With particular reference to Sierra Leone, article discusses the role of Indigenous knowledge in sustainability, issues involving intellectual property and the role of librarians in this field.

Argues that because of the government's refusal to name or prosecute individuals involved in violations of human rights, victims of residential schools have not received justice.

Mainly consists of tables. Table 1: country, years of operation, dates covered, and creating body. Table 2: country, key language or terms of reference, principle acts documented, and violations not investigated. Table 3: commissioners, number of staff, budget, number of cases presented, and name of final report.

Brief description of each commission, the date inaugurated and their mandate.