Post-Conflict Studies & Human Rights
Phnom Penh And Surrounding Areas, Cambodia
7 Days / 6 Nights
Study the legacy of the Khmer Rouge, visit the Killing Fields, and explore Cambodia’s path to justice and reconciliation.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will:
1. Understand the historical context and consequences of the Khmer Rouge regime.
2. Explore the role of transitional justice in post-conflict recovery.
3. Engage in discussions around human rights, memory, and trauma healing.
4. Learn from survivors, activists, and institutions advocating for justice.
5. Reflect on the importance of education, empathy, and civic responsibility in preventing future atrocities.
By the end of the program, students will:
1. Understand the historical context and consequences of the Khmer Rouge regime.
2. Explore the role of transitional justice in post-conflict recovery.
3. Engage in discussions around human rights, memory, and trauma healing.
4. Learn from survivors, activists, and institutions advocating for justice.
5. Reflect on the importance of education, empathy, and civic responsibility in preventing future atrocities.
Package Include:
Local accommodation or resort stay
Ground transportation
Meals (as per itinerary)
Professional facilitator or guide
Collaboration with a local university
Local expert speaker
Sightseeing excursions
All trip logistical arrangements
Packages Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrival & Historical Overview
- Arrival in Phnom Penh & check-in
- Orientation session: Introduction to Cambodia modern history & peace-building journey
- Welcome dinner and cultural briefing
Outcome: Students understand Cambodia historical backdrop and
program goals.
Day 2
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit Tuol Sleng (S-21) Genocide Museum
- Guided tour and silent walk through memorial space
- Dialogue with genocide education experts
- Reflection circle: What does remembrance teach us?
Outcome: Students confront the gravity of genocide and the importance of
historical memory.
Day 3
The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Visit Choeung Ek Killing Fields Memorial
- Learn about the mass executions and symbolism of the stupa
- Afternoon: journaling & creative expression to process emotional impact
- Group discussion: Justice vs. forgiveness
Outcome: Students engage with ethical questions in post-conflict settings.
Day 4
Transitional Justice & Legal Frameworks
- Visit to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC)
- Meet with legal experts or observers (when possible)
- Case study workshop: Transitional justice mechanisms around the world
- Watch documentary on Khmer Rouge trials
Outcome: Students explore how justice systems operate after mass
atrocities.
Day 5
Community Healing & Youth Engagement
- Visit grassroots organization working on trauma healing or memory education
- Dialogue with youth leaders working in civic education and peace initiatives
- Interactive workshop: How youth can contribute to peacebuilding
Outcome: Students are empowered to view human rights as part of active
citizenship.
Day 6
Human Rights & Modern Cambodia
- Tour of a human rights NGO (e.g., LICADHO or Cambodian Center for Human Rights)
- Seminar on freedom of expression, land rights, or gender justice in Cambodia today
- Closing reflection: From past to present what have we learned?
- Cultural dinner & certificate presentation
Outcome: Students connect historical trauma to ongoing human rights
struggles and advocacy.
Day 7
Departure
- Morning walk along the Mekong or personal reflection time
- Departure from Phnom Penh
Outcome: Students leave with a deeper understanding of conflict, justice,
and reconciliation.
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