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ACT The Alliance for Conflict Transformation, Cambodia
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A registered Cambodian NGO striving for the creation of a positive peace across Cambodia where human rights and needs are respected and effective social mechanisms exist for peaceful conflict resolution.
In 2007 we will see the trial of the Khmer Rouge leaders in an attempt to bring justice and closure to that bloody period of our history. At the same time, we see the same conditions, which led to the rise of the Khmer Rouge: the massive gap between rich and poor; between provincial Cambodia and Phnom Penh, increasing. As our research has revealed, Cambodians hold deep prejudices against one another along ethnic and religious lines.
ACT seeks to identify and address such causes of conflict and help prevent this turning to future violent conflict by strengthening effective social mechanisms so Cambodians can resolve conflicts peacefully.
'Thanks to the NGO who initiated this project, preventing the division of communities and religious conflict that kills thousands in other countries...helping us to stay together as a family.' An ACT Project Participant - O Ambil Village, Bantheay Mean Chey Province. |
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Our aims
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Assist constituency building and networking with civil society, governmental and religious institutions within Cambodia. This can also be done at regional and international levels where such actions benefit local work.
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Support peace building and conflict resolution practitioners in the areas of capacity building, peace forums, dialogue, consultation and peace initiatives
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Set up early warning systems by identifying issues of peace and facilitation communication among relevant social institutions for peace. Strategically, this can be done through information sharing and research
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Advocate through different mechanisms to promote peace, democracy and respect of human rights. Facilitation and mediation of individuals and organizational peace building initiatives.
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Build institutions and identify institutional needs which can help the maintenance of social stability and security.
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