The January 2024 elections in Bangladesh were marred by an opposition boycott, influence operations, and low youth participation. The July 2024 protest showed that there is more to democratic participation than going to the polls.
Thanakorn Yangmeesuk, producer of the short film “Doxxed,” portrays the mental, emotional, and physical toll of doxxing on women, shedding light on relevant digital rights issues in Thailand.
The 2024 elections test the resilience of democracy in various South and Southeast Asia countries. Youth voters play a pivotal role in these elections, and their engagement is a beacon of hope for democracy despite various challenges.
EngageMedia joins various organisations in calling for safeguarding fundamental rights in Bangladesh and restoring the country’s communication and Internet services that can save lives during a conflict.
EngageMedia has announced the list of accepted sessions for DRAPAC24! See the list here and read about fellowship updates.
EngageMedia invites Bangladeshi and Malaysian filmmakers to become a Tech Tales Youth filmmaker and produce short films on internet freedom and other digital rights issues.
Tech Tales Youth 2 will support filmmakers in Malaysia and Bangladesh and aims to deepen young people’s awareness and understanding of human rights issues in the digital age through visual media.
At a gaming festival organised by Goethe-Institut Indonesien, EngageMedia showcased a demo of ‘Taksa: A Game on Disinformation,’ which invites players to re-evaluate the role of critical thinking and digital literacy in combating disinformation.
Film students of CIIT College of Arts and Technology – Manila strike a pose after the screening of Tech Tales
