The concept of truth and reconciliation commissions was created in the 1980s in Latin America, and they have since become a typical way for post-conflict governments to deal with the past of their country. Intended as an alternative to victors’ justice, where past perpetrators are punished, through a commission, the success comes from reconstructing the country’s history to reframe the past from their perspective; rather than control over the use of force, control of the narrative is viewed as a way to gain legitimacy. These commissions are highly particular, in the stories they tell, but also are indicative of the influence of global norms on post-conflict reconciliation. This project will focus on the language and stories within truth commissions to understand the intersection of global norms and local histories on constructing truth and reshaping the past.