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Reports and Publications

Soft Recognition: Enabling Participation of Self-Determination Groups in Intergovernmental Organisations

This report examines the interrelationship between international affairs and domestic politics. In today's globalized world, challenges such as climate change, migration, and pandemics transcend national borders and influence domestic issues across countries. The report specifically focuses on "soft recognition" mechanisms that enable self-determining groups to participate in intergovernmental organizations, exploring both the benefits this participation offers and its potential for conflict resolution. The findings provide valuable insights for states and multilateral organizations alike.

March 24, 2025

Soft Recognition: Enabling Participation of Self-Determination Groups in Intergovernmental Organisations

Mediating Self-Determination Conflicts

Self-determination conflicts account for half of global conflicts. This report shares insights from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources' 3-year partnership, examining how transformative peace mediation approaches can prevent, manage and resolve these conflicts. Explores unique challenges faced by mediators, practical solutions, and effective coordination across different stakeholder levels.

December 11, 2024

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

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

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