Htaike Htaike Aung, lead curator of the Myanmar Internet Project and founder of Myanmar ICT for Development Organization, talks about the ongoing digital dictatorship in Myanmar and how pro-democracy activists are pushing back against the regime.
Political parties committed to recognise and incorporate the protection of digital rights in their agenda following the launch of a report presented by EngageMedia, Asia Centre, and Chiang Mai University’s School of Public Policy.
Cinemata is co-presenting the 19th edition of the annual inter-school film competition for young Filipino filmmakers. From March 14 to 23, the 12 student films selected as finalists for the competition will be available to watch on Cinemata.
Over the years, the Cambodian government has introduced legal mechanisms that infringe on freedom of expression, privacy, and data protection. This guest post outlines some of the most pressing digital rights threats and what civil society can do.
In the third post for ‘Cinemata Features’, Aceh Documentary shares their work on producing high-quality documentaries on social issues and conducting filmmaking workshops to empower Acehnese people.
With Thailand set to head to the polls in May 2023, it is crucial for political parties and candidates to recognise the importance of digital rights and commit to uphold the country’s obligations under international human rights treaties.
This collection of student films from the University of the Philippines Film Institute were produced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines and explore challenges posed by one of the longest lockdowns in the world.
The shutdown of Voice of Democracy, one of Cambodia’s last independent local news organisations, is a blow to press freedom, digital rights, and democracy, especially with the general elections coming up in July 2023.
Ahead of the upcoming week-long Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Festival in Chiang Mai, EngageMedia looks back at our journey towards the Festival, and what participants can expect come May 2023.
