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SUMMARY:FROM FEAR TO RESILIENCE: STORYTELLING OF COVID-19 IN SOUTHEAST ASIA  Call for Photo\, Short Video and Art Essays by SEA Junction and Partners
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThese days we are inundated with photos of deaths\, ICUs and suffering\, creating fear as an incentive to keep us all at home. No matter how well-meaning\, this narrative of COVID-19 remains one-sided and may have many unwanted consequences. We know from the HIV epidemic that fear only changes behavior in the short term and it may cause traumas and prejudices that make it more difficult to learn to live with the virus. This narrative also leads to seeing the ‘other’ as the ‘enemy’ who can potentially infect us\, triggering unnecessary stigma and discrimination that hampers the efforts to control the pandemic. More needs to be done to raise understanding of the rationale of preventive measures and to provide the social and economic means to enable people to apply those. \nLiving through a pandemic with unforeseen reality and unending uncertainties for over a year has created an epidemic of fear. As a consequence\, there have been stigmatization and blaming to infected people\, especially vulnerable population. With the current surges in COVID-19 infection across Southeast Asia\, the fear of contracting the disease remains and is even escalated when the vaccine is in shortage and not accessible to many. They are nervous of not getting timely vaccinated\, not to mention the concern on vaccine’s safety and efficacy. The fear also extends beyond contraction and manifests in socio-economic stress as a result of the pandemic impacts. In particular\, the poor and disadvantaged groups have been hardest hit with a deepening of poverty since the existing inequalities have been exacerbated. \nSEA Junction invites all to make an effort to collectively provide a different visual story of the pandemic in Southeast Asia that shows strength and hope. We believe in the importance of reducing fear and promote informed policy and public discussion with more accurate reporting of the epidemiological realities of COVID-19. We need to show that COVID-19 is also a tale of survival\, resilience and solidarity. \nWe are calling for short stories in the form of photo essays\, short documentaries and illustrated art essays in any language of the region (to be later translated into English) or in English. We will then select\, curate and showcase them in a special section on our online platform and on our social media. We will be also looking for other partners interested in broadcasting these works of resilience. When the COVID-19 situation ease\, we will use the selected visual storytelling works to organize a 2-week long exhibition at BACC. \nPossible topics include but not limited to: \n\ncultural rituals and faith to counter our anxiety;\nexperiences of quarantine (at home or at reserved locations) and survival;\npeople that continue to work in essential services;\nlaborers and migrant workers that keep the economy running by continuing to work in construction\, agriculture\, fishing\, etc.;\nrural and urban community organizing to control the pandemic and provide support to the needy;\ninnovation and adaptation of technology in resource poor settings;\nstrategic intervention to enhance people survival beyond relief;\nand people that fight for social protection and for upholding of privacy and other human rights amidst this pandemic.\n\nNeedless to say\, ethical and safety principles need to be respected in the production of the stories\, and compliance of preventive measures is a must at any time. \nPlease submit approximately 15 photos and/or videos along with short essay to  southeastasiajunction@gmail.com. The call remains open without specific deadline. We welcome all the entries and also other interested partners to join this call. \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board  \nThe Rockefeller-endowed China Medical Board (CMB)\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further chinamedicalboard.org \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/from-fear-to-resilience-lets-change-the-narrative-of-covid19-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Special Initiatives
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SUMMARY:The Mekong is Blue and Dried: Visual Storytelling of the Mekong River’s Environmental Degradation Open Call for Photo & Art Essays
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Mekong River is the most diverse in fresh water fishery in the world with the greatest biodiversity after the Amazon. It originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows through mainland Southeast Asia before emptying in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into the South China sea. The Mekong feeds more than 60 million people who live along its entire route. Among them there are indigenous communities that depend on the Mekong for their natural resource-based livelihoods and as a source of income. Their way of life is today threatened by the ongoing dam-building race since the first dam was built on the Mekong mainstream 20 years ago. \nToday\, eleven dams are planned for the lower mainstream Mekong\, and 300 more are in the waiting on feeder waterways. Cumulative impacts have been felt by the riparian communities living downstream. The first lower Mekong dam Xayaburi in Laos operated for a test run in July 2019 exacerbated the drought in the region. The Mekong water level is at its lowest in 50 years. The second dam on the lower Mekong in Laos (Don Sa Hong) was built against concerns regarding its blocking major channels of migratory fishes to spawn upstream and in the Mekong’s tributary rivers. In particular\, it affects the migration of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins living close to the Laotian-Cambodian border where the dam is also located. \nAdding to the multiple impacts of dams\, the collapse of Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy saddle dams on Xe Kong River which is a tributary of the Mekong River in Southern Laos\, killed at least 40 people and displaced more than 4\,500 people. This was a dark reminder of the threats dams pose on people’s lives and the lack of accountability of multinational corporations. \nThe combination of upstream and downstream dams’ operations has blocked the natural rich nutrients and sediments and the water flow. In late 2019\, the Mekong turned into rare blue color instead of its usual brown. The blue color of the Mekong reflects “dead” for aquatic animals\, other animals that dwell in the Mekong riverbank and millions of people who depend for their livelihood on the biodiversity of the River. \nNetworks of environmental experts\, civil society\, media and academia tireless continue to advocate for environmentally and socially friendly measures for the Mekong River.  They raise questions about the need of such dams in view of other forms of green energy such as solar power\, the extenuating risks associated with hydropower construction\, and the devastating social and economic effects on local populations. \nThis initiative launched by SEA Junction with the support of the Samdhana Institute on 15 June 2020 for a period of three months\, aims to contribute to these ongoing efforts through the creative use of visual documentation and art. We are pleased that the Mekong Environment Forum has offered to partner with us on this and help with promoting the initiative and sharing relevant material. We hope other organizations will also join our effort. \n“The Mekong River is Blue and Dried” initiative calls all those interested and particularly photographers\, artists and organizations working with communities in the Greater Mekong Region (GMS) to share their visual stories. The photos and art works accompanied by a short essay should reflect on four main themes: \n\nEnvironmental degradation of the Mekong river.\nDestruction caused by dams and development interventions affecting the river\nImpacts on people and communities depending on the Mekong River for their lives and livelihoods.\nStories of advocacy and how networks and civil groups advocate and try to limit environmental and social damage (“history of opposition”).\n\nThe short essay can be written in English or in any of the Mekong languages (to be later translated into English) \nIf you have a story or an idea to contribute to this initiative just contact us at southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or with our Instagram and twitter @seajunction or facebook @sea-junction. \nLooking forward to collaborating with all of you for a healthier Mekong! \n  \nOrganizers:  \nSEA Junction\nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nThe Samdhana Institute\nSamdhana\, in Sanskrit\, means healing\, uniting\, peacemaking. It was formed in 2003 by a group of individuals\, conservationists\, development practitioners\, constituting the first Samdhana Fellows; moved by the same commitment of ‘giving back’ what they know to the next generation; and bringing together skills\, knowledge\, experiences\, networks\, colleagues and friends; delivering maturity\, strength and sustainability. For more info see www.samdhana.org \n  \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/the-mekong-is-blue-and-dried-visual-storytelling-of-the-mekong-rivers-environmental-degradation-open-call-for-photo-art-essays/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:ICOSAPS 2020: International Conference on Social and Political Science 2020
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Conference \nOnline – Cisco Webex – ZOOM\, Indonesia\, October 7-8\, 2020 \n  \nConference website                            https://icosaps2020.fisip.uns.ac.id/ \nSubmission link                                   https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icosaps2020 \nPoster  download \nAbstract Notification Batch I             June 25\, 2020 \nAbstract Batch II                               July 10\, 2020 \nAbstract registration deadline           July 10\, 2020 \nAbstract Notification Batch II             July 15\, 2020 \nSubmission deadline                        August 15\, 2020 \nSubmission Guidelines \nPaper Guidelines \n\nAll papers must be in English\nThe papers include a concise\, self-contained\, and explicit abstract within 150-250 words\, with at least three keywords.\nThe papers should be written as accurately as possible within 4 or 6 pages only and should be single-spaced in 11-point Times New Roman on A4 (210×297 mm) page\, with standard margin 3.3 cm on the top\, 4.2 cm on the bottom\, and 2.6 cm on the left and right.\nThe papers should be arranged with continuous section start\, 1.4 cm on the header\, 2.5cm on the footer and top vertical alignment.\nNo page numbers inserted.\nYou can choose journal or proceeding format based on your preference. For content and references format guidance\, please refer to paper templates on the link below:​\n\npaper template for proceeding\npaper template for journal\n\n\n\nPaper Submission: \nPlease submit your paper through the easychair system using the link below: \nhttps://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icosaps2020  \nList of Topics \nSub Theme: \n\nPolitics\, governance and democracy\nGender\, disability and social justice\nReligion\, pluralism and social movement\nEnvironmental\, health and disaster\nTourism\, culture and innovation\nEducation and digital literacy\nMedia\, communication and social change\nSecurity\, peace and human right\nGlobalization\, network society and regional dynamics\n\nPublication opportunities* \n\nAll accepted papers will be published in Atlantis Press Proceeding\nSelected papers will be published on :\n\nJurnal Komunikasi: Malaysian Journal of Communication –UKM (Scopus Q3)\nJurnal Sosial Politik- UGM ( Scopus)\nPolitika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik – Undip (Sinta 2)\nBisnis & Birokrasi : Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi – UI (Sinta 2)\nJurnal Sosiologi Walisongo – UIN Walisongo Semarang (Sinta 2)\nJurnal Komunikasi Indonesia – UI (Sinta 2)\nJurnal ASPIKOM (Sinta 2)\nJournal of Public Administration and Local Governance – Untidar (Sinta 3)\nJurnal Analisa Sosiologi – UNS (Sinta 4)\nSpirit Publik : Jurnal Administrasi Publik– UNS (Sinta 4)\n\n\n\n* all publication with additional charge \nImportant Dates \n\nAbstract Submission Deadline Batch 1 June 5\, 2020\nAbstract Acceptance Notification June 20\, 2020\nAbstract Submission Deadline Batch 2 June 2- – 30 \, 2020\nAbstract Acceptance Notification July 15\, 2020\nFull Paper Submission Deadline August 15\, 2020\nEarly Bird Payment June 20 – August 01\, 2020\nRegular Payment August 05 – September 20\, 2020\nNon Presenter Registration June 20 – September 20\, 2020\nConference Day October 7-8\, 2020\n\nContact \nAll questions about submissions should be emailed to icosaps2020@gmail.com \nSource: https://easychair.org/cfp/ICOSAPS2020 \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/icosaps-2020-international-conference-on-social-and-political-science-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:Earth Journalism Network Asia-Pacific Media Grants 2021
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nGlobally\, 23% of all deaths could be prevented through healthier environments\, according to the World Health Organization. The COVID-19 pandemic\, with its origins in the wildlife trade and the increasing pressure human societies place on natural habitats\, further illustrates the urgency of humankind to address the environmental crisis. \nThe current COVID-19 crisis may be a preview of what’s to come with climate change and environmental destruction\, but it also presents a unique opportunity for green recovery and more sustainable development. And although public awareness of environmental threats is growing\, there is still a massive disconnect between the scale of the problems and the actions that are being taken to address them. \nIn this round of media grants\, we are seeking innovative ideas from journalist networks\, media organizations\, civil society organizations or academic institutions throughout Asia and the Pacific that would: \n\nEnhance the impact of environmental reporting on topics including\, but not limited to\, climate change\, pollution\, biodiversity loss\, wildlife trafficking\, natural resources management\, and large-scale infrastructure development;\nTrigger conversations\, analysis and policy actions around the impacts of COVID-19 on climate change\, biodiversity loss\, air pollution and other environmental issues;\nStrengthen partnerships and networks for environmental reporting\, especially for transboundary media collaboration;\nHelp organizations ramp up capacity-building activities online in order to improve environmental reporting under the current pandemic-related constraints.\n\nThis round of grants is awarded as part of the Earth Journalism Network’s Asia-Pacific project\, which aims to boost the quantity and quality of environmental and climate coverage in the region and empower at-risk communities by informing them about environmental issues and amplifying their voices in the media. This project has received generous financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). \nObjectives \nProposed activities should contribute to one or more of the objectives: \n\nProvide quality environment and climate news and information to policymakers\, at-risk communities\, business communities or the general public;\nImprove the capacity of local or regional journalists and other content producers to report on environmental and climate issues in an accurate and compelling way;\nAddress barriers women or other marginalized groups (youth\, ethnic minorities\, indigenous people and people with disabilities) facing in accessing environmental news and information\, and ensure their voices are included in environmental reporting;\nHelp generate positive changes in government policies\, businesses environmental standards or consumer habits for a more sustainable way of life. \n\nGrant Amount \nGrants will be given to organizations looking to implement projects with the maximum duration of one year subject to the approval of the donor. The grant amount can range between US$5\,000 to US$15\,000 depending on the scope of the proposed activities. \nAs part of EJN’s support to the grantees\, the selected organizations will undertake a participatory Organizational Capacity Assessment. Based on the finding of the assessment\, they may receive additional assistance to strengthen their organizational capacity. \nEligibility \nMedia organizations\, journalist networks\, universities and journalism institutions focusing on environmental reporting in the Asia and Pacific region are welcome to apply. Civil society organizations\, community-based groups and research institutes will also be considered – but only those with strong media and communication components that are dedicated to supporting fair and accurate reporting. Please note that we will not consider applications rooted in advocacy or political campaigning. \nFor the purpose of this call\, we will not accept applications from Australia\, New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands. \nExamples of eligible activities include but are not limited to: \n\nTraining workshops;\nDevelopment of reporters’ resources and e-learning tools;\nStory grants for journalists;\nMentoring of journalists;\nSpecial reporting projects;\nNetworking and partnership activities for journalists;\nDevelopment of new storytelling platforms;\nEstablishment of a journalist network.\n\nSelection Process \nGrants will be awarded competitively by a panel of judges\, consisting of Internews staff and experts in environmental reporting. Following a first-round review\, potential grantees will be shortlisted. The jury may interview shortlisted applicants to seek further information on the proposed activity. The jury will then reconvene again after the interviews to make a final selection of the grantees. \nThe jury evaluates all eligible applications in a comparative context and makes funding decisions based on the availability of funds\, the program objectives\, and the following assessment criteria: \n\nthe overall quality of the proposal;\nthe relevance of the proposed project in contributing to the objectives and priorities of this grant program;\nthe potential impact of the proposed project\, including the quality and effectiveness of the project design;\nthe financial viability and cost-effectiveness of the proposed activity;\nthe ability of the applicant to carry it out.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions \nQ: Can the grant be used to purchase equipment? \nA: Applicants can use a portion of the grants to purchase equipment but should clearly state how the equipment will contribute to the expected outcomes and outputs. The cost of equipment should also make up a relatively small proportion of the overall budget. \nQ: Will geographical representation will be considered during the selection of grantees? \nA: Yes. We hope to award grants to applicants from a range of countries across the region. \nQ: Are grantees expected to include monitoring and evaluation in their proposed activity? \nA: Grantees are encouraged to submit their own monitoring and evaluation plan along with their application. The final monitoring and evaluation plan will be agreed upon by EJN and each grantee. They are also expected to give their full cooperation to EJN for the monitoring and evaluation of the results of the project. \nQ: Can applicants offer or raise co-financing for the proposed activity? \nA: Yes\, please indicate the amount and source of co-financing\, if any\, in the budget. \nQ: Can existing or former EJN grantees apply? \nA: Existing or former grantees are eligible to apply. We will take the performance of existing or previous grantees into consideration during the selection.  \nQ: When will applicants know whether they’ve been selected? \nA: We expect to update applicants on the status of their proposals within a month after the closing of the call. \nHow to Apply \n\nFill in the online application form by clicking the “Apply Now” button located on the top right of the page.\nIf you have an existing account\, you’ll need to log in. If not\, you will need to create an account by clicking “Join the Network” on the top right of the page.\nIf you start the application and want to come back and complete it later you can click “Save Draft.” To return to your draft\, you’ll need to go back to the opportunity and click “Apply Now” again to finalize the application.\nAll applicants are required to submit a budget with the application form. Please download this template now and use it to build your project budget.\nIf you encounter difficulties with submitting your application or have questions about the grants\, please email info.ejn@internews.org.\n\nDEADLINE: 15 August 2020 @5pm ICT \nSource: https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/earth-journalism-network-asia-pacific-media-grants-2021 \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/earth-journalism-network-asia-pacific-media-grants-2021/
LOCATION:Asia and the Pacific region
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SUMMARY:19th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights – Training
DESCRIPTION:The Training is a follow-up to the 19th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights (ASEMHRS19) held in Tromsø\, Norway\, on the theme\, “Human Rights Education & Training”. Since 2017\, the ASEMHRS Training has served as the capacity-building component on human rights to support the Seminar’s overall objective of promoting mutual understanding and co-operation on human rights issues among Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Partners. This year’s capacity-building programme on the same Seminar topic will be held online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. \nThe topic of this year’s ASEMRS19 Training will be covering Human Rights-Compliant Policing. The Training aims to equip and instruct law enforcement officers with a non-coercive\, efficient\, and human rights-compliant toolbox for conducting interviews with victims\, witnesses\, and suspects of crime. The capacity-building program will present international guidelines on Investigative Interviewing and other non-coercive techniques\, intended to support law enforcement investigations by outlining standards and practices for efficient and torture-free investigations. The main objective of the training programme is to build capacity of law enforcement (primarily)\, and members of the judiciary in ASEM partner countries on the evidence-based and human rights-compliant Investigative Interviewing technique and its associated safeguards. \nThis is a fully-funded training. \nSelection criteria for participants: \n\nMinimum 5 years of experience as a police investigator (detective) or as a public prosecutor with practical/or theoretical experience with interviewing procedures and/or criminal procedural law;\nASEM nationality;\nProfessional proficiency in English; and\nLetter of endorsement from his/her organisation.\n\nSenior representatives of relevant CSOs and other public institutions involved in promoting and upholding the rule of law are also eligible to apply. \nHow to apply: \nPlease read the attached Training Leaflet carefully and fill out the Application Form here. Application deadline is Sunday\, 16 August 2020 (23:59 SGT). \nFor further information and enquiries\, please reach out to Armi Hannele AARNI\, Project Manager\, and Trishia OCTAVIANO\, Project Executive at the Governance & Economy Department (E: humanrights.seminar@asef.org).  \n  \nSource: https://www.asef.org/projects/themes/governance/5028-19th-informal-asem-seminar-on-human-rights–training- \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/19th-informal-asem-seminar-on-human-rights-training/
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