Nirmanusan's Page

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

My Childhood experiences....such as directly have seen war atrocities, sufferings, human rights violations and oppressions.

Tears of mothers, Fears of children and etc...

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

Since 2002 to till 2008 I worked on politically sensitive issues related to Sri Lanka’s ongoing ethno-political conflict. I worked closely with a wide range of stake holders like political parties, representatives of the civil society, human rights activist, journalists, intellectuals and grass root level peace activist across the Island. My present work area covers different aspects of peace building activities. As a journalist, as an election observer and as a student I contribute in all possible forms towards a positive turning point in Sri Lanka. On top of it, something I really value and something that makes me feel content is that I deal with many state & non-state actors, grass root workers, collate different information, analyze and gather them and report to the International Community. I think this is essential, so that the diplomats and other relevant actors understand the ground situation.

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

Aceh, Indonesia
Kosovo
Nepal
India and
Sri Lanka

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

Austria

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

Pursuing MA in Peace and Conflict Studies at the European University Center for Peace Studies

How many years professional experience do you have ?

6-10

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://www.nirmanusan.blogspot.com AND www.nirmanusan.wordpress.com

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.berghof-peacesupport.org

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

Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Human Rights, Internally Displaced, Media

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

Advocacy, Research

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

Conflict analysis and reporting.

Research on current political development in Sri Lanka.

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

Causes and Consequences of Ethno-political Conflict in Sri Lanka.

A Witness of Violent and Non-violence Struggle.

My Vienna Declaration