CELEBRATING & OBSERVING WORLD’S INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY World International Democracy Day was commemorated on September 16th with hundreds of young people gathering on the campus of St. Paul's Institute. Students joined in celebrating the day, which aimed to raise awareness about the importance of democracy. Traditionally, our town has observed this day…
Fighting Corporate Impunity at the UN Business and Human Rights Forum 2024 The world is waking up to the brutal truth: corporations, left unchecked, can and do violate human rights on a massive scale. From exploitative labor in plantations to environmental destruction in indigenous lands, the corporate machinery often steamrolls over people…
Empowering LGBT+ Inclusive Education in Vietnam: A Grassroots Approach to Systemic Change After college graduation, I joined Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship, reinforcing my decade-long commitment to LGBT-inclusive education. My goal is to establish Bon Bon as a leading social enterprise that provides educational tools on gender inclusivity and justice, addressing the challenges…
The LawHum project, in collaboration with Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Jakarta (LBH Jakarta – Jakarta Legal Aid Organization), proudly announces the successful completion of the Offline Capacity Building on December 7, 2023. This training aimed to empower communities and the public on the updated policies and regulations regarding the Indonesian Penal Code…
This article will go through the main five Human Rights Principles, which are very essential to know for those who rely on user-generated content on digital platforms. It is also essential to know these principles for the coverage of religious minorities. Accuracy Journalists should always strive to get the facts right. This…
The concept of nationalism has seen rising significance since the second world war with its evolving understanding in postcolonial countries and modern forms of conflict. In the South Asian context particularly the concepts of nation and nationalism have been frequently analysed as underlying the political and everyday discourses. Through this article, I…
History textbooks play an essential role in shaping the worldview and understanding of history among learners in Indian schools. However, it's arguable whether the historical narratives presented in these books give the full objective picture; they often rely on the interpretation of historians. It would not be reckless to assume that the…
Introduction Earlier this month, The Red Door invited me to MH360, a mental health festival. In our youth-led panel, "Pride X: The Personal is the Political," we, the young people, talked about our lived experiences and how intersectional marginalisation impacts our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Mental health and the therapy space are…
On 18 February 2024, Asia Centre organised the Project Conclusion Meeting for 8 Oxfam Fellows at the sidelines of the World Social Forum 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal, held from 15 to 19 February 2024. The meeting, held at the Yellow Pagoda Hotel, was part of the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023…
Highly restrictive laws have spurred self-censorship and the use of euphemisms in journalism. Meanwhile, business sustainability issues have forced media organisations to engage in advertorial and service-based revenue generation. Transformative changes and the ability to address these challenges, however, need to occur with multiple stakeholders, including the media and journalists.These and other…