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…
In the heyday of digital activism, the online realm held promise as a dynamic battleground for social change. The openness and lack of border restrictions seemed to provide fertile ground for activists to orchestrate campaigns, as seen in the transformative movements like the Arab Spring and Taiwan's Sunflower Movement. However, the optimism…
The contemporary world grapples with the repercussions of climate change, a grave issue that, if not addressed earnestly, will escalate into severe environmental crises. This problem transcends specific regions, casting its shadow across the entire globe. It directly manifests in global warming, wildfires, floods, storms, severe droughts, and hurricanes, escalating both in…
This article will go over in detail how to file a complaint and which authorities to reach out to in case one gets into trouble online