In contemporary human rights politics, much international effort is invested in securing reparative settlements in the aftermath of genocide and mass atrocities. This article details a broad comparative research project in which we seek to map the respective paths of 47 post-genocide and mass atrocity reparations claims. Based on the findings of this study, using a mixed-methods approach, we highlight some potential obstacles within claims processes and demonstrate the importance of resource mobilization for reparative success. In particular, this article advances sociological understanding of the importance of momentum in resource mobilization as a means of carrying a reparations movement toward successful transitional justice outcomes.
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