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STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 15, 2021 • 9 min read

Myanmar coup For Myanmar’s ethnic minorities, restoring democracy is not enough

By Mary Malone • Mar 15, 2021
Myanmar's several major ethnic minority groups have been among those enduring the military's bloody crackdown as they oppose the coup. But for most, their calls go beyond just restoring democracy, as they look for a more inclusive and equitable Myanmar

Mar 11, 2021 • 4 min read
Myanmar coup

Six more killed in Myanmar as UN condemns protest crackdown

Six more protesters were killed in Myanmar on Thursday March 11 as the UN condemned the growing violence against anti-coup demonstrations. This follows a steady rise in international pressure against the military since re-seizing power on February 1.
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 11, 2021

Mar 11, 2021 • 8 min read
Press freedom

Meet Do Doan Hoang, Vietnam’s investigative journalist

In a country infamous for its restrictive press freedom environment, and with his reporting exposing the nefarious behaviour of violent gangsters, how does Vietnam’s preeminent investigative journalist Do Doan Hoang navigate one of the country's most dangerous jobs?
By Ashley Lampard • Mar 11, 2021

Mar 10, 2021 • 8 min read
Migrant rights

The photography project empowering Rohingya refugees to tell their stories

Rohingya living in refugee camps in Bangladesh are deprived of basic services, most importantly their right to work and become self-sufficient. But through an ongoing photography and storytelling project, one documentary filmmaker is hoping to change that
By Kiana Duncan • Mar 10, 2021

Mar 10, 2021 • 4 min read
Myanmar coup

Security forces search Myanmar protest district room by room

Myanmar security forces searched homes in Yangon's San Chaung neighbourhood on Tuesday March 10 for anti-coup protesters, targeting apartments flying the flag of Aung San Suu Kyi's party.
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 10, 2021

Mar 09, 2021 • 12 min read
Analysis

Is it time to bring Thailand’s illicit gambling industry into the light?

As Thailand's illicit gambling industry has become associated with virus outbreaks in recent months, discussion has started again about the potential benefits of bringing this murky and widespread industry out of the shadows and under government control
By Wanpen Pajai • Mar 09, 2021

Mar 08, 2021 • 3 min read
Myanmar coup

Myanmar protesters gather after general strike call

Following a trade union call for a general strike on Monday March 8 in response to a weekend of night raids and arrests, anti-coup protesters in Myanmar are once again taking to the streets in mass numbers.
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 08, 2021

Mar 08, 2021 • 9 min read
International Women's Day

Condoms, consent, and courage: Teaching sex positivity in Malaysia

Jasmine King is pushing past cultural conservatism to promote sex positivity in Malaysia, opening up conversations about pleasure, health and inclusivity. She has attracted thousands of followers, but also pushback as cultural taboos pose formidable barriers
By Helen Jambunathan • Mar 08, 2021

Mar 08, 2021 • 9 min read
International Women's Day

Investing in Cambodia’s women: Providing opportunities, not charity

While images of poverty-stricken women dominate much of the fundraising materials for charities, SHE Investments Managing Director Celia Boyd argues that more is needed than just the exchange of funds, with women's empowerment the ultimate goal
By Celia Boyd • Mar 08, 2021