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.
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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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Presenting: Wonder Women of Southeast Asia
A digital policy specialist. A human resource professional and homemaker. A business manager turned civil society activist. An architect, technologist, and educator. A frontline doctor. A public official creating spaces for entrepreneurship. Women who will share innovative ways to restart.
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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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Musical collaboration of Southeast Asian artists conveys optimism amidst the pandemic
Restart song brings positive spirit. It's a showcase that something beautiful can be created through solidarity. With an upbeat melody and colorful effects, it communicates confidence in a fresh beginning.
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Defending women’s rights in Islam
As the Executive Director of Malaysia's Sisters in Islam, Rozana Isa's role is to make sure that Muslim women are being heard. She finds women are being grossly disadvantaged under the Syariah laws, and she believes that women have a right to question the injustice they experience in the name of Islam.
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Apply for a Journalism Scholarship
We're looking for freelance journalists from Southeast or East Asia who have less than five years work-experience, solid journalism skills, treasure journalistic ethics and standards, are fluent in English, and share FNF ́s liberal values. Apply before 15 May 2021.
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Practice Makes Perfect
There is a need to put forward a transformative agenda, which includes a re-politicization of a feminist process that practices an expanded and dynamic power analysis. It elevates feminist Leadership that refers to challenging the assumptions that masculinist leadership is essential, effective, and is the standard or norm.
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Women's Collective Leadership
The Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) remains the global blueprint for the advancement of women’s human rights. This collectively derived environmental scan is a contribution towards renewing women’s collective leadership.
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A phenomenal song from a generation that speaks out
A song about breaking free from domestic violence, Born Free, earned the judges nod at the regional songwriting contest, Living Freedom. Composed by Aether, a group of young artists from Myanmar, Born Free was recognized for its authenticity – the relevance of the message given the rise of domestic abuse during the pandemic, and the heartfelt emotions expressed in the song.
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In Asia, democracy is tested by coronavirus and China
In Southeast Asia, where democracy has been sliding back in a number of countries, leaders have used the pandemic to boost their authoritarian rule in the name of a state of emergency. They have restricted freedoms, tightened law enforcement, and abused their emergency powers. But citizens are pushing back, a silver lining in these bleak times.
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30 youth leaders from 11 countries in Asia will immerse themselves in political training for four weekends. These young individuals are dedicating themselves to making real change, embracing their responsibility for the future. The program is organized by Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats with the support of #FNFSEEAsia. Follow our pages for updates! 👩🏻💻🧑🏻💻
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Asia has some of the world’s most livable cities, it also has some of the least livable. The impact of Covid-19 has been fairly obvious in the rankings. It will continue to affect city liveability.
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While the Covid-19 crisis shows that the world has crossed the threshold to a new era, politics persists in old familiar patterns and structures. Questions on education, digital transformation, and globalization require global answers. Let's talk about moon shot projects that could help us manage the future better. Join our Global Ambitions Conference on June 21-24!
