COVID-19 response ignores social context at our peril
The current COVID-19 discourse shows how little social scientists have made their voices heard, and should inspire us to do more and speak out louder_while keeping distance
Spiritual Shield Against COVID-19 in Bali by Garrett Kam, Gusti Putu Sudharta and Ni Komang Sutini
The Balinese believe that invisible demons cause illnesses, so they and their leader Durga, Hindu goddess of disease and death, must be appeased with offerings and prayers. This was the case also for COVID-19 and, besides taking preventive measures all over the island, rituals were performed to appease the deities and demons.
Insight: COVID-19 Response Ignores Social Context at our Peril
While frantically reading news about COVID-19, I wonder why the voices of social scientists and even public health specialists seem so subdued.
CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Friends of SEA-Junction Please note that to prevent possible transmission of the COVID19 virus, we will be canceling all events at SEA Junction staring tomorrow and until further notice . SEA Junction will remain open, but only as a reading room and only for few people at the time. We believe that by applying…
Protecting Human Health in the era of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Climate change has previously been described as the “biggest global health threat of the 21st century.” Recently, there have been calls within the global health community to declare a planetary health emergency.
How Safe is ASEAN for Women?
On 11th September 2019, approximately 40 people gathered at SEA-Junction to attend the panel discussion “How Safe is ASEAN for Women?”
A Green Future for Southeast Asia?
On 16th August 2019, 40 people concerned about the future of our world gathered at SEA Junction to attend the Panel Discussion “A Green Future for Southeast Asia?”
Information Wars in Southeast Asia
This event was inspired by Janjira Sombatpoonsiri’s article on “Fake News and Thailand’s Information Wars: How Politicizing Fake News Consolidates Thailand’s Authoritarian Rule”
SEA Junction January 2020 Agenda
Dear Partners and Friends of SEA Junction, On behalf of all of us at SEA Junction, I would like to thank you for your support through 2019 and wish you a very joyful and successful 2020! In December, we closed the year with a range of diverse activities. Under the patronage of the Italian Embassy…
2019 SEA Junction Year-End Review
In addition to its functioning as a reading room, SEA Junction conducts public activities to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its realities and socio-cultural dimensions