Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia

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The Faculty of Communications and Media Arts of Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia and the Alliance for Conflict Transformation proudly present:

“THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF RECONCILIATION”

a public lecture by

    DR. JOHAN GALTUNG

    Director, Transcend Institute

MONDAY, MAY 22, 6:00 pm

    Rooftop Conference Hall

        PUC South Campus

Dr. Johan Galtung is widely considered to be the “Father” of peace and conflict research.  He founded the PRIO-International Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway in 1959, one of the first research institutes devoted to the field of peace studies.  He has also worked as a consultant for many international organizations, including the United Nations, participating as a mediator in over 40 conflicts around the world, most recently in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

A native of Norway and the author of numerous books and articles on peace and conflict, Dr. Galtung has been a lecturer and professor at a number of leading universities, including the University of Oslo, Princeton University, Columbia University, and the University of Hawaii, where he is currently a Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies.  He is also the founder and director of Transcend, an international research center devoted to the study of peace and conflict.

Please join us for this important and informative event!