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SUMMARY:Small Grants Program “Staying Resilient Amidst Multiple Crises in Southeast Asia”
DESCRIPTION:In Southeast Asia as in other regions\, the pandemic has exposed deep social and health inequities across countries and people and shown the multi-dimensional and interlinked aspects of marginalization. The precarious architecture of unbalanced systems – unconcerned with sustainable development\, resilience\, and equity – is tumbling down in a cascade of “synchronous failures” that disproportionately affect those on the margins of our societies. Among the many simultaneous critical issues about and beyond the pandemic are conflict situations foremost the military coup in Myanmar\, environmental disasters\, displacement and forced mobility\, gender exploitation and economic deprivation. \nCommunities in Southeast Asia are confronted with complex crises in health\, political\, socioeconomic and environmental dimensions. In the past 2 years\, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the implications of health and socio-economic inequity on people well-being and safety\, shown the inability of most systems to socially\, economically and medically protect the most vulnerable in our societies and exposed the entrenched wealth and welfare inequities in the ways people have been differentially affected by the pandemic. It has also shown the urgent need for communities to enhance their preparedness in facing multiple overlapping crises.  \nThe economic outlook for the region remains worrisome due to its dependence on foreign trade and tourism. With key sectors impacted\, supply chains disrupted and faltering domestic consumption\, employment and livelihoods\, especially for those in the informal sector –most often women and discriminated groups— have been jeopardized and gaps among haves and have-nots have widened. \nSimultaneously\, political turmoil and instability have continued to impede development. Most countries in the region are vulnerable to democratic threats and domestic unrest along ethnic\, religion\, gender and other identity boundaries is rife. In addition\, the climate-induced disasters and environmental degradation coupled with unplanned development and climate change put communities across the region at risk. It has an impact on health and safety but also on socioeconomics because many people rely on the environment to sustain economic growth and livelihoods. \nCommunities are\, however\, not passive victims of external forces. Even in times of crises\, they remain resilient and mobilize their scarce resources and available preparedness mechanisms to address and overcome adversities. In their struggle\, they are supported by concerned civil society and grass-roots organizations through short-term community development and humanitarian assistance efforts as well as longer-term advocacy strategies to promote a transformative agenda and structural reforms. \nTo strengthen resilience of marginal communities in Southeast Asia\, SEA Junction will continue for three more years the small-grant program launched in 2020 with support from CMB Foundation and other individual and institutional donors. Three calls for proposals were undertaken during 2020-2022 and 48 initiatives were supported in 9 countries in Southeast Asia (except Singapore and Brunei)\, see here for more information. Initially with a focus on resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic\, the program is now expanded to cover multiple complex crises. Small grants for an average of USD 2\,500 are to be awarded to efforts by groups and individuals to foster resilience amidst any or a combination of the interlocked crises such as health\, political\, socioeconomic and/or environmental crises. Preventive and preparedness initiatives will also be considered. \nFunds can be used to complement existing institutional resources as well as seeds or matching funds. Besides providing financing\, the program also shares relevant resources\, fosters cross-fertilization of ideas and interventions\, helps build networks and conducts joint advocacy activities. \nEligibility and Priority: \n\nFocus is on crisis in any dimensions\nOpen to individuals and groups (both formal and informal)\nProposed activities are located in Southeast Asia\nPriority is given to marginal groups and 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\nApplication Deadline: 17 April 2023 \nManaged by: \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEAs)\, 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 (CMB) Foundation\, 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/small-grants-program-staying-resilient-amidst-multiple-crises-in-southeast-asia/
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibition “Migrants' Labour and Lives in Thailand's Blue Economy”
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, trade in fish products continues to reach record highs\, and developing countries now contribute over half of the value of total exports. Within this expanding world market\, Thailand has emerged as a major supplier\, with the value of its seafood exports reaching US$6 billion in recent years. A significant contribution to the industry’s growth is given by the migrant labour force. Shortages of Thai workers willing to work on fishing vessels\, emerging simultaneously with expanding structural differences in population demographics and economic development between Thailand and its neighbouring countries\, have transformed fishing crews to predominantly consist of migrant workers from Cambodia and Myanmar. Several hundred thousand women and men migrant workers are now employed at different levels within the seafood supply chain in Thailand\, working precariously under various temporary labour migration regimes and precarious living and work conditions. \nExtensive international attention to forced labour and illegal fishing practices in Thailand’s fisheries in 2015 led the Thai Government to improve legislative and regulatory frameworks and expand its efforts to identify and prosecute offenders. A raft of new measures has established higher standards for labour protection and fisheries management in the industry and increased inspection of fishing vessels. Nevertheless\, recent research suggests that serious labour abuses persist for a significant number of migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing industry and that there is more work to be done to ensure conditions of decent work. \nOrganized by SEA Junction in partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia funded by the European Union\, the photo exhibition gives\, as the title says\, a glimpse of “Migrants’ Labour & Lives in Thailand’s Blue Economy.” In particular\, the photos taken by Thailand-based photographer John Hulme over the course of a decade focus on the two major fishing and sea-processing locations Rayong and Ranong with a majority of workers from Cambodia and Myanmar. They show the migrant’s faces\, community life\, their work from shore to vessels and the gender distribution of labour with women carrying the double burden of unpaid household work and full-time employment in seafood processing jobs. In their humanity\, the images ask questions about how to better protect these fellow human beings and integrate them in our societies. \nThe photo exhibition was held on 6-7 September 2022 at the Fair Seas Labour Conference in Bali\, Indonesia and on 1-2 December 2022 at the 6th MMC Regional Conference at the Institute for Population and Social Research\, Mahidol University\, Bangkok\, Thailand. This time\, it will be on display from 28 March to 9 April 2023 at the Corner Space on the 1st floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and will be accompanied with a panel discussion on 4 April 2023 at SEA Junction\, 4th floor\, BACC. More information about the event will be announced soon. \n \n  \nFor more information\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nPhotographer \nJohn Hulme is a documentary photographer dividing his time between South East Asia and Britain. His work has focused on documenting social issues in Europe\, Thailand\, Burma and India. His work has been published in books\, magazines and newspapers\, including AOL\, Oxford University Press\, Cambridge University Press\, Financial Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. As an accredited photographer for the BBC and Channel Four he has been involved in the production of several documentary. Recent work includes the documentation of Burmese migrant workers\, the Karen people of Burma\, including their military wing\, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and gold mining in Kachin state. \n  \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 407-8 of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre or BACC\, 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 \nShip to Shore Rights South East Asia is a multi-country\, multi-annual initiative of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN)\, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its overriding objective is to promote regular and safe labour migration and decent work for all migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South East Asia. ​​ More information\, see https://shiptoshorerights.org/. \nInternational Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. More information\, see https://www.ilo.org/. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/photo-exhibition-migrants-labour-and-lives-in-thailands-blue-economy/
LOCATION:Corner Space\, 1st Floor\, BACC
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion in conjunction with Photo Exhibition “Migrants' Labour and Lives in Thailand's Blue Economy”
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the photo exhibition “Migrants’ Labour and Lives in Thailand’s Blue Economy”\, the panel discussion will be held on 4 April 2023\, 5.00-6.30 pm at SEA Junction\, 4th floor\, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). The opening remarks will be delivered by Sara Rezoagli\, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to Thailand. It will then be followed by the panel discussion with the speakers listed below. \nSpeakers: \n\nBenjamin Harkins\, Technical Officer (Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia)\, International Labour Organization\nPhenpiccha Jankomol\, Project Coordinator (Anti-Labour Trafficking Program)\, Human Rights and Development Foundation\nJohn Hulme\, Exhibiting Photographer\n\nModerator: Rosalia Sciortino\, Founder and Executive Director\, SEA Junction \nExhibition Description \nGlobally\, trade in fish products continues to reach record highs\, and developing countries now contribute over half of the value of total exports. Within this expanding world market\, Thailand has emerged as a major supplier\, with the value of its seafood exports reaching US$6 billion in recent years. A significant contribution to the industry’s growth is given by the migrant labour force. Shortages of Thai workers willing to work on fishing vessels\, emerging simultaneously with expanding structural differences in population demographics and economic development between Thailand and its neighbouring countries\, have transformed fishing crews to predominantly consist of migrant workers from Cambodia and Myanmar. Several hundred thousand women and men migrant workers are now employed at different levels within the seafood supply chain in Thailand\, working precariously under various temporary labour migration regimes and precarious living and work conditions. \nExtensive international attention to forced labour and illegal fishing practices in Thailand’s fisheries in 2015 led the Thai Government to improve legislative and regulatory frameworks and expand its efforts to identify and prosecute offenders. A raft of new measures has established higher standards for labour protection and fisheries management in the industry and increased inspection of fishing vessels. Nevertheless\, recent research suggests that serious labour abuses persist for a significant number of migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing industry and that there is more work to be done to ensure conditions of decent work. \nOrganized by SEA Junction in partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia funded by the European Union\, the photo exhibition gives\, as the title says\, a glimpse of “Migrants’ Labour & Lives in Thailand’s Blue Economy.” In particular\, the photos taken by Thailand-based photographer John Hulme over the course of a decade focus on the two major fishing and sea-processing locations Rayong and Ranong with a majority of workers from Cambodia and Myanmar. They show the migrant’s faces\, community life\, their work from shore to vessels and the gender distribution of labour with women carrying the double burden of unpaid household work and full-time employment in seafood processing jobs. In their humanity\, the images ask questions about how to better protect these fellow human beings and integrate them in our societies. \nThe photo exhibition was held on 6-7 September 2022 at the Fair Seas Labour Conference in Bali\, Indonesia and on 1-2 December 2022 at the 6th MMC Regional Conference at the Institute for Population and Social Research\, Mahidol University\, Bangkok\, Thailand. This time\, it will be on display from 28 March to 9 April 2023 at the Corner Space on the 1st floor of BACC and will be accompanied with a panel discussion on 4 April 2023 at SEA Junction. \n \nFor more information/reservation\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140 \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 407-8 of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre or BACC\, 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 \nShip to Shore Rights South East Asia is a multi-country\, multi-annual initiative of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN)\, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its overriding objective is to promote regular and safe labour migration and decent work for all migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South East Asia. ​​ More information\, see https://shiptoshorerights.org/. \nInternational Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. More information\, see https://www.ilo.org/. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/panel-discussion-in-conjunction-with-photo-exhibition-migrants-labour-and-lives-in-thailands-blue-economy/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, 4th floor\, BACC
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