Peace, What It Is and Why It Is Possible

In September 2025, her book: Vrede. Wat het is en waarom het kan (Peace. What it is and why it is possible) was published. Drawing on her personal experiences, she shows that peace begins with ourselves, but can only grow when we work together towards an inclusive and just society. She calls for action, both locally and politically, to make sustainable peace possible.

Rolien Sasse has been the Executive Director of PAX, the largest peace organisation in the Netherlands, since February 2023. With more than ten years of experience working in Africa and Asia and eight years as director of Simavi (now WaterAid Netherlands), she is committed to promoting peace, justice, and equal opportunities.