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Reports and Publications

Reconstructing Masculinities: Gender dynamics after conflict in Aceh, Maluku and Bangsamoro Mindanao

This report is the result of our collaborative research in partnership with institutions in the U.S., the U.K., and Southeast Asia. We collected responses from 6,000 individuals, both men and women, across 3 conflict-affected regions in Southeast Asia, covering issues such as gender equality, gender norms, experiences of violence, mental health status, and perceptions of peacebuilding. Our partner institutions conducted focused group discussions and interviews, and both the quantitative and qualitative data has been analyzed in collaboration with our partners and activists on the ground.

March 18, 2024

Reconstructing Masculinities: Gender dynamics after conflict in Aceh, Maluku and Bangsamoro Mindanao

Photobook “Tak Bai 2004: Taste of Memories” (Thai and English)

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Peacebuilding Program has produced a photobook, "Tak Bai 2004: Taste of Memories" as part of the Deep South Museum and Archives' Initiative project in collaboration with the Silpakorn University in Thailand. The book is available in Thai and English.

November 9, 2023

The Training Manual for Deradicalization and Rehabilitation of Violent Extremist Offenders in Bangladesh

The Peacebuilding Program has developed a manual for de-radicalization programs in Bangladesh in response to the rise of violent extremism in the country. The manual is based on rigorous analysis of the conflict and political background and aims to design effective interventions for violent extremists, former prisoners, and vulnerable groups at high risk of radicalization.

July 28, 2023

Philanthropy Trend 2022 - Report on the Growth of Philanthropy Sector in Indonesia（in partnership with Filantropi Indonesia）

This report examines the performance of corporate and family foundations in Indonesia, along with corporate CSR activities, from 2018 to 2020, including the pandemic's first year.

July 28, 2023

Integrating Gender in the DNA of Peacebuilding: Learning with Peers

This report discusses the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda and its challenges in achieving gender equality in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Despite efforts and research, obstacles persist. The report gathered gender experts from 13 peacebuilding organizations worldwide to share experiences in gender mainstreaming.

July 28, 2023

Public Support for Peacebuilding: Public Attitudes in Japan towards Peacebuilding and Dialogue with Armed Groups

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources, a UK-based peace NGO, conducted an online public survey in December 2019 to better understand Japanese people's attitudes and perceptions about peacebuilding. This survey provides new insights into the Japanese people's understanding of peacebuilding and their perceptions of peace efforts.

October 29, 2020

Civil Liberties and Democratization in ASEAN: Challenges and Recommendations for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation has been conducting research on democracy and civil liberties in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, in collaboration with the Habibie Center, an Indonesian think tank. This report summarizes the challenges of the three countries on democracy and civil liberties, and their recommendations to respective governments and civil society.

August 7, 2020

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