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Youth Movements Need Momentum Building, Support, Say Young Leaders
Providing a platform for 28 youth representatives to share their insights and challenges surrounding young people’s representation in democratic systems across the Asia-Pacific region was the key achievement of the
From Chiang Mai, Thailand to Empowering Women & Girls in ASEAN: How One Pair of Youth Volunteers Inspires Youth-Led Cross-Border Collaboration for an Empathetic Social Inclusion Movement
The JUSTYouth Programme, an initiative designed by Asia Centre with support from the ASEAN Foundation in partnership with Maybank Foundation, brought together nine passionate young volunteers from across Southeast Asia
Asia Centre Hosts Digital Rights Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Regional End-of-Programme Meeting
Spanning a day and a half, the End-of-Programme Meeting for the “Digital Rights Programme for Civil Society Organisations” was held from 25 to 26 October 2024 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Navigating Cambodia’s Digital Transformation: Insights from the Phnom Penh Internet Forum 2024
On 17 October 2024, Dr Marc Pinol Rovira, Research Manager at the Asia Centre, and Somaly Kum, Research Associate at the Asia Centre, participated in the Phnom Penh Internet Forum
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC): Forging Coalitions and Defending Information Integrity to Strengthen Civic Spaces
Structural challenges to civic spaces caused by laws, policies and other hindrances, particularly the critical role of media in fostering information integrity, must be examined to ensure civic spaces in
Radio Taiwan International: The Vanguards of Democracy – Resisting Foreign Interference
Radio Taiwan International (Rti) served as a new title partner for Asia Centre’s 9th Annual International Conference, “Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback,” held in Bangkok,
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL): COVID-19’s Lessons: Safeguarding Civic Space in Future Crises
Learning how governments managed the COVID-19 is crucial for protecting civic spaces and enhancing resilience and preparedness for future emergencies in Asia. This central theme emerged from all three-panel discussions
Counterpart International: Strategies for Restoring Civic Spaces
Counterpart International (CI) was a new title partner in Asia Centre’s 9th International Conference, held from 21 to 23 August 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “Shrinking Civic Space
International IDEA: Advancing Equity for Indigenous Communities
Indigenous communities across Asia are denied equal treatment and face significant challenges related to rights, representation and safety. Despite official legal recognition, these communities often feel powerless as the civic
9th International Conference (2024) Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback
From 21 to 23 August 2024, Asia Centre convened its 9th International Conference on “Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback”. Held on-site at the Pullman G
Oxfam Young Leader Fellowship Programme 2024 Kicks Off
Asia Centre hosted the 2024 Oxfam Young Leader Fellowship Programme from 1st to the 5th of July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the second cohort (read about the first
CSOs Need to Guard Against Surveillance and Privacy Threats
CSOs in the region are confronting significant surveillance and privacy threats, but there are actionable steps they can take to mitigate these risks. This consensus emerged from the Asia Centre’s
CSO Voices in Cambodia Needed in AI Discussions
On 17 June 2024, nearly 50 representatives from local civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cambodia participated in the event “Digital Technology in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities” held in Phnom Penh.
CSOs Need to Strengthen Media Literacy for Underrepresented Groups
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the region can play an important role to strengthen media literacy for underrepresented groups – this was the thrust of the online panel discussion held
Disinformation Biggest Threat to Taiwan’s Democracy: CSOs Say Shift in Narrative Needed
Around 50 individuals from CSOs, diplomatic missions, media, think tanks, and universities gathered at Taiwan National University on 16 April 2024 to discuss concerns related to disinformation—the biggest digital threat