human rights



STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 08, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial The Anakut Podcast is back

By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 08, 2023
New Globe's podcast goes live while Malaysia votes to repeal mandatory death penalty. Meanwhile, Myanmar garment workers call for better labour conditions, and Vietnam's car industry expands globally.

STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 01, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Between history and modernity

By Beatrice Siviero • Apr 01, 2023
Documents on the Khmer genocide trial might serve as a teaching tool or threaten the safety of survivors. Meanwhile, female lawyers are finally allowed to wear trousers in Thai court.

Mar 25, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Reforestation plans and labour rights

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 25, 2023

Mar 18, 2023 • 2 min read
Editorial

Elections and sex workers’ protection goals

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 18, 2023

Mar 11, 2023 • 1 min read
Editorial

Women’s resilience across Southeast Asia

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 Beatrice Siviero • Mar 11, 2023

Mar 06, 2023 • 7 min read
Opinion

Philippines human rights violations persist despite EU optimism

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
By Chris Fitzgerald • Mar 06, 2023

Mar 03, 2023 • 9 min read
Activism

Thailand’s child activists face unprecedented court proceedings

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

Feb 27, 2023 • 8 min read
Protest

Marcos momentum threatens legacy of Philippine’s People Power

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

Feb 24, 2023 • 6 min read
Civil rights

Civil liberty concerns surround Indonesia’s new criminal code

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

Jan 20, 2023 • 6 min read
Human rights

16 years on, Jakarta’s weekly Kamisan protests still demanding justice

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