Imran Afridi's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I am a resident of Tribal area of Pakistan where Pakistan Army and US army start war against terror and the area is became a battle field. My effort is to bring peace in the area for the welfare and betterment of the local people.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I did Master in Sociology from University of Peshawar in 2004. I worked with different NGOs and INGOs .e. UNDP, ACT, CWS, and other human rights organizations and have traveled around some of Asian countries for human rights and peace trainings.

Write now i am a student of MAINS Master of Arts in Inter Asia NGOs Studies from SUNGKONGHOE University Seoul Korea. My Major is Critical Peace Studies, NGO and World Development and Global Sociology. My focus is according to my country situation Peace and Conflict resolution.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Pakistan, India, Dubai UAE, South Korea, China, Bangkok Thailand, Doha, Japan.

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Seoul, South Korea

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

I am student of MAINS Master of Arts in Inter Asia NGOs Studies, SUNGKONGHOE University Seoul Korea. Critical Peace Studies and NGO Development.

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Democratization, Diplomacy, Environment, Gender, Human Rights, Humanitarian Relief, Organizational Development, Peacekeeping, Refugees, Security, Terrorism

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Monitoring, Program Administration, Research, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Impact of Arms on Child Socialization.
Causes of Failure of Sharia Law agreement between Government of Pakistan and Taliban of Swat NWFP.
Women Role in Rural Development, Pakistan
Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution in Pakistan