Be part of the growing network to advance human rights and peace research and education in Southeast Asia.
Transforming the landscape of human rights promotion and peacebuilding in the region through a dynamic focus on research, education, and regional policy advocacy.
New Release: Access and download your e-copy of Responding to a World in Disorder: Emerging Research in Rights, Politics, and Sustainable Development, a brief and insightful summary of the two-day plenary sessions hosted by SHAPE-SEA during the international hybrid conference held last July 2025.
We believe that knowledge is the foundation of change. By equipping scholars, civil society, and policy makers with rigorous research and accessible education, we are building a more just and peaceful Southeast Asia for generations to come.
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Explore a collection of resources developed together with our collaborators. These publications ranging from research outputs to practical tools reflect our collective efforts to promote human rights and research education and critical enquiry in the region.
We implement a variety of initiatives aimed at strengthening the human rights framework and peace research across the region.
Supporting critical studies on human rights and peace at local, national, and regional levels through grants and collaborative projects.
Encouraging an interdisciplinary social science approach to research that analyzes the causes, dynamics, and resolution of both violent and nonviolent conflicts to foster sustainable peace.
Connecting academics with ASEAN bodies and civil society leaders to influence policy-making through evidence-based research.
Monitoring regional human rights trends and providing rapid response research for emerging crises and conflict areas.
Workshops and training modules designed to enhance the research capabilities of young and emerging Southeast Asian scholars.
Disseminating knowledge through public forums, webinars, and open-access resources to foster a broader culture of peace.
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