COMMENT | As we gather in Penang for the 6th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia on Aug 13-14, it is imperative to reflect on the profound significance of this assembly for human rights and conflict resolution in our region.

This conference, organised by the Southeast Asian Human Rights and Peace Studies Network, the Asean University Network for Human Rights Education, Research and Education for Peace at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Mahidol University, and supported by Sweden, epitomises the collaborative spirit essential for advancing these critical issues.