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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“How can I be neutral, even my pen has a stand,” Malaysian political cartoonist, Zunar said. Zunar in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom presents human rights issues in Southeast Asian countries in the form of artworks. Please take a walk into this Human Rights in ASEAN - The Cartoonists Perspective Exhibition here. https://bit.ly/3fbUHec
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"FNF Hanoi and FNF Cape Town shared laughters and joy in a room. We played quizzes and games. We shared about ourselves, our countries and culinary arts. Our colleagues in Cape Town were nice and friendly! No pandemic could stop Hanoi learning about Cape Town. The world is again easy to connect. This was a great RE:START21." Ms. Quynh Duong Vu from FNF Hanoi office shared her experience connecting to Cape Town office at this pandemic time. You can see the full article here: https://bit.ly/3zBttWo
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Papua New Guinea (PNG) barely makes international news, despite being one of the most diverse and naturally rich nations in the world, with more than 800 languages spoken, 1,000 ethnic groups and an array of crude oil, natural gas, gold, copper, silver, timber, coffee and palm oil. Yet, more than half of the population are in need of humanitarian assistance. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in cooperation with CARE Germany invites you to reflect on the current crisis in PNG. Link - https://plus.freiheit.org/suffering-in-silence.
