Abstract:
In drawing attention to multiple forms of archival resources: from letters, writing materials, testimonials and lived experiences of political detainees and torture survivors, how does such materials provide transnational insights to the socio-political contexts in the region? What goes behind the process of confronting the traumatic past, present and future within our milieu? How do we perceive the challenges in disseminating such materials in the struggle for truth and reconciliation?
Speakers:
i) Tyrell Haberkorn (Plaenert-Bascom Professor of Southeast Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison)
ii) Anchana Heemmina (Duayjai Association for Humanitarian Affairs, Thailand)
iii) Ita Fatia Nadia ( Ruang Arsip dan Sejarah Wanita (RUAS), Indonesia).
Moderator:
Anon Chawalawan (Museum of Popular History, Thailand)
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This event is co-organised by Under The Banana Tree Archival Network, October 6 Museum Project, Deep South Museum and Archives, Museum of Popular History & Pusat Sejarah Rakyat.
It is in conjunction with Regional Workshop on Strengthening Grassroots and Civil Archives in Southeast Asia organised in Bangkok from 26 – 28 February 2026. The project is supported and funded International Institute of Social History, Netherlands.