Asia Centre

In the seventh episode of the Thank You Democracy Podcast, the Global Democracy Coalition sat down with Gina Romero, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, to discuss why these rights are fundamental to a thriving democracy, global trends, the impact young people have on the fight for these rights, current gaps in educational efforts, and more. Gina brings vast experience and insight as the co-founder and former Executive Director of the LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN NETWORK FOR DEMOCRACY INC (REDLAD), one of our coalition partners, and the Leading/Senior Researcher for the Youth Violence Assessment in Colombia for Democracy International. For more on Gina’s unique perspective and inspiring journey, listen in to this episode! https://lnkd.in/gBkGujnR 

Asia Centre is #hiring!! We are seeking Programme Associate (Malaysian National) and Research Associate (Malaysian National) to join our team in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to hr@asiacentre.org. More information, please visit https://lnkd.in/g55KiY3f and https://lnkd.in/gM-q8i-h. For any enquiries, feel free to reach out to hr@asiacentre.org. #job #work #jobs #jobsearch #business #career #hiring #recruitment #instagood #employment #jobseekers #recruiting #jobfair #working #careers #resume #jobvacancy #jobopportunity

Asia Centre hosted a two-day Digital Rights Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from 25–26 October in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Day two continued at the Asia Centre Media Hub Malaysia office in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, featuring two insightful panels and concluding with a guided tour of Johor Bahru, offering participants enriching experiences. We extend our sincere gratitude to all partners and participants. #DigitalRights #CSO #Malaysia #Google

Asia Centre hosted a two-day Digital Rights Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from 25 -26 October, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Day 1, held at University of Reading Malaysia featured three panels and a workshop. Nearly 60 participants from the region, including from Malaysia and Singapore attended and discussed key digital rights developments across Asia. #DigitalRights #CSO #Malaysia #Google

Today, 25 October 2024, Asia Centre signed four individual MoUs with four civil society organisations: Digital Rights Nepal, Evropské hodnoty / European Values Center for Security Policy, Hashtag Generation and Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network - SAFEnet, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This marks the start of a collaborative journey through to 2027 and beyond. Each MoU is dedicated to advancing social development through initiatives such as knowledge-sharing conferences, seminars, and workshops, as well as delivering evidence-based research. Asia Centre looks forward to impactful work alongside our new partners—Digital Rights Nepal, the European Values Center for Security Policy, Hashtag Generation, and SAFEnet—as well as our ongoing collaboration with other valued partners. #DigitalRights #CSO #Malaysia #Google

🌟 Authenticity matters, especially for young people. Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora explains how honesty, commitment to the public good, and treating people with dignity are essential qualities that youth look for in their leaders. Join us on the #ThankYouDemocracy podcast as we explore the importance of genuine leadership in fostering trust with the next generation. 🎧 Tune in now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/giCFmSEm

Join us in celebrating and supporting young women in leadership and advocacy across ASEAN! This session will highlight young women as leaders and change-makers, focusing on key topics such as balancing career growth with family and community, and driving impactful advocacy. The forum is hosted by youth volunteers from Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines, who are part of the Just YouTH Programme. This initiative is organised in collaboration with Asia Centre and the ASEAN Foundation, with the support of the Maybank Foundation as part of the eMpowering Youth Across ASEAN (EYAA) Cohort 4. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and inspire change! Date: Saturday, 26 October 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (GMT+7) Location: https://lnkd.in/ghBAeW8W Register now: https://lnkd.in/g3GXFXNP #JustYouthOnline #EmpoweringWomen #Education #MakeADifference

🌏✨ Calling all youth across ASEAN! ✨🌏 Are you passionate about youth empowerment and gender equality? Do you want to hear inspiring stories from young women leaders who are driving change across Southeast Asia? 🌟 Join us for the "Just YouTH Online Sharing Session - She Speaks: A Collective for Empowering Youths Across Southeast Asia", where we’ll uplift the power of youth voices and highlight the vital role of women leaders in driving social justice and change!  This sharing session is hosted by youth volunteers from Indonesia and Thailand as part of the Just YouTH Programme, in collaboration with Asia Centre, and supported by the ASEAN Foundation and Maybank Foundation through the eMpowering Youth Across ASEAN (EYAA) Cohort 4. 📅 Date: October 26, 2024   🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (GMT+7)   💻 Place: Google Meet (Free Registration) 🌟 Join Us To: - Hear from inspiring female changemakers across ASEAN   - Engage in meaningful conversations about women and youth empowerment - Connect with like-minded youth across the region! 🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register! https://lnkd.in/d6FGQEb4  Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of Southeast Asia! 🌍✨ #JustYouTH #SharingSession #GenderEquality #SocialChange #YouthLeadership #SoutheastAsia #EYAA4 #AsiaCentre #ASEANFoundation #MaybankFoundation

Dictators may throw obstacles in our path but the will for freedom is stronger. We must keep fighting, standing firm against oppression until democracy prevails.  Global Democracy Coalition #ThankYouDemocracy #UnitedAgainstDictators #FightForFreedom

Democracy thrives when we collaborate. Whether it’s civil society, media, tech, or educational institutions, working together is the key to safeguarding our democratic values. 🌍✨ Collaboration strengthens our ability to resist external threats and ensures that every voice is heard. By uniting across sectors, we can create a resilient democratic system, one that embraces inclusion, transparency, and collective action. Let’s build a future where democracy is protected through the power of partnership. #ThankYouDemocracy Global Democracy Coalition