Addressing Housing Inequalities in Post-Conflict Belfast A Transformative Justice Approach

Belfast is a deeply divided and fragmented city not just politically, socially, economically but physically. It shaped by its history, experiences of violent conflict post-conflict transition. A collage so-called peace walls interface areas segregate neighbourhoods across the creating some most socially deprived where inequalities are significantly exacerbated tension sectarianism that segregation reinforces. Despite process, historical new in provision allocation social housing affect many vulnerable individuals communities resulting unequal access to adequate housing; overcrowding; stress; homelessness; higher waiting lists longer times. The challenge navigating politically physically has resulted failed opportunities shape policies procedures address existing, persistent, inequalities.
 Addressing legacy violence human rights violations central building sustainable transitioning societies. If we acknowledge socio-economic only consequence also root cause, then must correcting these an essential component policy. Transitional justice often overlooks impact on victims wider society. growing body literature suggests transformative expands traditional ‘toolkit’ include measures, typically employed transitional justice, confront rights, needs assist societal transformation more effectively. Under approach, my research explores how affirmative action role movements, such as Right City, could be used Belfast. In doing so look future well deal with past.