The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) was established as an action line under Provision B.2.2 of the APSC Blueprint (2010-2015), which aims to strengthen research activities on peace, conflict management and conflict resolution.

The ASEAN-IPR is mandated to be ASEAN’s institution focusing on peace, conflict management and conflict resolution. The Institute has five functions to fulfil its role, with strong emphasis in promoting a culture of peace in the region.

The ASEAN-IPR’s structure has three main bodies – Governing Council, Advisory Board and Executive Director as head of the Secretariat.

The AWPR is a means to take stock of women experts in peace processes, and the first manifestation of the ASEAN-IPR’s pool of experts.

Discover available opportunities at ASEAN-IPR, including connecting as our partner.

Our News/Updates section provides the latest updates, releases and articles of our activities.

ASEAN-IPR Publication is your go-to resource for documents, papers and/or publication, mainly those generated from our activities.

Browse our collection of pamphlets, presentations, information sheets, and other documents relevant to our work.

Dive into our collection of previous remarks and/or speeches delivered at the Institute’s various activities – promoting peace-oriented values in our region and beyond.

Discover ASEAN-IPR’s photo gallery that provides you with more than 400 visual images of our past activities.

Step into our Videos Gallery to watch visual journey of ASEAN-IPR’s work, in pursuit of our mandate and functions.

Find access to links of relevant institutions and organisations in ASEAN, ASEAN Member States, as well as other regions with similar objectives aimed at promoting culture of peace.

Research lies at one of the cores of ASEAN-IPR's work. Get to know ASEAN-IPR’s research projects on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and conflict management.

Under our Capacity Building functions, ASEAN-IPR conducts various trainings and relevant activities to promote peace among stakeholders, and moving the peace values to practice.

Since 2020, ASEAN-IPR has convened the Discussion Series - a series of webinars/seminars that gather expertise and discuss current trends related to peace processes. Click to read our previous discussions and take the opportunity to participate.

Take a look at our previous and ongoing conferences as well as chances on being a part of it.

The ASEAN-IPR Outreach Programme consist of 5 sub-activities and serve as a platform to foster further engagement between the Institute and the public.

Discover ASEAN-IPR's other insightful activities and initiatives.

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Who We Are

ASEAN Institute for Peace & Reconciliation

The Governing Council

The Governing Council (GC) is the highest decision-making body of ASEAN-IPR, consisting a representative from each ASEAN Member State (AMS), along with the Secretary-General of ASEAN and the Executive Director (who serve as Ex-Officio Members of the Council). The Council’s work includes formulation of guidelines and procedures for activities, funding and budget of the institute.

H.E. Latifah Zaini Brunei Darussalam

H.E. Heng Sarith Cambodia

H.E. Adam Mulawarman Tugio Indonesia

H.E. Sitsangkhom SISAKETH Lao PDR

H.E. Sarah Al Bakri Devadason Malaysia

H.E. U Aung Myo Myint Myanmar

Ms. Maria Elena Cristina Maningat (Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.) Philippines

H.E. Gerard Ho Singapore

H.E. Mrs. Phantipha Iamsudha Ekarohit Thailand

H.E. Ambassador Dr. Ton Thi Ngoc Huong Viet Nam

H.E. Natercia Cipriana Coelho da Silva Timor - Leste (Observer)

H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn Secretary-General of ASEAN, Ex-Officio Member

The Advisory Board

The Advisory Board (AB) is responsible to advise the GC on the research priorities of the Institute. The AB also comprises of a representative from each ASEAN Member State, consisting of eminent persons in the field of peace and reconciliation, with the Executive Director of ASEAN-IPR also serving as an Ex-Officio Member.