Pwee Thae

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Starting Point

Ms. Pwee Thae is a member of the Agency for Education of the Poor Rural Youth, Chin. Guided by their Christian faith, she and her organisation carried out their missions. Before 2021, her agency focused on providing educational support. 

However, their missions have expanded. She is willing to participate in a negotiation in the peace process that aligns with her skills and interests. She believes that negotiation should be conducted with a commitment to understanding and accepting the perspectives and needs of all parties involved. In pursuit of peace, engaging in negotiations rather than remaining silent would be more effective

Peace Journey

As a volunteer, she contributed to the best of her ability. She facilitated mediation and coordination between organisations to secure assistance in the form of supporting education, establishing connections and providing aid for those displaced by the armed conflict. 

Moreover, she has been involved in helping people affected by war by working with women leaders, religious figures, and capable individuals within the community.  Her activities included liaising with civil society organisations (CSOs), conducting awareness programmes, and organising knowledge-sharing sessions in various areas.  Additionally, she facilitated coordination with the armed forces.

Regarding women's position in the peace process, she believes that both men and women should contribute to the sectors to the best of their ability. Given the current lack of peace, she believes women and men will be eager to participate in peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts. Regrettably, some men may resist women taking prominent roles at events. This also created challenges in assisting villages, women’s movements face the risk of being misunderstood as enemies by armed organisations. Further, they face resistance and suspicion from within the community, where some individuals are unwilling to support or learn from them.

Success Stories

According to her, one of the steps in preventing conflict is when the facilitator successfully overcomes the differences between opposing groups. Additionally, by raising awareness in certain areas, her organisation made advanced preparations that reduced damage. However, as many people strive for peace for the greater good, she has encountered individuals who prioritise their interests over the community's welfare.