From December 13 to 22, Cinemata will stream 15 Philippine short films from the 6th Likhang Mulat: Film Movements Festival, commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
DRAPAC24 gathered over 287 changemakers from 150 organizations in Taipei, Taiwan for two days of conversations centered on three broad themes: regional solution-making, empowerment of young persons, and adoption of open technology.
The session brought together games with diverse formats and themes, united by a shared goal: making the complex and nuanced understanding of digital rights issues more accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
Online surveillance, attempts to stifle media freedom, and ongoing arrests continue to be documented in Myanmar, four years on since the coup.
This article complements the first episode of Pretty Good Podcast Youth, featuring an interview with Activate Rights’ founders on Bangladesh’s student-led protests and their influence on youth’s understanding of human and digital rights.
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.
The report maps the social media regulatory frameworks in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh and examines key trends in these jurisdictions.
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.
