Celebrating the Feminist Movement during the New Order Era in Indonesia
In recent years in the US, the voice of post-feminism has become louder, coming mainly from middle-upper class female executives or female pop culture icons
ASEAN for Whom? The Jakarta Summit on Myanmar Will Tell
The Special Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Myanmar has begun in Jakarta today amid controversy over the expected attendance of Myanmar’s coup leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
For the Benefit of all, COVID-19 Vaccination Must not be for the Few
In Southeast Asia, as in other parts of the world, COVID-19 vaccines have become the object of desire for those who are impatiently waiting to be protected
Bilat Masks Speak Volumes of Freedom
When it comes to statement masks, nothing beats the chutzpah of bilat (vagina) masks that were stitched by women inside the prisons of Iloilo City.
Covid-19 and the Unfinished Funding Agenda in Southeast Asia
Since the beginning of the pandemic, philanthropists and private foundations have invested their resources to control the Covid-19 epidemic and ameliorate its impacts.
‘New’ or ‘Better’ Normal for Migrants in ASEAN?
The Jakarta Post – The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting major divides in society and exposing preexisting vulnerabilities. A case in point are the estimated 10 million international migrants in Southeast Asia, mainly consisting of lower skilled-workers most often in irregular positions.
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
How Southeast Asia’s Health Systems can Collaborate Better
Southeast Asia’s health systems are remarkable for an absence of meaningful regional collaboration. What are the barriers to collaboration, why should we collaborate more and how can we get started?
Towards a Comprehensive Narrative and Response to COVID-19 in Southeast Asia
The dominant narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia barely gives attention to the many social and cultural dimensions of the crisis, and humanities and social science experts remain at the margins of containment decisions.
Surge in Plastic During COVID-19 and a Roadmap Towards Sustainable Plastic Waste Management
Thailand was ranked as the sixth largest contributor of plastic waste into the ocean in 2015. The country saw an improvement in 2019 when its ranking became the tenth among the 20 world’s largest marine plastic waste contributors.