Arn Chorn-Pond | |
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Born | 1966 |
Alma mater | Gould Academy, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Providence College, B.A. (Political Science), L.H.D. |
Occupation(s) | Musician and human rights activist |
Known for | Work with Cambodian refugees, trauma survivors, Khmer traditional musicians, education on forgiveness and reconciliation, education on the Khmer Rouge genocide |
Relatives | Peter L. Pond (foster father), Shirley Mason Pond (foster mother) |
Awards | Reebok Human Rights Award (1988); Amnesty International Human Rights Award (1991); Kohl Foundation International Peace Prize (1993); Spirit of Anne Frank Outstanding Citizen Award (1996) |
Arn Chorn-Pond (born 1966) is a Cambodian musician, human rights activist, and a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime. He is an advocate for the healing and transformative power of the arts, and especially music.