2020 Centre news
Civil Society Empowerment must be at the Centre of COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
On 9 December 2020, Asia Centre released its baseline study “COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia: Building Resilience, Fighting Authoritarianism”. This report examines the state of democracy and human rights
COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia
Download Full Report ABSTRACT COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia: Building Resilience, Fighting Authoritarianism examines trends under which Southeast Asian governments have used crises as opportunities for their political advantage.
Women Lead 2019-20 Journalism for an Equitable Asia Awards
Women led at the Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award Ceremony on the 2nd of December 2020 at 2 PM – 3.30 PM (GMT+7, Bangkok). The female-dominated field of the
3rd ASEAN-Japan Roundtable: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 18 November 2020, Asia Centre, in partnership with the Japan Foundation, convened the 3rd ASEAN-Japan Roundtable on the topic of “ASEAN-Japan relations: The Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”, the
Asia Centre Convenes “Infodemic” Discussion
Asia Centre, in partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand (TECO) and the Thai Media Fund, convened a discussion on “Countering the COVID-19 Infodemic: Sharing Best Practices”
5th Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable: COVID-19 & Vaccine Nationalism
Asia Centre will convene the 5th Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable entitled, ‘COVID-19 & Vaccine Nationalism’. The event, held in partnership with the Thai Media Fund, will take place next year
5th International Conference (2020): Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions
From 7 to 9 October 2020, Asia Centre convened its fifth International Conference on Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 travel and health advisories,
Hate Speech in Southeast Asia
Download Full Report ABSTRACT Hate speech, often disseminated online, is increasingly a problem in Southeast Asia with consequences of violence and communal strife. As a result, several countries in Southeast
Hate Speech Solutions Require Multi-Stakeholder Approach
Hate speech in Southeast Asia has evolved into new forms and requires a multi-stakeholder approach for finding sustainable solutions. Civil society, governments and technology companies need to work together to
Asia Centre and Oxfam Announce 2019 Journalism Award Finalists
Asia Centre and Oxfam in Asia are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 Journalism For An Equitable Asia Award. As thought leaders and creators, journalists have the skills
Hate Speech Echoes Government Speak
Hate speech in society towards vulnerable communities often reflects the discriminatory and prejudicial language by government officials and political leaders. In Southeast Asia, the spike in hate speech against migrant
Hate Speech: Measures Shouldn’t Infringe Rights
Legal and non-legal measures to regulate hate speech should not infringe on freedom of expression. This was the cautionary advice arising from speakers and participants at Asia Centre’s first webinar
Asia Centre resumes operations, strengthens online capacity
Introduction Asia Centre has resumed office operations and has taken steps to strengthen its online capacity. The Centre is re-starting activities following a requisite COVID-19 postponement of some events and
Call for Chapter Proposals
Call for Chapter Proposals Fake News and Elections in South Asia BOOK PROJECT Proposal to Established Publisher South Asia has not been spared the scourge of fake news that has
Call for Chapter Proposals
Call for Chapter Proposals Fake News and Elections in East Asia BOOK PROJECT Proposal to Established Publisher Asia Centre invites high quality proposals for chapters of a forthcoming book on
Call for Chapter Proposals
Call for Chapter Proposals Fake News and Elections in Indonesia: The Politics of Identity BOOK PROJECT Proposal to Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Asia Centre invites high quality proposals for chapters of
The Emerging Human Rights Protection Architecture of Southeast Asia
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Business and Human Rights in Asia: Duty of The State to Protect
Buy Now Abstract In this book the authors examine the State’s duty to protect human rights in Asia amidst rising concern over the human rights impact of business organisations in
National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia: Selected Case Studies
Buy Now Abstract This book reviews Southeast Asia’s National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) as part of an emerging assessment of a nascent regional human rights architecture that is facing significant
Asia Centre Builds Momentum for Malaysia Branch
Since 2016, Asia Centre’s has undertaken a series of Malaysia-related activities to build momentum for a new branch in Johor Bahru. To date the activities include discussions on Malaysia’s political
Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia
Abstract Elections in Asia are increasingly witnessing a rise in information manipulation to influence voter views and behavior. Behavioral manipulation takes place as electoral candidates, political parties and interest groups
Asia Centre’s Dr. Gomez Awarded 2020 Taiwan Fellowship
Asia Centre’s Regional Director, Dr. James Gomez has been awarded Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), 2020 Fellowship, to undertake research on disinformation operations, fake news and hate speech in