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Online surveillance, attempts to stifle media freedom, and ongoing arrests continue to be documented in Myanmar, four years on since the coup.
EngageMedia is excited to announce the six young filmmakers from Bangladesh and Malaysia who will produce short films on human rights in the digital age as part of the third edition of the Tech Tales film collection.
In this episode, Afifah Fitriyani Oceanto, Shoeb Abdullah, and Subinoy Mustofi Eron exchange insights on the student-led movements in Bangladesh and Indonesia and the power of solidarity and building community.
The 13th Chaktomuk Short Film Festival, running from October 25 to 28, 2024, will highlight independent short films from Cambodia and diverse narratives from Southeast Asia.
By highlighting common challenges, sharing strategies, and fostering regional collaboration, the session aimed to move towards building a movement to resist the erosion of digital rights and curtailment of free speech in South and Southeast Asia.
At DRAPAC24, participants discussed young people's role in their countries' elections, delving into issues like meaningful youth representation and the double-edged sword of social media.
DRAPAC24 highlighted the volunteer-run community wiki for human rights defenders to share knowledge and resources on digital security and online safety resources in various Southeast Asian languages.
During the DRAPAC24 session, panelists reflected on their experiences in conducting security auditing activities to enhance digital security support for CSOs and at-risk groups and identify ways to address key challenges in implementation.
Over 70 Filipino alternative films from this year's Gawad Alternatibo will be available for free public viewing on Cinemata from August 21 to September 21, 2024.