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Event Background Five years after the military coup, Myanmar’s people continue to endure a profound humanitarian and human rights crisis marked by ongoing violence, displacement, and severe restrictions on access to essential services. Yet amid these challenges, local communities, civil society organizations, and pro-democracy actors have developed innovative mechanisms to protect civilians, provide humanitarian assistance, and build inclusive governance structures in areas beyond military control. A new report by the UN Human Rights Office examines these locally driven efforts and…

About The Mahidol Migration Centre - Joint Research Unit (MMC-JRU) and SEA Junction have continued the “SEA Mobilities” series, which was launched in February 2022. The series provides a platform for seminars and panel discussions on contemporary mobility issues in Southeast Asia, bringing together experts, academics, practitioners, NGO representatives, migrants, and stakeholders working in related fields. SEA Mobilities is funded by the Mahidol University International Relations Division. The upcoming Wednesday SEA Mobilities event, “Rights to Work for Myanmar Displaced Persons,” will…

Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. For the books, three kinds of books are available: New books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Book and River Book from Thailand, ISEAS and NUS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia. As a special highlight this month, there’s a restocking of books from Thai publishers. New and used books that…

On 30 July 2026 at 4-5pm (Bangkok Time), SEA Junction in collaboration with media partners, Mizzima and The Irrawaddy, will hold the 62nd #WhatsHappeninginMyanmr.This update is the aim of contributing to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. Since March 2021, Myanmar has been in turmoil as the Myanmar Army, known as Tatmadaw, detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint following…

About the Exhibition Fragments of Myanmar is a photographic portraying the lives of Myanmar migrants in Thailand, the struggle for democracy and the role of women in the spring revolution, and the devastating impact of the recent earthquake. Through selected photographs from the exhibitions SEA Junction has held in the course of the last 5 years, the exhibition traces diverse journeys shaped by political and economic crises and acts of resilience and survival. About the Conference This fifth convening of…

About The Mahidol Migration Centre - Joint Research Unit (MMC-JRU) and SEA Junction launched the “SEA Mobilities” series in February 2022. The series provides a platform for seminars and panel discussions on contemporary mobility issues in Southeast Asia, bringing together experts, academics, practitioners, NGO representatives, migrants, and stakeholders working in related fields. SEA Mobilities is funded by the Mahidol University International Relations Division. The upcoming SEA Mobilities event, "Climate-Induced Migration: Lessons from Thailand," will be held online via Zoom on…

Since 2022, WART has collected drawings from children in Myanmar who refused to attend schools under the military regime and instead joined the Civil Disobedience Movement. These drawings, reflecting children's experiences, resilience, and aspirations, have since been exhibited in Japan, offering international audiences a glimpse into the realities faced by Myanmar's younger generation. With support from the 2024 Kyoto Seika University Publishing Grant, WART published WART CARTOON <One-Panel Cartoon>: Reading Myanmar's Suffering and Hopes on 1 February 2025, marking the…

Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. For the books, three kinds of books are available: New books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Book and River Book from Thailand, ISEAS and NUS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia. As a special highlight this month, there’s a restocking of books from Thai publishers. New and used books that…