Links
Alliance for Conflict Transformation (ACT)
Asian Muslim Action Network (AMAN)
Berghof Centre for Peace Support
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
Center for Peace and Action for Conflict Transformation (PAZci)
Coalition for Peace in Africa (COPA)
Collaborative Learning Projects (CDA)
Monterey Institute of International Studies: Challenges to Peacebuilding
Publications
National Apologies - mapping the complexities of validity
This practical paper addresses the various issues of national apologies through analysing the nuances associated with the term, and studying examples of apologies made by states to their people. The mapping exercise undertaken ultimately provides the knowledge for understanding the composition and critiques of national apologies, and contributes to the broader topical discussion of the phenomenon.
Research by Eneko Sanz, edited by Jeremy Tomlinson
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Introduction to Peace Studies and Research Methods, $10 (USD)
This manual, written by Soth Plai Ngarm and Tania Miletic is an introduction into research methods useful for peace workers and students, with a focus on application of these ideas.
Listening to Voices from Inside: Ethnic People Speak
Like the last publication of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, Listening to Voices from Inside: Myanmar Civil Society’s Response to Cyclone Nargis, this publication amplifies the voices of those living on inside Myanmar on inter-ethnic interactions and ethnic nationalities. The voices of these people who work closely on the conflict and bear the consequences of its impact, ought to be heard as loudly and as clearly as those who live and speak outside the country.
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Listening to Voices from the Inside: Myanmar Civil Society's Response to Cyclone Nargis
From the Preface:
The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies has chosen to make public this documentation for two main reasons: to highlight the perspectives of civil society leaders who live and work in Myanmar; and to contribute to increasing debate on how to address Myanmar's political and conflict challenges.
All too often the opinions, ideas, experiences and insights of civil society leaders are absent in external discussions on the way forward for Myanmar. We hope this is the beginning of a series of such publications which raise the voices of people from inside Myanmar, around a range of critical and pertinent issues.
This publication uses the experience of responding to the Cyclone Nargis tragedy as a way to stocktake the current state of civil society in Myanmar, and to understand how it has changed as a result of this significant event.
Myanmar Voices on the Commission of Inquiry
A number of actors in the international community have called for an establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate Myanmar authorities, non-State armed groups, and any individual responsible for human rights violations. For this reason, the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) has taken the initiative to explore the views of civil society groups within Myanmar on this issue.
Listening to Voices from Inside: People's Perspectives on Myanmar's 2010 Election
From the Introduction:
Given the elections are widely debated in the 'international community', it is critical that the voices of 'ordinary' citizens be heard. Given the wide range of views this report may not simplify the debate, and if anything reflects the increasing diversity of opinion inside Myanmar about future directions, possibilities for change and the development of their nation.
This report does not intend to draw any conclusions, but simply to amplify what has been recorded from a series of 87 interviews conducted across Myanmar. However if the international community is to accompany a process towards democracy in Myanmar, it must come to terms with the complexity and myriad of perspectives held by its citizens.
Listening Project Field Visit Report: Myanmar/Burma
The Myanmar Listening Project was a joint venture between CPCS, Nyien/Shalom Foundation of Myanmar and CDA Collaborative Learning Projects of the United States. It sought to listen to recipients and deliverers of international assistance as a means of improving international assistance practices.
From Street Fighters to Peace Builders:The Stories of Transformation in Timor Leste’s Martial Arts Leaders
This book was not written as a definite guide to martial arts and ritual arts groups in Timor Leste. Far from it! It is an issue which is deeply complex and requires ongoing attention, support and intervention. This book is however a celebration of the changes, both personal and societal, undertaken by men and women who once saw violence as the only option and have now gained the courage to transform themselves to agents for peace.
Examining RPP as a tool for evaluation: the Action Asia experience
Action Asia Leaders met together for two days in Sri Lanka to reflect on their experience with RPP (Reflecting on Peace Practice) over the past two years. There was a particular focus on the use of RPP for program evaluations. The discussion also raised concerns and questions about RPP based evaluations, related to the role of the outside evaluators, the evaluation context, and the challenges of building an inclusive process. This briefing paper is ACTION Asia's contribution to the larger process of learning and reflection taking place in the region and around the world.
Transforming our woundedness for peace: VOICES FROM THE FRONTLINE
The third Action Asia Peacebuilders' Forum held in Siem Reap, Cambodia took as its central theme the wounds that are integral to living and working in conflict: these are often unspoken, suffered silently and may be destructive inhibitors, but also key drivers for action for change. Participants were invited to share their own experiences and reflect on how this had informed their personal journeys in peacebuilding under the title of Transforming our Woundedness for peace.
Asian Perspectives on Peacebuilding: Learning from Experience
This book captures a variety of thematic case studies from experiences of peace advocates in the Asia-Pacific region, as presented at the Second Action Asia Peacebuilders' Forum in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2008. The book also contains the keynote address of Simon Fisher, and is arranged according to the following themes:
- The Path to Reconciliation and Justice;
- Integrating Conflict Transformation and Development;
- Responding to Ethnic and Communal Conflict; and,
- Promoting Peace through Education.
Exploring Asian Approaches to Peacebuilding: Practical Insights and Reflections
This book captures several thematic case studies from experiences of peace advocates in the Asia Region, as presented at the First Action Asia Peacebuilders forum, in Mindanau, 2006. It showcases different approaches and perspectives of NGOs across Asia working in conflict situations.
Issues in Reconciliation: South East Asian Experiences - $5 (USD)
This book, comprised of proceedings from the seventh SEACSN Regional conference and presents case-studies and analysis of issue-based reconciliation experiences across South-East Asia.
Maha Gosananda: The Buddha of the Battlefield
CPCS has translated Santidhammo Bhikku's famous book on Maha Gosananda, The Buddha of the Battlefield, into Khmer. It is the first time this publication is available in Khmer, and aims to increase Cambodians' knowledge and understanding of this dynamic and crucial figure in Cambodia's history. It is the hope of CPCS that his teachings will continue to resound throughout Cambodia, heralding his message of compassion, love and peace for generations to come. It has been distributed throughout Phnom Penh to various NGOs and government institutions, and is also available for download free of charge below.