Southeast and East Asia
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Seoul, Taipei, and Yangon. The FNF regional team works with the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, the Working group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism, and the ASEAN Prosperity Initiative, which is part of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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Young leaders mastered the art of cooperation
FNF Young Leaders programme, Finding Your Way in the Labour Market, came to an end on September 12 2021. 50 students chosen to participate in the programme said farewell to the programme on zoom and in their group chats. However, each group left memories of having fun, working together under different time zones and learning about different labour markets from experts and their peers.
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Press Freedom: Indonesia government fears on critics and murals
Freedom of press and expressions in Indonesia are under threat as the government under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo takes harsh actions against critics. Violence against journalists is increasing as his popularity continues to decrease.
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Fresh out of school. What’s next?
Future careers. Exchange of Ideas. Networking. Connecting with international experts and organisations. Aspiring young leaders (aged 16-19) from Southeast and East Asia have a rare opportunity to expand their knowledge, career prospects and network in an international setting.
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When human rights takes over comic strip: a fight for human rights in cartoonists perspective
“How can I be neutral, even my pen has a stand,” a quote from a famous Malaysian political cartoonist, Zunar has shared his view on how important it is to speak up about the injustice in the country.
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Cartoonists tell the stories of human rights issues in Southeast Asia
Cartoonists from Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand display their artworks to reflect human rights issues in their home countries at Human Rights in ASEAN – The Cartoonists Perspective Exhibition.
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Hanoi and Cape Town are not far away
Meeting virtually has become the new normal for people and organisations on earth. Face-to-face discussions became screen-to-screen. FNF Vietnam sees this as an opportunity for the foundation to grow as a global family.
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A Million Dreams
We shifted gears to adapt to new working conditions – holding webinars as a space for dialogue, and creating a community of online advocates. Our activities are our attempt to contribute to the realization of every dream. In 2021, as we try to start anew, we’ll double down on hope and action. For freedom.
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Malaysia's Political Impasse: The Battle of Two Tigers
Malaysia has been experiencing a hung parliament where no party or coalition controls a reliable majority since March 2020. As premier Muhyiddin struggles to keep in power, the Covid-19 pandemic in the country worsens. How will Malaysia chart its direction with the new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob?
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Thank you, President Aquino
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom mourns with the Filipino people and the liberal community worldwide for the untimely passing of Former Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. He led a “straight path” to ensure that lives were uplifted through honest and decent governance.
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All women are wonder women
For Rep. Josy Limkaichong, public service entails sacrifice, but it doesn't compare to the rewarding experience of being able to empower individuals and helping them uplift their lives.
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The noble cause
Dr. Zaliha Mustafa encourages everyone to take up their share in carrying the load - by volunteering or countering misinformation, by owning up their individual civic duty - that could help put an end in the pandemic.
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Of knowledge makers and smart learners
Prof. Hwang always highlights the importance of collaboration. It's the same concept that she applies in reurbanization, reviving cities through citizen engagement and innovation.
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The Practical Success
Pragmatic advice from Mrs. Hang: There will always be trade-offs. It’s a matter of making wise choices on whether the trade-offs are worth it. It's about taking responsibility for the consequences of our actions.
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Women have a choice
Sara is aware that a lot of complex issues face women today, including unequal pay as well as unpaid work, and child care. She highlighted that education is still the solution: continuous learning for one’s self and civic education for the society.
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Wisdom and compassion will prevent another infodemic
For Supinya, a double dose of vaccine is also necessary to curb misinformation: wisdom coupled with compassion. She hopes that the world achieves a level of equanimity where people would not resort to conspiracies and hate online and offline.
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FNF Young Leaders programme, Finding Your Way in the Labour Market, came to an end on September 12, 2021. 50 students chosen to participate in the programme said farewell to the programme on zoom and in their group chats. Let's see what top 7 students said about this program! #YoungLeadersProgram #FNFYoungLeaders
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“I have been motivated by the desire to have a say over my destiny” Emily Lau ( Hong Kong ) Emily Lau is a well-known politician and former Member of Parliament for the Democratic Party in Hong Kong who has been a vocal and leading advocate for human rights and press freedom for decades. Read More about her : https://humanrightsdefenders.freiheit.org/human-rights-defenders-2021-en/emily-lau-hong-kong/ More for Human Rights Defender: https://humanrightsdefenders.freiheit.org #democracy #HumanRightsDefenders
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"I remain without access to the Internet or any gadgets for work or personal use. Even joining Senate deliberations via teleconferencing is denied to me. All digital platforms where I can personally appear and fulfill my mandate are also denied. I am allowed only paper and pen. During the first months of the pandemic, I was by all indications subjected to incommunicado detention, a situation in which I was denied access to the outside world." Leila M. de Lima is a politician and human rights activist currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines. See full article: https://humanrightsdefenders.freiheit.org/human-rights-defenders-2021-en/leila-de-lima-philippines/ See Human Rights Defenders: https://humanrightsdefenders.freiheit.org
