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Read Asia Centre's report "Online Content Regulations in the Asia-Pacific: Limiting Civil Society’s Capacity to Hold Governments Accountable." It reviews laws enacted by governments in the Asia-Pacific region to regulate the online information sphere. These laws have been used to penalise content creators for incitement, defamation, or spreading fake news. Click: https://bit.ly/3SmcMdD

Our Research interns, Zarni Maung from Mae Fah Luang University, Eileen from the University of Helsinki, and Srushti Barbade from Korea University had completed their internship with Asia Centre this month. Zarni and Eileen had been with the Research Hub in Bangkok since June 2024, and Srushti joined the Training Hub in Phnom Penh in June 2024. We are grateful for their contribution to the research team and wish them the best in the future. To learn more about our internship programme, please visit https://lnkd.in/fhCPrZp 

Highlights from Asia Centre’s 9th International Conference on “Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback”, 21 - 23 August 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gTn9Q6SA #asiacentre #ngo #cso #ingo #civicspace #resistance #pushback #democracy #humanrights

For this coming 5 September, Asia Centre's regional director, Dr James Gomez will be conducting the Digital Security Training in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT). In collaboration with Google APAC, Asia Centre is enhancing digital resilience for individuals, institutions, and organisations vulnerable to online threats across the region. We are organising a series of onsite and online digital security training sessions across 12 countries in the Asia Pacific.

Leadership in democracy is about more than making decisions; it’s about fostering a culture that values evidence, empathy, and cooperation. Our latest infographic, part of the 'Thank You Democracy' campaign, presents key recommendations for enhancing leadership and democratic resilience. These guidelines emphasize facts, empathy, partnerships, civic engagement, and long-term thinking, essential for sustaining democratic institutions. Dive into our recommendations and join us in promoting a robust democratic culture. #Leadership #DemocraticCulture #ThankYouDemocracy

🚨 Truth in democracy is more crucial than ever. In our 'Listen' month of the #ThankYouDemocracy campaign, we dissect the common features of fake news. Understanding these can help you critically evaluate information and protect democratic discourse. Learn how to spot questionable sources, misleading headlines, fake expert voices, and more. Stay vigilant, stay informed. 🕵️♂️  Global Democracy Coalition

Today on 26 August 2024, Asia Centre welcomed Dr Martin Petlach, Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics and Head of the Department of Area Studies at Mendel University in the Czech Republic. The visit follows Dr Petlach's 2nd participation at Asia Centre's International Conference, and he joined this year's 9th Conference as a panellist in Asia Centre's Panel on "Navigating and Reclaiming Civic Spaces: Strategies, Support, and Case Studies from Asia and Beyond".

📚 Would you like to learn how to conduct evidence-based research on democracy and human rights? 🎪 Do you like organising events and have strong communication skills? 🤝 Are you interested in learning how civil society works towards partnership? 👍 You may be the right potential interns to support the Asia Centre team! 📩 Submit your application now at https://lnkd.in/gC3xWNxe 🔍 To learn more about our internship programme and listen to our previous interns, please visit https://lnkd.in/fhCPrZp More information: comms@asiacentre.org

DAY 2: Breakout Session 4 - Panel 16 Day 2 continues with Breakout Session 2, and one of the panels featured is Panel 16, hosted by University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) on the topic “A New Dawn for Bangladesh: Success of the Student Movement”. Joining the panel as speakers are Dr. Sarkar Barbaq Quarmal of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Dr. Muhammad Abdul Kader of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Sadia Syeda Mehjabin of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), and Nandita Tabassum Khan of University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) #conference #civicspace #resistance #pushback #2024 #thailand

DAY 2: Breakout Session 4 - Panel 15 Day 2 continues with Breakout Session 2, and one of the panels featured is Panel 15, hosted by Asia Centre on the topic “Navigating and Reclaiming Civic Spaces: Strategies, Support, and Case Studies from Asia and Beyond”. Joining the panel as speakers are Jeremy Liebowitz of FHI 360, Mr. Bishnu Sapkota, of FHI 360, Dr Steve K. L. CHAN of Keimyung University, Lena Muhs of Forum ZFD, and moderator Sanjay Gathia of Asia Centre. #conference #civicspace #resistance #pushback #2024 #thailand