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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:Call for Proposals\, Small Grant Program “Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia”
DESCRIPTION:In Southeast Asia\, the spread of COVID-19 has been relatively slow when compared to other regions. With the exception of the Philippines and Indonesia\, the number of seriously ill and death cases remain in the two digits. This\, however\, does not imply that the pandemic should be taken lightly nor that the health\, economic and political impacts are insignificant. Like in other parts of the words\, human suffering is real\, with a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable. The pandemic has also highlighted deep inequalities and socio-economic and human rights challenges. \nIrrespective of the capacity of governments to tackle the pandemics\, all over the region civil society groups\, communities and committed individuals have shown great resilience and solidarity. All kinds of small-scale initiatives have been started to battle the pandemic and cope with its local impacts from providing relief goods and PPE equipment to launching education campaigns and financial schemes. \nRecognizing the importance of these diverse initiatives and the fact that they are often undertaken with minimal resources\, SEA Junction is launching the “Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia” small-grant program. The 3-year program\, with support of the China Medical Board Foundation and WIEGO\, provides funds to efforts working to build social capital\, strengthen community resilience\, improve the living and health conditions of local communities (geographical as well as functional) and enhance their capacity to cope with the current situation of COVID-19 and its longer-term socio-economic and health impacts. \nSmall grants for an average of USD 2\,500 will be awarded to selected groups and individuals. Funds can be used to complement existing resources as well as seeds or matching funds. Besides providing financing\, the program will also share relevant COVID-19 and health equity relevant information and knowledge\, foster cross-fertilization of ideas and interventions\, help build networks and conduct joint advocacy activities. \nEligibility and Priority \n\nThis call is open to individuals and groups (both formal and informal)\nFocus is on socio-economic and health dimensions of COVID-19\nActivities are to be located in Southeast Asia\nPriority is given to community-led and inclusive initiatives\nEmphasis on equity and resilience\n\nHow to Apply: \n\nDownload and fill the proposal form provided here: Proposal Template\nUse English or any Southeast Asian languages\nSubmit your brief proposal by email to southeastasiajunction@gmail.com\n\n  \n \nThe first batch of applications was closed in September 2020. We have selected and provided funds to 13 initiatives in Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Thailand and The Philippines on different issues including arts and culture\, migration\, gender\, rural development\, waste management\, education\, etc. The full list of first batch grantees is available here. \nThe second call for proposals was closed on 15 March 2021. Amid the new wave of outbreak in many countries\, the community demand for support is great with almost 140 relevant proposals received. Thanks to individual and non-profit donations as per our fundraising campaign at the end of 2020\, we have been able to increase our initial funds and grant 23 local initiatives from different locations in 8 countries. The full list of second batch grantees is available here. The next opportunity for a third batch of application is tentatively planned for the end of 2021. \nMeanwhile\, we are now looking for ways to increase the budget as the need is great and response has been overwhelming. Any contribution from interested institutional and individual donors will go a long way toward mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 and strengthening the community-based response to the pandemic. If there’s any preference for particular groups\, themes or countries\, you can earmark your donations and we will take it into account in the grant announcements and selection. Please find more information here. \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 Foundation \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. \nWIEGO \nWIEGO is a global network focused on securing livelihoods for the working poor\, especially women\, in the informal economy. Informal workers need voice\, visibility and validity. WIEGO creates change by building capacity among informal worker organizations\, expanding the knowledge base\, and influencing local\, national and international policies. See further www.wiego.org. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-proposals-small-grant-program-staying-resilient-amid-the-pandemic-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
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibition “Women Out on the Streets for a New Burma”
DESCRIPTION:Since 1 February 2021\, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar army\, known as the Tatmadaw\, detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint following a general election which Suu Kyi’s NLD party won by a landslide. The coup d’état led by General Min Aung Hlaing brought an end to a decade of semi-democratic rule and returned full power to the military. Courageously\, the population has been resisting and demanding the release of the imprisoned leaders and the restoration of democratic rule. A massive civil disobedience movement has emerged and hundreds of thousands continue to take to the streets in spite of the military’s use of lethal force against protesters. \nWomen have been an integral part of the protest\, often being on the frontline of the movement in spite of the danger of being killed\, wounded\, arrested\, tortured and the increased risk of sexual harassment and violence. As the New York Times wrote in March “By the hundreds of thousands\, the women have gathered for daily marches\, representing striking unions of teachers\, garment workers and medical workers — all sectors dominated by women”. Women challenge the dictatorship as well as the patriarchal norms\, misogyny and sexism rooted at its core. The idea of impurity of women and their relegation to the domestic domain has been confronted by exposing “feminine” attributes in public. For instance\, as the exhibition photos show\, during protest women proudly carried bras and sanitary pads. Other photos also document the display of women’s drying htamain or longyi (sarong)\, which traditionally is believed to harm men’s hpon (mystical power)\, thus lowering the “masculine status of the security force”. \nThe photo exhibition\, organized by SEA Junction in collaboration with the Women’s League of Burma\, the Myanmar Project and Asia Justice and Rights\, documents women’s actions out on the streets of Burma since the coup d’état. Lasting from 23 November to 5 December\, the exhibition showcases photos taken by a collective of recent graduates in journalism in Burma who have been covering the protests from all around the country under the umbrella of Myanmar Project as well as photos collected by the member institutions of the Women’s League of Burma. Together\, the collection shows how wide-spread\, diverse and empowering women leadership and participation has been and continue to be in opposition to the Tatmadaw. \nThe exhibition will be launched with an online event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and kick off 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The event will be held on 25 November at 4.00-5.30 pm (Bangkok Time) via Zoom (Link: https://bit.ly/ExhibitionLaunch-25NOV) and Facebook Live on SEA-Junction page. \nVirtual Launch of Photo Exhibition  \nSpeakers \n\nAung Myo Min\, Minister of Human Rights\, the National Unity Government of Myanmar\nNaw Susanna Hla Hla Soe\, Minister of Women\, Youths and Children Affairs\, the National Unity Government of Myanmar\nNang Moet Moet\, Joint General Secretary 1\, the Women’s League of Burma\nKhin Ohmar\, Founder and Chair of Progressive Voice\n\nModerator \n\nRosalia Sciortino\, Founder and Executive Director\, SEA Junction\n\nDiscussant \n\nDebbie Stothard\, Founder and Coordinator\, ALTSEAN-Burma\n\nQ&A session \n \nFor information/reservation for our events\, please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone: +66970024140 \nNB: Events are free\, but donations are most welcome! \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 \nWomen’s League of Burma (WLB) \nWLB was established in 1999 with the aim of increasing the participation of women in the struggle for democracy and human rights\, promoting women’s participation in the national peace and reconciliation process\, and enhancing the role of the women of Burma at the national and international level. For more information\, see www.womenofburma.org \nThe Myanmar Photo Project Collective \nA group of young journalists in Myanmar\, a collective called The Myanmar Photo Project\, spent 6 months documenting the unfolding events across the country. Under cover of anonymity\, they tell Laure Siegel what has been happening through a series of photos. For more information\, see https://blogs.mediapart.fr/laure-siegel/portfolios.  \nAsia Justice and Rights (AJAR) \nAJAR is a non-profit organization\, based in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, whose aim is to contribute to the strengthening of human rights and the alleviation of entrenched impunity in the Asia-Pacific region. Its work focuses on countries involved in transition from a context of mass human rights violations to democracy\, where it strives to build cultures based on accountability\, justice and a willingness to learn from the root causes of mass human rights violations to help prevent the recurrence of state-sanctioned human rights violations. For more information\, see www.asia-ajar.org. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/photo-exhibition-women-out-on-the-streets-for-a-new-burma/
LOCATION:Corner Space\, 1st Floor\, BACC
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SUMMARY:Social Sciences and COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: (Non-)Role and (In)Significance
DESCRIPTION:The outbreak of the COVID-19 in Southeast Asia\, as in the rest of the world\, has exposed the interaction of biological and socio-economic processes; the implications of health and socio-economic inequity on people well-being; and the political dimensions of health and health governance. Clearly the pandemic is caused by a virus\, but understanding it\, controlling it and reducing its human costs depends also on social knowledge and interventions. This raises the question: To what degree social science and scientists have been involved in national COVID-19 responses across the region to address the pandemic’s multi-dimensional effects? To reflect on this\, SEA Junction in collaboration with the Asia Research Center at the University of Indonesia (ARC-UI) and the Global Development Network (GDN) will host two online debates. The first will take place on Friday 19th November 2021\, 5.00-6.30 pm (Bangkok time\, GMT+7) in Thai\, and will focus on the experience of Thailand. The second will take place on 24 November\, 4.00 to 5.30 pm (Bangkok time\, GMT+7) in English\, and will focus on the experience of countries in the region as a whole. \nBoth panels are part of a research project co-led by ARC-UI and GDN and funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada –in which SEA Junction was involved. The project looked at the role of social sciences in COVID-19 responses across 11 countries in South and South East Asia and examined the formal inclusion of social science knowledge and scientists in the COVID response mechanisms; the funding for social research in regards to the pandemic; the research-policy interactions; and the emerging research and initiatives led by social scientists in the region. At the heart of this project is the belief that thriving and independent social sciences are key to illuminating the social\, economic\, political\, psychological and cultural determinants of health and societal resilience\, within and across nations\, and that social sciences have a key role to play not only in ‘normal’ times\, but also during crises. Yet\, the experience of the region during the on-going COVID-19 crisis compels us to more openly articulate the urgency of social scientists’ contribution as part of a comprehensive narrative and effective response to this pandemic as also argued by the following article co-authored by Rosalia Sciortino and Fabio Saini at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7462543/. \nIn the first event\, to be held in Thai\, researcher Vinissa Kattiya-aree will present the findings of the study on Thailand\, while experts from Thai institutions will be invited to share their views on the degree of mobilisation of social science knowledge in pandemic response in the country. The panel will be held on site on SEA Junction’s premises at BACC\, and broadcast on SEA Junction’s fb page\, based on the agenda below: \nTentative Agenda 19 November 2021\, 5.00-6.30 PM at SEA Junction and on Facebook Live \nModerator/Speaker: \n\nDr. Jiraporn Laocharoenwong\, Lecturer\, Department of Anthropology and Sociology\, Faculty of Political Science\, Chulalongkorn University\, Thailand\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Komatra Chuengsatiansup\, Director\, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre\, Thailand\nDr. Naruemon Thabchumpon\, Director\, Asia Research Center for Migration (ARCM)\, Chulalongkorn University\, Thailand\nVinissa Kattiya-aree (Shamil)\, SEA Junction Researcher and MAIDS Student\, Thailand\n\n  \nPhoto: Eakarin Ekartchariyawong \nThe second event will be held in English. Researchers from Indonesia\, Singapore and Thailand will present the findings of the study and discuss them with the public: \nTentative Agenda 24 November at 4.00-5.30 pm via Zoom (Link: https://bit.ly/SEAJunction-24NOV) and Facebook Live \nModerator: \n\nFrancesco Obino\, Head of Programs\, Global Development Network\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Inaya Rakhmani\, Director\, ARC-UI\, Indonesia\nDr. Kian Woon Kwok\, Professor & Associate Vice-President (Wellbeing)\, Nanyang Technological University\, Singapore\nDr. Rosalia Sciortino\, Associate Professor Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR)\, Mahidol University and Director\, SEA Junction\, Thailand\n\nDiscussant: \n\nDr. Vedi Hadiz\, Director and Professor of Asian Studies at the Asia Institute\, the University of Melbourne\n\n \nFor information/reservation for our events\, please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone: +66970024140 \nPlease note that for the blended event seats are limited on site in view of COVID-19 measures and will be made available on a first come\, first served basis. \nEvents are free\, but we count on donations in these challenging times! \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 \nAsia Research Centre at Universitas Indonesia (ARC – UI)  \nARC-UI is an interdisciplinary research centre that aims to strengthen governance and social resilience\, be it global\, regional\, national\, or local\, through comparative analysis developed from collaborative research excellence. For more information\, see https://arc.ui.ac.id/.   \nGlobal Development Network (GDN) \nGDN is a public international organization that supports high quality\, policy-oriented\, social science research in developing and transition countries to promote better lives. It supports researchers with financial resources\, global networking\, as well as access to information\, training\, peer review and mentoring. GDN acts on the premise that better research leads to more informed policies and better\, more inclusive development. For more information\, see http://gdn.int/doingresearch. \nInstitute for Population and Social Research (IPSR)\, Mahidol University \nEstablished in 1971\, the Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) is one of Asia’s premier population research and training hubs. The Institute conducts research and provides training in population and development and explores their relationship to the social\, economic\, reproductive health\, medical\, and public health fields. This allows the Institute to help address emerging issues in Thailand and neighboring countries in south-east Asia and beyond\, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for all. For more information\, see https://ipsr.mahidol.ac.th/. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/social-sciences-and-covid-19-in-southeast-asia-non-role-and-insignificance/
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SUMMARY:15th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Bi-Weekly Updates by Debbie Stothard
DESCRIPTION:On 24 November 2021 at 7 pm (Bangkok Time)\, SEA Junction in collaboration with Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) will hold the 15th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Bi-Weekly Updates. The update series was started soon after the coup coup d’état in Myanmar with the aim to contribute to a greater understanding of the evolving situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. \nSince 1 February 2021\, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar army\, known as the Tatmadaw\, detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint following a general election which Suu Kyi’s NLD party won by a landslide. The coup by General Min Aung Hlaing brought an end to a decade of semi-democratic rule and returned full power to the military. Courageously\, the population has been resisting and demanding the release of the imprisoned leaders and the restoration of democratic rule and the National Unity Government (NUG) has been formed by the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)\, a group of elected lawmakers and members of parliament ousted in the coup.  A massive civil disobedience movement has emerged and hundreds of thousands are taking to the streets in spite of the military’s use of lethal force against protesters\, with many killed\, wounded\, arrested and tortured. The coup has also entangled Myanmar’s COVID-19 vaccination as well as containment efforts and the pandemic is now out of control. Economic collapse amid escalating conflict is making of Myanmar a failed state. The global community has overall condemned the coup and the military abuses\, but concerted diplomatic interventions are still too bland. Recently ASEAN has finally excluded Tatmadaw representatives from the next summit\, but still fails to recognize NUG as the legitimate representative of Myanmar. While the future of the country is in the hands of its people\, international and regional bodies ought to isolate the military junta\, ban arms\, embargo business by the militaries and their cronies\, address gross violations of international human rights and humanitarian law and provide humanitarian relief to the population. \nThe Updates are meant to be short informal dialogues with a speaker who provides an analysis of the latest events in the preceding two weeks for about 20 minutes before the moderator\, SEA Junction’s Founder and Director Rosalia Sciortino\, opens the floor for questions and answers. Lasting from March to June 2021\, the initial series of six updates was held in collaboration with the Irrawaddy and featured its Founder and Director Aung Zaw as resource person. This first series was followed by a second series of six episodes with well-known Peace and Security Advocate Khin Ohmar in collaboration with AJAR. In view of the positive response\, and taking into account that there is a need to keep Myanmar on the public agenda in the midst of many other global worries\, we are continuing the series for another round of six events\, with Debbie Stothard\, an active promoter of human rights in Burma and the ASEAN region\, continuing our collaboration with AJAR. \nTo participate\, turn in for the 15th Update planned for 24 November 2021 at 7.00-8.00 pm (Bangkok Time) via Zoom (Link: http://bit.ly/Zoom-SEAJunction) and Facebook Live on our page @SEA-Junction. \nPrevious Updates are available on our FB page and can be watched on our website (just click here) \nSpeaker Profile: \nDebbie Stothard is the coordinator of Alternative Asean Network on Burma (Altsean-Burma)\, an NGO campaigning for human rights and democracy in the ASEAN region\, with a particular focus on Burma\, which she founded in 1996. During her 32-year career\, she has worked as a journalist\, community education consultant\, governmental advisor and trainer in Malaysia\, Australia and Thailand. She has participated in democracy building in Burma\, organising advocacy meetings and campaigns on human rights\, in Burma and other ASEAN countries since 1987. These activities led her to work in collaboration with UN and ASEAN institutions as well as several governments in Asia\, North America and Europe. She is also invited by universities\, conferences and media outlets to speak on the Burmese situation. ALTSEAN produces a monthly brief on the coup that can be read at https://www.altsean.org/coupwatch-briefer.html \nPhoto: Spring Diary \nFor information/reservation for our events\, please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone: +66970024140 \nNB: Events are free\, but donations are most welcome! \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 \n  \nAsia Justice and Rights (AJAR) \nAJAR is a non-profit organization\, based in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, whose aim is to contribute to the strengthening of human rights and the alleviation of entrenched impunity in the Asia-Pacific region. Its work focuses on countries involved in transition from a context of mass human rights violations to democracy\, where it strives to build cultures based on accountability\, justice and a willingness to learn from the root causes of mass human rights violations to help prevent the recurrence of state-sanctioned human rights violations. For more information\, see www.asia-ajar.org. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/15th-whatshappeninginmyanmar-bi-weekly-updates-by-debbie-stothard/
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