Dear Partners and Friends of SEA Junction,
This month, we are getting back into the swing of events. We continue to pay close attention to the evolving situation in Myanmar with a renewed series of #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Bi-Weekly Updates. This time, the speaker is Debbie Stothard, an active promoter of human rights in Burma and the ASEAN region. In addition, we highlight women’s actions out on the streets of Burma since the coup d’état. Starting on the same week as 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we will hold a photo exhibition in collaboration with the Women’s League of Burma, the Myanmar Project and AJAR.
We also keep other issues in the region in mind. The on-going COVID-19 crisis compels us to openly articulate the urgency of social scientists’ contribution as part of a comprehensive narrative and effective response to this pandemic. There will be two events on social sciences and COVID-19 in Thailand and in our region respectively: the first blended event in Thai and the second online event in English. Both panels are part of an IDRC-funded research project co-led by ARC-UI and GDN, of which SEA Junction was part. Meanwhile, as the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) is taking place, we will carry on with our monthly environmental forum in Thai with Bangkok Tribune News to discuss the implications for Thailand and other countries.
More information of each event can be found below, where you can also read about our special initiatives. The call under “From Fear to Resilience: Visual Storytelling of COVID-19 in Southeast Asia” remains open to engage the public in sharing tales of strength and humanity and promote an alternative narrative of the pandemic. The supported activities under our small grant program have also been on-going, with communities finding ways to cope and help others in the pandemic. Next month, we will call for contributions to the program as well as announce the third round.
We hope you will continue to find our program of interest. We count on your participation and help in sharing the information about our events with your network. And, if you would like to support us, please click on the donation box below as it will help us navigate these uncertain times.
Thank you and best regards,
Lia Sciortino Sumaryono
Founder and Executive Director SEA Junction
EVENT PROGRAM
Dialogue Forum 5 (Year 2)
“From Paris to Glasgow, the Climate Turning Point?”
10 November 2021, 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The IPCC report has painted a shocking picture on the rising temperature, pointing that if nothing is done the world could pass the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold in the next 20 years. Countries are now wrangling at the ongoing UN Climate Conference or COP 26 in Glasgow, the UK and it remains to be seen what the final deal out of the Conference would be like as well as its implications for countries for years to come. Bangkok Tribune together with SEA Junction and other partners will explore this topic at the 5th online Dialogue Forum in Thai with interpretation to English provided via Zoom.
See further: http://seajunction.org/event/dialogue-forum-5-year-2-from-paris-to-glasgow-the-climate-turning-point/
14th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Bi-weekly Updates
10 November 2021, 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Born out the awareness that it is crucial to keep Myanmar on the public agenda in the midst of many other global worries, since the coup we have held bi-weekly updates. We are continuing the series with Debbie Stothard, an active promoter of human rights in Burma and the ASEAN region, continuing our collaboration with AJAR. The updates consisting of 20-minute analysis and 40-minute Q & A are moderated by our Founder and Director Rosalia Sciortino and are held via Zoom and livestreamed on our Facebook Page. To join via Zoom, just click on this link.
See further: http://seajunction.org/event/14th-whatshappeninginmyanmar-bi-weekly-updates-by-debbie-stothard/
Southeast Asia Mini Book & Craft Fair
13-14 November 2021, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Once a month, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. Besides small craft from the region, three kinds of books are displayed: (1) New books given in consignment from recognized publishers; (2) New and used books, double to those in our library; (3) Few literature and development-related works from outside the region that have been donated to SEA Junction. All funds raised with the fair contribute to SEA Junction’s functioning and activities.
See further: http://seajunction.org/event/southeast-asia-mini-book-and-craft-fair-19/
สังคมศาสตร์ไทยในวิกฤตโควิด 19: การ(ไม่)มีบทบาทและความสำคัญ
19 November 2021, 05:00 pm – 06:30 pm
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 debates. The first to be held in Thai will be on-site on SEA Junction’s premises at BACC, and live streamed on SEA Junction’s FB page. As place is limited, we encourage interested participants to register.
See further: http://seajunction.org/event/สังคมศาสตร์ไทยในวิกฤตโ/
Photo Exhibition “Women Out on the Streets for a New Burma”
23 November – 5 December 2021, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
Women have been an integral part of the protest in Burma, 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. The photo exhibition at the 1st floor BACC, organized by SEA Junction in collaboration with the Women’s League of Burma, the Myanmar Project and Asia Justice and Rights, shows how wide-spread, diverse and empowering women leadership and participation has been and continue to be in opposition to the Tatmadaw.
See further: http://seajunction.org/event/photo-exhibition-women-out-on-the-streets-for-a-new-burma/
Social Sciences and COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: (Non-)Role and (In)Significance
24 October 2021, 04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
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 debates asking 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. On this second event, researchers from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand will present the findings of the study and discuss them with the public via Zoom (Link: https://bit.ly/SEAJunction-24NOV) and FB Live.
See further: http://seajunction.org/event/social-sciences-and-covid-19-in-southeast-asia-non-role-and-insignificance/
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
From Fear to Resilience:
Visual Storytelling of COVID-19 in Southeast Asia
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. Many also suffer from socio-economic hardship. At the same time, people are displaying strength in coping with the continuing uncertainties. SEA Junction invites all to make an effort to collectively provide a visual story of the pandemic in Southeast Asia that shows the worries as well as the resilience and hope in our experience. We are calling for short photo essays or illustrated art essays in any language of the region (to be later translated into English) or in English and shared on our platforms.
See further: http://seajunction.org/special-initiatives/
Small Grant Program
“Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia”
This initiative launched by SEA Junction with a grant by China Medical Board (CMB) and with additional support of in WIEGO, INEB, JTS Korea, and individual donors aims to provide funds to build social capital, strengthen community resilience, improve the living and health conditions of local communities, and enhance their capacity to cope with the pandemic in Southeast Asia. For the second batch, 23 activities across Southeast Asia have been supported and are now being carried out. The applications for the next batch will be open soon next month.
For information please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com and phone/wa: +66970024140
About SEA Junction, OUR Venue 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. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts 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.
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