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By Beatrice Siviero • 3 days ago
Cambodia's reforestation attempts might fail, and delivery app drivers across the region call for higher wages. Meanwhile, Singapore's education system implements new reforms
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 18, 2023
Citizens are calling for their rights as national elections approach in Thailand and Indonesia. Cambodia unpacks ancient artefacts as they return after decades abroad. An investigation revealed the involvement of U.K. forces in the Papua-Indonesia conflict.
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 11, 2023
As the world commemorates Women’s Day, the EU says human rights in the Philippines have improved. Plus, climate change forces Cambodian farmers to migrate
By Chris Fitzgerald • Mar 06, 2023
Despite statements emerging from the recent EU delegation visit to the Philippines that the human rights situation has improved under current president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., drug raid killings and crackdowns on activism and free speech continue
While mass pro-democracy protests have scaled down across Thailand, the crackdown on child political activists continues. Now, a legal rights group says the juvenile justice system is violating the rights of minors
By Beatrice Siviero • Mar 03, 2023
In the wake of Saturday's demonstration at Manila's People Power monument, activists are reassessing the legacy of the revolution that expelled Ferdinand Marcos Sr. as his son maintains a firm grip of power over the country
By Tristan James Biglete • Feb 27, 2023
Indonesia's new Criminal Code contains controversial provisions that limit civil liberties and restrict press freedom and civic participation, sparking criticism from rights advocates who fear it will unduly restrict freedom of expression and human rights
By Nisya Kunto • Feb 24, 2023
The peaceful Indonesian demonstrations known as Kamisan marked their 16th anniversary on Thursday as protestors continue pressing for legal action against human rights violators. President Joko Widodo has pushed for non-judicial resolutions to historic abuses
By Nisya kunto • Jan 20, 2023
Jokowi expressed regret over the mass human rights violations, but some activist groups say statement is not enough
By Agence France-Presse • Jan 10, 2023
The archive aims to accelerate social movements across the region by celebrating the country’s vibrant history of grassroots activism and storytelling
By Jack Brook • Dec 13, 2022
As upcoming presidential election looms, the festival highlights past and contemporary human rights issues in Indonesia
By Nisya Kunto • Nov 18, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden joins the line-up of international leaders arriving in Phnom Penh for the important event, but criminal organisations pose risks to investment and Cambodias' legacy as Chair
By Andrew Haffner • Nov 10, 2022