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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:Call for Papers for Conference on Social Faultlines in Indonesai: Persistance and Change in An Evolving Landscape
DESCRIPTION:With around 279.1 million people in 2022\, Indonesia has the fourth largest population in the world after China\, India\, and the US. Also known as the largest archipelagic country\, the Indonesian population is spread over 17\,504 islands. The wide geographical variation in Indonesia is accompanied by a high diversity of the social and cultural backgrounds of its population. This diversity has been a critical element in the political\, economic\, and socio-cultural life of the nation since its inception. \nHighly diverse populations are susceptible to increased polarisation and reduced social cohesion within Indonesian society. This has been the case since the early stirrings of nationalism in the early 20th century. During the Sukarno era\, there were already calls for decentralization to address interests arising from regional diversity. This became muted during the Suharto era\, where social divisions were wrapped under the governance of SARA (ethnicity\, religion\, race\, and other social divisions) issues. Subsequently\, post-Reformasi implementation of regional autonomy was an attempt at addressing long-repressed interests associated with social and regional diversity\, but by then\, some of these divisions had evolved into deep social faultlines that led to the eruption of ethnic and religious violence. While such violence has become less common since the early days of regional autonomy\, the social faultlines continue to hold sway in Indonesia through identity politics\, especially since direct elections were introduced. \nThis conference seeks to examine these faultlines in their various iterations\, and in terms of how they structure the national imaginary\, as well as the political\, economic and socio-cultural life of the nation. Beyond the conventional religious divides\, are there new religious identities that have emerged and evolved? Where ethnic identities are concerned\, have certain boundaries become more porous\, or are there boundaries that have become steeper\, as a result of changing demographic patterns or ecologies of resource allocation? At the same time\, regional autonomy has also deepened\, in some cases\, the divide between migrants and those who claim autochthony. \nThis conference aims to provide a platform for academic dialogue on multifaceted issues related to demographic diversity in Indonesia today. It takes into account the processes that lead to the persistence of social faultlines\, how they are negotiated and managed\, and how new faultlines emerge. This event is co-organized by the Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute\, Singapore\, and the Research Center for Population\, Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)\, Jakarta\, Indonesia. \nWe welcome papers based on the following themes and scope: \nTheme 1: Demographic Diversity in Modern Indonesia \nThis panel seeks to understand the demographic diversity of Indonesian society. It explores the population trends in the country for the past few decades by focusing on the compositional dynamics of individual attributes\, such as gender\, age group\, ethnicity\, religion\, and socio-economic class. In turn\, this panel investigates the impact of demographic characteristics and changes on existing and potential social faultlines among population sub-groups in Indonesia. \nTheme 2: Social Divisions and Post-Reformasi Electoral Politics \nSocial divisions greatly affect electoral politics. In the post-Reformasi era\, Indonesia has experienced a huge transition in its democratic system\, and this process has deepened certain social faultlines in the country. Moreover\, along with the transition of the Indonesian population structure\, the increase in the participation of young people in the political arena has greatly impacted the national discourse on socio-political issues in the country. This panel seeks to explore the issues of social divisions and political activism in Indonesia\, as well as how faultlines will continue to influence elections in Indonesia. \nTheme 3: Migration and its Discontents \nSince the heydays of transmigration during the Suharto era\, the faultline between migrants and locals has had an impact on discourses of heritage and the politics of resource allocation. The increasing intensity of internal migration in Indonesia has led to more complex and diverse social systems across regions. Additionally\, new recent international migrants\, such as those from China and Russia\, have brought new configurations of inter-ethnic relations to different parts of Indonesia. This panel seeks to engage with evolving ethnic landscapes resulting from longstanding internal migration as well as more recent international movements of people. \nTheme 4: Religion and Ethnicity in the Age of Digital Disruption \nIn the era of digital disruption\, innovations in information technology have provided new platforms for the articulation and contestation of religious\, ethnic and cultural identities. The emergence of virtual spaces facilitates the growing segmentation of religious and ethnic sub-groups that cuts across geographical boundaries. This panel seeks to explore how the mainstreaming of digital technologies has impacted the formulation and transformation of religious and ethnic identities in Indonesia. \nTheme 5: Social Faultlines and the Economics and Politics of Social Inclusion/Exclusion \nSocial faultlines do not only draw boundaries in symbolic terms\, but have implications for resource allocation. Such boundaries – ethnic\, religious\, regional or otherwise – could lead to unequal access to educational\, health\, infrastructural and other resources\, leading to wider socio-economic divides. This panel examines how human capital development has been defined and structured by social divisions\, and the implications this may have for the longer-term development of Indonesia. \nTheme 6: New Religious Identities and Order \nNew religious identities continue to emerge and evolve as a result of people’s changing needs and desires\, dissatisfaction with established religions\, and the impact of broader cultural and technological trends. The emergence of new religious identities could induce tension\, conflict\, polarization\, as well as legal and political challenges. The inclusion of people who practice “local religion or belief” in the 2020 Indonesia Population Census has reflected changes in Indonesia’s religious landscape. This panel will discuss the relationship between new religious identities and social order\, their interactions with established religions and the wider society\, and the political and legal context in which they operate. \nTheme 7: What It Means to be a Minority in Indonesia Today \nBeing a minority is not merely a numerical issue\, but can have socio-political implications. This panel explores the position of various minorities in Indonesia\, which can include but is not limited to ethnic\, religious\, and sexual minorities. It explores how far the veneer of social tolerance can stretch and thereby promote inclusiveness\, and how deep certain faultlines can continue to be\, keeping minorities on the margins and limiting access to social goods and political rights or privileges. This panel will look at the current challenges that Indonesian minorities are facing and how they articulate their own positions within Indonesian society. \nTheme 8: Mapping Heritage and Cultural Identities \nWith the implementation of decentralization\, issues of authenticity have come to the fore and cultural heritage has become valorised as a form of political capital. Each region can boast its own music\, dance\, other forms of artistic expression\, ethnic and religious festivals\, and traditional architecture\, etc\, and these become idioms through which cultural identities are articulated. This panel examines how diverse heritages are mapped onto Indonesia’s regional and national cultural landscape\, sometimes forming mosaics of shared interests\, and sometimes serving as bases for contesting regional resources\, even as what we understand as heritage continues to evolve under the impact of globalisation. \nConference Date and Venue \nDate: Tuesday – Wednesday\, 29-30 August 2023\nVenue: Seminar Rooms 1 & 2\, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute\, 30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace\, Singapore \nImportant Dates \nDeadline for abstract submission: 31 March 2023\nNotification of accepted abstracts: 14 April 2023\nFull paper Submission: 15 August 2023 \nAbstract Submissions \nWe invite contributors to submit an abstract of 250 words. Abstracts should indicate which theme the paper is intended for\, and include proposed research questions\, main argument\, and methodology. Submissions should also include a title\, name of the author(s)\, institutional affiliation(s)\, e-mail address(es)\, and personal biography of 150 words. They should be submitted to Ms Aninda Dewayanti at aninda_dewayanti@iseas.edu.sg. \nThose whose abstracts are accepted will be expected to submit a full paper of between 5000-7000 words. Selected papers will later be included in an edited volume. \nDetailed information can be read here. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-papers-for-conference-on-social-faultlines-in-indonesai-persistance-and-change-in-an-evolving-landscape/
LOCATION:Seminar Rooms 1 & 2\, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute\, 30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Harvest: Exploring Health Conditions of Thai Migrant Labor Workers in Israel
DESCRIPTION:SEA Junction\, in collaboration with IPSR In-House Seminar and Mahidol Migration Centre (MMC)\, presents the bi-monthly event series titled “Wednesday SEA Mobilities\,” which began in February 2022. On the last Wednesday of every two months\, we jointly host seminars and panels discussing a wide range of current mobility issues in Southeast Asia. Our upcoming event will feature a presentation by Dr. Yahel Kurlander on “Beyond the Harvest: Exploring Health Conditions of Thai Migrant Labor Workers in Israel.” It will be held on 30 August 2023\, from 5.30 to 7.00 pm at SEA Junction and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook Page. \nFor over three decades\, Israeli farmers have been employing Thai migrant laborers in their agricultural sector. This has also been facilitated through bilateral agreements between Israel and Thailand\, which regulate the recruitment and employment of these migrant workers. However\, migrant workers from Thailand in Israel’s agriculture sector often face health risks and poor well-being due to work conditions and loopholes in legislation and the health system. \nDr. Yahel Kurlander\, an expert sociologist\, studies various aspects of the labor market concerning Thai migrant workers. Her research covers the impacts of COVID-19 on non-Israeli migrant workers\, work conditions of agricultural labor from Thailand\, and the experiences of women workers employed in male-dominated occupations\, with a focus on the agricultural sector in Israel. During this event\, she will explore the challenges impacting the lives and rights of Thai migrant workers in Israel. \nSpeaker’s Profile \nDr. Yahel Kurlander is a Sociologist of the labor market who specializes in migration\, agricultural labor\, and gender. She is a Lecturer in Sociology at the Department of Multi-Disciplinary Studies and Human Services\, Tel-Hai Academic College. Kurlander received her Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology at Haifa University. Her Ph.D. analyses agricultural labor migration from Thailand to Israel and deals mainly with patterns of the recruitment industry in light of a bilateral agreement between Israel and Thailand (1983-2013). In the course of her Ph.D. work\, she was a visiting scholar (2013-2015) in the Geography Department in the Economic Geography Unit of the University of Zurich. Kurlander is an avid activist and passionately partakes in groups fighting for gender and migration issues. See her website at https://yahel-kurlander.co.il/home-page-en/. \nPhoto: Shiraz Grinbaum / Activestills.org \nFor more information/reservation\, please email: info@seajunction.org. \nOrganizers \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 Art and Culture Centre 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 \nInstitute for Population and Social Research (IPSR)\, Mahidol University was established in 1971 and has become one of Asia’s premier population research and training hubs. The Institute conducts research and provides training in population\, sexual and reproductive health and development with a focus on Thailand and on neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia\, 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/beyond-the-harvest-exploring-health-conditions-of-thai-migrant-labor-workers-in-israel/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, 4th floor\, BACC
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