New paper analyses Karen unity building
A new CPCS Learning Paper examines the Karen history of conflict, seeking to analyse the push for greater unity amongst the Myanmar ethnic group based on conversations with Karen individuals from various communities, civil society organisations, armed groups, political parties and government offices. READ MORE
“Let’s listen to what they have to say”
The following is the preface to The Journey of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s First Ex-Combatants. Download the full publication here. On June 16, 2015 a Ceremonial Turnover of Weapons and Decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants was held at the old Capitol Building in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. This ceremony marked the first... Read More
New way to support Peace Museum
MUSEUM DIARY: December 8, 2015 Hosting our first event in New York created a great opportunity to reconnect with long-time friends and colleagues who have known and worked alongside CPCS co-founder and Peace Museum visionary Soth Plai Ngarm and CPCS Executive Director Emma Leslie in Cambodia in the 1990s. Some of the people who joined us for The Iliad included the... Read More
4th Peace Practitioners Research Conference
Siem Reap, Cambodia December 9-10, 2015 Learning from Asian practices of mediation, negotiation & dialogue The 2015 Peace Practitioners Research Conference (PPRC) brought together more than 120 peace scholars and practitioners to critically reflect on lessons learned in the areas of mediation, negotiation and dialogue from current peace processes in the Asia region. Some of the... Read More
New way to support Peace Museum
MUSEUM DIARY: December 8, 2015 The Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies (CPCS) has teamed up with the East West Management Institute (EWMI) to offer a new convenient way for people to support the Peace Museum and access EWMI’s tax-exempt, non-profit status for US-based fundraising, as well as online donations. EWMI has made this generous offer as a commitment to support Cambodia... Read More
Why a Cambodia Peace Museum?
The following speech was delivered by CPCS co-founder and Peace Museum visionary Soth Plai Ngarm at an event in New York City on October 19 to mark the official start of the Cambodian Peace Museum campaign. READ MORE
Making Peace in Their Own Words book launch speech
The following speech was delivered by Executive Director of Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies Emma Leslie at the launch of Making Peace in Their Own Words: People of Myanmar’s Peace Process on October 7, 2015, Sedona Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar. Minister U Aung Min, distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman. Firstly, I would like to thank Lyndall Barry, our... Read More
Towards peace in Myanmar: Building common humanity
Encouraging dialogue in grassroots communities through the People’s Dialogue Initiative is helping to create a better future in Myanmar, writes Richard Smith, conflict transformation strategist and CPCS consultant. Silence isn’t always golden Silence is golden goes the saying. But in the golden land of Myanmar the culture of silence that still dominates so many villages and townships... Read More
Why a Cambodia Peace Museum?
The following speech was delivered by CPCS co-founder Soth Plai Ngarm at an event in New York City on October 19 to mark the official start of the Cambodian Peace Museum campaign. To view more photos from the event, click here. Why a Peace Museum? Firstly, I would like to thank you all for coming... Read More
The Iliad in New York
MUSEUM DIARY: October 21, 2015 On October 19, CPCS launched our first official event for the Cambodia Peace Museum – a reading of The Iliad. This event demonstrated the breadth of people who are connecting with the vision and supporting in their own unique ways. One such key support is Tony Newfield, who coordinated and directed a reading... Read More
The Iliad in New York
MUSEUM DIARY: October 21, 2015 On October 19, CPCS launched our first official event for the Cambodia Peace Museum – a reading of The Iliad. This event demonstrated the breadth of people who are connecting with the vision and supporting in their own unique ways. Attending the event were representatives from the United Nations, networks of people who have... Read More
Reflections from Lowell
MUSEUM DIARY: October 15-16, 2015 This was my second time visiting Lowell, Massachusetts, home to the second-largest Cambodian community in America – a fact reflected by the designation of “Cambodia Town” within the city. In Cambodia Town, street lamps have flags welcoming you, and every shop – from restaurant, to laundry mat, to grocer – is... Read More
Making Peace to be launched in New York
Following its launch in Yangon, Myanmar on October 7, Making Peace In Their Own Words: People of Myanmar’s Peace Process will also be launched at an event in New York City on October 21. Published by CPCS, Making Peace presents an interwoven narrative of the views, origins and life experiences of key individuals from different sides... Read More
Reflections from Lowell
MUSEUM DIARY: October 15-16, 2015 This was my second time visiting Lowell, Massachusetts, home to the second-largest Cambodian community in America – a fact reflected by the designation of “Cambodia Town” within the city. During our visit, we spent some time with local community leaders learning more about the history of Lowell and Cambodia Town, and sharing... Read More
Engaging with the Cambodian diaspora
CPCS representatives are speaking about reconciliation and the Cambodia Peace Museum project at an event on October 16 in Lowell, Massachusetts, which has the second highest population of Cambodian Americans in the United States and is a centre for the Cambodian diaspora on the east coast. READ MORE ABOUT THE MUSEUM!
Peace to be focus of new Siem Reap museum
The following article first appeared in the Phnom Penh Post on October 10, 2015. Click here to read the original story. By Nicky Sullivan A new museum dedicated to celebrating Cambodia’s peace builders is in the plans for the Siem Reap-based Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies. The organisation’s founder and executive director, Emma Leslie, flew... Read More
New book explores the voices of Myanmar’s peace process
A new publication that explores the diversity and challenges of Myanmar’s peace process through the voices of participants in the negotiations was launched on October 7 at the Sedona Hotel’s Inya Room in Yangon, Myanmar. Published by the Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies (CPCS), Making Peace in Their Own Words: People of Myanmar’s Peace... Read More
New publication examines communal violence in Myanmar
The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS) is proud to announce the release of its latest publication: This is not who we are: Listening to communities affected by communal violence in Myanmar. Using CPCS Listening Methodology, this publication elevates community voices from six locations in Myanmar that experienced communal violence to reveal a strong... Read More
A Prayer for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
CPCS is organising a Prayer for Peace on the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 4pm at the Metta Karuna Reflection Centre, Siem Reap, Cambodia. All faiths and nationalities welcome. For more information, contact 077 891 181 or 095 806 715 or [email protected] / [email protected]. Download maps in English or Korean
Neb Sinthay
Sinthay began his work with weapons reduction in late 1998, doing fieldwork for a study on the feasibility of removing guns in Cambodian civil society. He says, “I joined the research because I was worried about the increase in gun-use in Cambodia.” He explains that it was especially apparent between1993 and 1998, the years between... Read More