For the launching of SEA Junction, we would like to invite you to the following two events, both on Saturday 25 June 2016:
1) PANEL DISCUSSION IN COLLABORATION WITH ASIA CENTRE: Confronting Elusiveness: Demanding Accountability in Southeast Asia.
Time:9.30am -12.00pm (25 June)
Venue: Asia Centre (Beside BTS Phaya Thai): 128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building (17th Floor), Phayathai Road, Thung-Phayathai, Rachatewi, Bangkok 10400; Tel: (66) 02-1293773, Email: info@asiacentre.co.th
Event fb page: https://www.facebook.com/events/151186178627346/
Background
In Southeast Asia many countries have experienced and continue to experience human rights violations. Yet, with the possible exception of Cambodia, the perpetrators have not been brought to justice and efforts to find out the truth and ascertain responsibilities have proven elusive. The journalists and human rights defenders who fight for accountability too often become victims themselves. At the same time, all across the region there are movements challenging denial and impunity, and employing various strategies to demand accountability. New generations are also emerging with a desire for knowing and reckoning with the past in order to shape a rights-based future for their country. While the contexts and abuses may differ, there are common spaces and strategies to tap on. This panel will focus on efforts at accountability in the region and will consider some of the following questions. What strategies are being employed? What choices and compromises; if any, are being made? What alliances are being formed? What is the synergy between efforts at the national, regional and international levels? What are the hopes in the midst of obstacles to ensure justice?
Panelists
Rosalia Sciortino, Founder and Executive Director SEA Junction
Moderator
Galuh Wandita, Co-founder and Director at Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR),
Confronting enduring impunity in Indonesia and Timor Leste
Aung Khaing Min, Advocacy and Research Officer, Burma Partnership
Reconciliation and Transitional Justice in Myanmar
Edgardo Legaspi, Executive Director, Southeast Asian Press Alliance.
Ending the cycle of impunity for crimes against journalists in Southeast Asia
This event will also feature the presentation of the book “Enduring Impunity” a compilation of stories of women survivors in Indonesia, Timor Leste and Myanmar.
2) LAUNCHING OF SEA JUNCTION
Time:5.30pm- finish (25 June)
Venue: SEA Junction, Suite 408, BACC (Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre), 939 Rama 1 Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
email: southeastasiajunction@gmail.com
Tentative Program
Welcoming Remarks by Rosalia Sciortino, Founder and Executive Director SEA Junction
Blessing of Venue
Introduction of mission, vision and activities of SEA Junction by Rosalia Sciortino, Founder and Executive Director SEA Junction
Reflection on People to People Connectivity in ASEAN and the GMS by Jingjiai Hanchanlash, Honorary Chairman Greater Mekong Subregion Business Forum
Pencak Silat Performance by KPSN Nusantara Thailand (in memor of the late Master O’ong Maryono, spouse of Rosalia Sciortino)
Cutting of the ribbon
“Selamatan” or Indonesian ceremonial meal
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About SEA Junction
“SEA Junction”: OUR venue to connect on Southeast Asia
SEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions –from arts and lifestyles to economy and development– by enhancing public access to knowledge resources and by promoting exchanges among students, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. Located at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre (BACC) in Bangkok, Thailand, SEA Junction will start functioning on 25 June 2016. For more information see www.seajunction.org
