Khin Thet San is a peace, justice, and human rights educator with a background in promoting good governance and democracy. Originally from Myanmar, Khin pursued an M.A. in Human Rights and Cultural Diversity at the University of Essex, funded by the Open Society Foundation. Prior to this, she worked extensively with international NGOs, local NGOs, and civil society organisations in Myanmar, focusing on peacebuilding, justice, and human rights initiatives. Her work involved collaborating with grassroots communities to promote conflict resolution, transitional justice, and human rights education in regions affected by violence and oppression. With the support of CARA, she secured a fellowship at SOAS, University of London, and is now pursuing a PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her PHd research is titled Religious Nationalism and the Notion of Human Rights in Myanmar. 

In addition to her academic work, Khin volunteers as an educator, teaching Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, and International Human Rights Law to young people in Myanmar who have been deprived of education due to military repression. She also provides education on gender, human rights, and women’s leadership to Buddhist nuns, empowering them to take on more active roles in their communities. Her research focuses on human rights violations and the fight for democracy in Myanmar, contributing to global efforts to raise awareness and document abuses under the military regime. 

Participant in: October 2024 Fellowship: Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding Processes