2021 Centre news
Inequality Sharpens During Pandemic
Inequality sharpened during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among vulnerable communities in Asia. This was the principal theme in the stories of the 10 finalists which
Asia Centre: Getting To The Other Side of the Myanmar Coup
Asia Centre’s webinar, “Law and Lawlessness: Myanmar Coup and Human Rights” on 11 March 2021 discussed the 1 February 2021 Myanmar military coup. The event
Asia Centre and Oxfam Announce 2020-21 Journalism Award Finalists
Asia Centre and Oxfam in Asia are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020-21 Journalism For an Equitable Asia Award. As thought leaders and
Asia Centre Connects with Human Rights in Ubon Ratchathani
On 5 March 2021, Asia Centre’s Drs. James Gomez and Robin Ramcharan participated in “The Official Launch of the Regional Center for Human Rights Study
Asia Centre & CALD: Freedom of Expression Needs Defending
With internet shutdowns, throttling of internet server speeds, geo-blocking of social media posts, persecution of social media users, an attack against journalists and media organisations
Defending Freedom of Expression
Download Full Report Abstract Defending Freedom of Expression: Fake News Laws in East and Southeast Asia published by Asia Centre and the Council of Asia
Myanmar Coup and Internet Shutdowns
Download ABSTRACT Asia Centre’s Briefing Note, Myanmar Coup and Internet Shutdowns, tracks the period 1 February to 31 March 2021. The Note provides a timeline
5th Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable: COVID-19 and Vaccine Nationalism
Rich countries have placed orders, received consignments and have begun inoculating their citizens, however, the reality of needing to inoculate foreign residents in their midst