Current Issue
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Right to Peace
Published: December 15, 2025
Research Article (pp. 210-228)
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"Digital Spaces for Youth Peace Advocacy in Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges"
Author: Dr. Farhana Begum (Department of Sociology, University of Dhaka)
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This study explores how youth organizations utilize digital platforms to counter online polarization and build pathways for inclusive civil dialogue in metropolitan Dhaka. By tracking three localized campaigns, it examines the capacity of digital peace media to engage youth across divided socio-political lines, detailing both operational achievements and safety limits.
Policy Research Paper (pp. 229-245)
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"Re-evaluating Youth Inclusion in Local Peace Infrastructures: A Case Study of Chittagong"
Authors: Dr. S. Rahman (Senior Lecturer in Peace Studies) & Dr. Farhana Begum (University of Dhaka)
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This paper analyzes local mediation networks in the Chittagong division, focusing on the representation of university-educated youth in conflict resolution systems. Using mixed surveys, it argues that current models marginalize youth inputs, and outlines structured channels to coordinate local NGO and academic research with Division Councils.
Empirical Study (pp. 246-265)
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"Grassroots Mediation and Indigenous Leadership in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT)"
Authors: L. Chakma (Independent Researcher) & A. R. Chowdhury (Peace Consultant)
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Focusing on localized conflict zones in CHT, this article outlines the effectiveness of traditional dispute resolution frameworks. It details how integrating young indigenous mediators with community elders decreases land dispute escalation and develops cross-community advocacy.
Aims & Scope
The **Journal of Right to Peace (JR2P)** is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published twice a year (Summer and Winter) by Right to Peace Bangladesh.
The journal serves as a forum for empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research in the fields of peace studies, conflict resolution, human rights, and youth development. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and practical grassroots peacebuilding.
Subject Areas
- Conflict analysis, mediation, and resolution strategies.
- Youth-led advocacy, human rights movements, and social inclusion.
- Post-conflict rehabilitation and local governance models.
- Digital peace advocacy, cyber-ethics, and combating online polarization.
- International relations and human security dynamics in South Asia.
Target Audience
JR2P is designed for policy makers, academic researchers, NGO workers, and student advocates interested in peace studies and civic engagement.
Editorial Board
Board Status: We are currently expanding our international peer-review network. The board members below represent the launching committee for Volume 7.
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. S. Rahman — Senior Research Fellow in Conflict Studies, Dhaka
Associate Editors
- Dr. Farhana Begum — Department of Sociology, University of Dhaka
- Prof. M. Kabir — International Relations Coordinator, South Asia Research Institute
Call for Reviewers
We are actively recruiting PhD candidates, research lecturers, and experienced practitioners in the fields of peace studies and political sociology. To apply for our peer-review database, please email a brief CV to editor@right2peace.org.
Author Guidelines
We welcome submissions from both established academics and emerging youth researchers. To be considered for publication, manuscripts must comply with the following instructions:
Formatting & Structure
- **Word Count:** 5,000 to 8,000 words (including abstract, footnotes, and references).
- **Language:** British or American English (must be consistent throughout).
- **Abstract:** Must include an abstract of 150–250 words and 4–6 keywords.
- **Citation Style:** Chicago Manual of Style (Author-Date system) or APA 7th Edition.
- **File Format:** Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Originality & Verification
All submitted papers must be original work. R2P uses Turnitin to verify originality. Submissions with a plagiarism similarity index exceeding 15% will be returned immediately.
Manuscript Submissions
Submission Notice: Our online manuscript management portal is currently under development (scheduled for launch Q4 2026).
Until the portal is launched, authors must submit their blinded manuscript, along with a separate title page (containing author names, affiliations, and contact email), directly to the editorial team via email:
To: submissions@right2peace.org
Subject: Manuscript Submission - [Short Title of Paper]
Attachments: Blinded_Manuscript.docx, Cover_Letter_and_Title_Page.pdf
An editor will confirm receipt within 3 business days and initiate the desk review phase.
Archives
Archival Conversion: Legacy volumes 1–6 (2019-2024) are currently undergoing digitization for our new open-access portal. Print copies are cataloged at the R2P office.
Volume 7 No. 3 (Summer 2025)
Status: Digitization in progress. Coming soon.
Volume 7 No. 2 (Winter 2024)
Status: Digitization in progress. Coming soon.
Volume 7 No. 1 (Summer 2024)
Status: Digitization in progress. Coming soon.
