Role Title: Peace and Mediation Through Stories of Indian Ocean Intern 2
Organisation: Centre for Stories
Internship Period: Winter (June - July)
Location: Northbridge
Two interns will produce work on a single research piece. One will focus on history and the other on contemporary. Together they will then provide recommendations for action:
Historical study -
- A history of peace movements
- Mediation at a conceptual level in 20th Century
- Decolonisation including the Bandung conference and non-aligned movements
- A historical study of Sri Lanka
Contemporary
- Mediation and Peace studies in modern times (Methodologies of mediation)
- Policy settings (international and global bodies for peace and human rights)
- The role of arts and advocacy across borders
- A Case study of Myanmar in modern times
Joint study -
- Challenges and opportunities
- Resources
- A plan for enduring peace in the Indian Ocean and the role of stories
The aim of this internship is to recommend stories for peace and the role of arts organisations, future roles for Centre for Stories in elevating peace and Whadjuk Country human rights issues.
Founded in 2015 by John and Caroline Wood, the Centre for Stories is an inclusive literary and cultural organisation that uses storytelling to inspire, empower, and connect. Focused on cultural diversity, we support underrepresented storytellers and writers in Western Australia, fostering skills, confidence, and social change through shared stories.