Regional organizations can also play a role. The African Union's recent decis...

Regional organizations can also play a role. The African Union's recent decision to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate events surrounding the current conflict in South Sudan is an example. In our own region, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working with the United Nations to document lessons learned through ASEAN's good offices, mediation and facilitation roles and is sharing experiences on the effective conduct of peace processes and negotiations. All of those tools can assist societies to understand events that led to and occurred during a conflict. Inclusive and transparent processes can help to ensure that different perspectives and grievances are heard and acknowledged, and so build a picture of the broad history of the conflict. Incorporating women's voices in those processes is fundamental. Nurturing open and receptive education is essential.