:: Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University ::

SEPTEMBER 2006
HEADLINE
- The second field study trip of the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program
- RPCS participants in Chiang Mai
- Different Peace and Conflict Related Issues

NEW RELEASES
- Call for application - Deputy Director

RPCS participants in Chiang Mai

August 17-20, 2006 - RPCS participants Matias Ninkov (Argentina), Zelie Pollon (USA) and Richelieu Allison (Liberia) spent the weekends in Chiang Mai learning about Rotary project regarding educational issues among hill tribe people as well as enjoying the natural landscape, cultural and history the the old kingdom of Lan Na.

RPCS participants received warm welcome from President Naruchol Arpornrat
and members of Rotary Club of Chiangmai Thinthaingam.

RPCS participants with Rotarians and families at the Northern-style dinner.

RPCS crew at the top of Doi Suthep.

Matias Ninkov and Richelieu Allison to learn
about Rotary project at the hilltribe village with
Rotarian Wandee Pudsom.

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Different Peace and Conflict Related Issues

August 24-26, 2006 - RPCS invited various speakers to talk about different peace - and conflict - related issues. Ms.Siriporn Skrobanek (Foundation for Women) highlighted realities and cases of gender and conflict throughout the region, while Dr.Gothom Arya (Director, Research for Peace-Building Center) and Mr.Charnchao Chaiyanukij (Director-General, Rights and Liberties Protection Department) discussed issues, judicial system and problems of Southern Thailand. Base on his experience in Southern Thailand, Col.Songwit Noonpakdi shared with participants thories and cases on peacekeeping operation.

Ms.Siriporn Skrobanek enjoyed her discussion with RPCS participants on gender and conflict.		Dr.Gothom Arya discussed issues and problems in Southern Thailand.
Mr.Charnchao Chaiyanukij pointed out judicial systems and problems of Southern Thailand to RPCS participants and visitors from Rotary International.		Col.Songwit Noonpakdi introduced himself to participants before his talk on peacekeeping.

RPCS participants took group photo with Col.Songwit Noonpakdi after discussion on peacekeeping operation.

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