work.e inclusive, informed, and forward-looking approaches to memory and justice work. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay updated on upcoming sessions in the “Hive Mind Series”.