BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Asia Centre - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asia Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Bangkok BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTSTAMP:20250514T103600Z CREATED:20240826T094942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T103600Z UID:20780-1755648000-1755907199@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:10th International Conference - AI and Governance in Asia: Civil Society\, Democracy\, and Media DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/10th-international-conference-ai-and-governance-in-asia-civil-society-democracy-and-media/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-Banner-10th-International-Conference-form-banner-21.34-x-9.14-cm-21-x-11.02-cm.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20250404T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20250404T173000 DTSTAMP:20250402T043542Z CREATED:20250225T015418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T043542Z UID:21606-1743755400-1743787800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Asia Global Democracy Coalition Regional Forum 2025: Youth\, Democracy & Elections in Asia: Issues & Challenges DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/asia-global-democracy-coalition-regional-forum-2025-youth-democracy-elections-in-asia-issues-challenges/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Asia-Forum-Save-The-Date.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20241210T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20241210T170000 DTSTAMP:20241210T013833Z CREATED:20241127T082653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T013833Z UID:21044-1733846400-1733850000@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Report Launch - Digital Security for High-Risk Users in the Asia-Pacific DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-digital-security-for-high-risk-users-in-the-asia-pacific/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Report-Launch-10.12-slides-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240824 DTSTAMP:20231009T063633Z CREATED:20230804T070535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T063633Z UID:19429-1724198400-1724457599@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:9th International Conference – Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/9th-international-conference-shrinking-civic-space-in-asia-stories-of-resistance-and-pushback/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/9th-International-Conference-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240815T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240815T183000 DTSTAMP:20240405T013516Z CREATED:20240220T091016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T013516Z UID:20111-1723741200-1723746600@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Foreign Interference: Protecting Digital Sovereignty in a Connected World of CSOs DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/foreign-interference/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15-August-2024-Foreign-Interference-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240718T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240718T183000 DTSTAMP:20240716T211520Z CREATED:20240220T083334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T211520Z UID:20107-1721322000-1721327400@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Surveillance & Privacy: Safeguarding CSOs in the Age of Digital Threats DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/surveillance-privacy/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/18-July-Social-Media-Draft.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240617T133000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240617T160000 DTSTAMP:20240517T022442Z CREATED:20240423T050229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T022442Z UID:20529-1718631000-1718640000@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Digital Technology in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/digital-technology-in-cambodia-challenges-and-opportunities/ LOCATION:AmCam Exchange\, Level 6\, The Atom at Vattanac Lifestyle Cube\, 66 Preah Monivong Blvd (93)\, \,\, Phnom Penh\, The Atom at Vattanac Lifestyle Cube\, #66 Preah Monivong Blvd (93)\, Cambodia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Digital-Technology-in-Cambodia-Event-17-June-SM-Tile-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240516T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240516T183000 DTSTAMP:20240513T091922Z CREATED:20240220T081623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T091922Z UID:20095-1715878800-1715884200@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Media Information Literacy: CSOs as Changemakers for Digital Empowerment DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/media-information-literacy/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/16-May-Social-Media-Draft-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20240503T193217Z CREATED:20240422T072323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T193217Z UID:20500-1713744000-1716163199@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2024 DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/oxfam-young-leaders-fellowship-programme-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/oxfam-fellowship-2024-website-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240321T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20240321T183000 DTSTAMP:20240325T014646Z CREATED:20240118T064313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T014646Z UID:19989-1711040400-1711045800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Fact-Checking: Is It Working? DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/fact-checking-is-it-working/ LOCATION:Google Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/21-March-Social-Media-Draft.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230902T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230902T153000 DTSTAMP:20230830T082613Z CREATED:20230830T082613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T082613Z UID:19462-1693663200-1693668600@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Protecting Civic Space: Pushing Back Against Post-Pandemic Authoritarian Governance DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/protecting-civic-space-pushing-back-against-post-pandemic-authoritarian-governance/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/ACSCAPF-2023-Panel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230823T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230825T170000 DTSTAMP:20230704T060628Z CREATED:20220820T032628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T060628Z UID:17037-1692810000-1692982800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:8th International Conference - Democracy and Elections in Asia DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/8th-international-conference-democracy-and-elections-in-asia/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Conference,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/8th-International-conference-website-1080-×-1920-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230723T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230723T180000 DTSTAMP:20230714T042012Z CREATED:20230518T075657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T042012Z UID:18968-1690115400-1690135200@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Hackathon on the ASEAN-EU Relations DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/hackathon-on-the-asean-eu-relations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230708T213000 DTSTAMP:20230623T105129Z CREATED:20230623T104546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T105129Z UID:19100-1688808600-1688851800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Report Launch – Political Hate Sites in Singapore: Flourishing without Repercussions DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-political-hate-sites-in-singapore-flourishing-without-repercussions/ LOCATION:Palms Bistro\, 60 Anson Rd\, #01-02\, Singapore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/355512119_646071717557600_3166059828363479098_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230428T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230428T170000 DTSTAMP:20230412T105759Z CREATED:20230405T102550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T105759Z UID:18773-1682694000-1682701200@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Report Launch - State-Sponsored Online Disinformation: Impact On Electoral Integrity In Thailand DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-state-sponsored-online-disinformation-impact-on-electoral-integrity-in-thailand/ LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Page-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DTSTAMP:20230515T035708Z CREATED:20230330T074308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T035708Z UID:18709-1680307200-1685577599@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023 DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/applications-open-oxfam-young-leaders-fellowship-programme-2023/ CATEGORIES:Application ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/oxfam-fellowship-2023-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230301T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230301T200000 DTSTAMP:20230130T083826Z CREATED:20230126T021312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T083826Z UID:18453-1677697200-1677700800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Report Launch - Internet Freedoms in Malaysia: Regulating Online Discourse on Race\, Religion\, and Royalty DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-regulating-online-discourse-on-race-religion-and-royalty/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Internet-Freedom-Malaysia-event-page-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230224T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230224T200000 DTSTAMP:20230209T103340Z CREATED:20230206T085414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T103340Z UID:18578-1677263400-1677268800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:4-Point Digital Rights Agenda Report Launch | งานเปิดตัวรายงาน "4 วาระสิทธิดิจิทัลสำหรับพรรคการเมืองไทย" DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/4-point-digital-rights-agenda-report-launch/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/AC-4-Point-Digital-Rights-Agenda-for-Political-Parties-Graphics-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230114T150000 DTSTAMP:20221228T035959Z CREATED:20221228T035017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T035959Z UID:18206-1673690400-1673708400@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Digital Rights Forum DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/asia-pacific-digital-rights-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/APAC-Digital-Rights-Regional-Forum-Solidarity-TH-Poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20221102T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20221102T170000 DTSTAMP:20221019T094321Z CREATED:20220825T034749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T094321Z UID:16457-1667403000-1667408400@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:STOP: Crimes Against Female Journalists DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/stop-crimes-against-female-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/International-Day-to-End-Impunity-for-Crimes-Against-Journalists-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220908T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220908T150000 DTSTAMP:20220915T062226Z CREATED:20220807T082119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T062226Z UID:17103-1662642000-1662649200@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Report Launch - Youth and Disinformation in Malaysia DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-youth-and-disinformation-in-malaysia/ LOCATION:LT21\, Taylor’s University\, Malaysia CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Google-Malaysia-website-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220827 DTSTAMP:20220530T030155Z CREATED:20210804T091821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T030155Z UID:13498-1661299200-1661558399@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:7th International Conference - Freedom of Expression in Asia DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/7th-international-conference_freedom-of-expression-in-asia/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/7th-conference-promotional-tile.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220617T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220617T180000 DTSTAMP:20220601T071639Z CREATED:20220510T031809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T071639Z UID:16452-1655454600-1655488800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:ASEAN-EU Relations in light of the War in Ukraine DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/asean-eu-regional-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-FB-ASEAN-EU-Regional-Conference-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220503T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220503T163000 DTSTAMP:20220510T031920Z CREATED:20220329T023012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T031920Z UID:16194-1651590000-1651595400@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:2022 Philippines Presidential Election: Fake Accounts\, Bots and Trolls DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/2022-philippines-presidential-election-fake-accounts-bots-and-trolls/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/World-Press-Freedom-Day-2022-Tile-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220315T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20220315T150000 DTSTAMP:20220228T083912Z CREATED:20220221T091859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T083912Z UID:15888-1647352800-1647356400@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:2021-22 Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/2021-22-journalism-for-an-equitable-asia-award-ceremony/ LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Oxfam-ceremony-TILE-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220201 DTSTAMP:20220302T034649Z CREATED:20211112T034845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T034649Z UID:14404-1643587200-1643673599@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Nominations Open: 2021-2022 Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/journalism-for-an-equitable-asia-award-2021-2022/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/jounrailism-award-tiles-poster-edit-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216 DTSTAMP:20211214T074910Z CREATED:20211027T044611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T074910Z UID:14323-1639526400-1639612799@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Business and Human Rights in Southeast Asia: Progress Towards Developing National Action Plans DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/business-and-human-rights-in-southeast-asia-progress-towards-developing-national-action-plans/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/15-Dec-BHR-FNF-Panel-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20211209T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20211209T153000 DTSTAMP:20211213T093728Z CREATED:20211011T104323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T093728Z UID:14136-1639058400-1639063800@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Impact of COVID-19 on Human Rights DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/roundtable-discussion-impact-of-covid-19-on-human-rights/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Speaker-tile-9-Dec-International-Human-Rights-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20211124T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20211124T163000 DTSTAMP:20211126T070858Z CREATED:20211103T082229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T070858Z UID:14361-1637766000-1637771400@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Vaccine Inequality and Worsening Inequalities in Asia DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/how-vaccine-inequality-worsened-existing-inequalities-in-asia/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Oxfam-24.11.21-Vaccine-Inequality-and-Worsening-Inequalities-in-Asia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20211122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20211122T103000 DTSTAMP:20211126T070906Z CREATED:20211025T034833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T070906Z UID:14238-1637571600-1637577000@wp.asiacentre.org SUMMARY:Report Launch - Harmony Laws in Southeast Asia: Majority Dominance\, Minority Repression DESCRIPTION:1. OverviewAsia Centre’s 11th Annual International Conference will examine the current state and future trajectory of religious freedom in Asia\, focusing on representation\, restrictions and rights. The right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is fundamental to human dignity. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948) enshrines the inalienable right to adopt\, change\, or renounce a religion without coercion or discrimination – a principle further reinforced by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this context\, the conference will examine religious freedom in Asia as a human rights issue\, based on legal standards\, state responsibility\, and institutional accountability. By convening stakeholders from a range of organisations\, the event seeks to identify threats to religious freedom\, foster dialogue and develop actionable frameworks. This is to ensure that religious freedom is a justiciable right that states are obligated to protect and individuals are empowered to claim. It is hoped that insights gained from the conference will inform effective practices and support policy development that recognises religious freedom as integral to broader democratic and human rights commitments\, while fostering a community of practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Themes The conference will examine the following sub-themes:  FoRB as a Human Right: International Norms and Domestic ObligationsLegal and Structural Restrictions on Religious FreedomDivision Between Secular and Religious Courts The Bureaucratic Control of ReligionReligious Freedom in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian RegimesTransnational Repression of Religious Activists and Asylum-SeekersReligious Fundamentalism\, State-Sanctioned Religion and the Erosion of Pluralism Uncivil Society and Social Hostilities against FoRBRepresentation and Marginalisation of Ethno-Religious MinoritiesOnline Harassment and Surveillance of Religious CommunitiesGender\, Religion\, and Intersectional DiscriminationIndigenous People\, Atheists\, and Non-BelieversFrom Tolerance to Accountability: Responses from Civil Society and Media Note: The above sub-themes are a preliminary guide. Flexibility is encouraged\, and partners may propose additional topics aligned with their expertise under the overarching theme of Religious Freedom in Asia to ensure contextual relevance and innovation.  3. Objectives The conference aims to achieve the following objectives:  Examine the state of religious freedom in Asia.Identify threats to religious freedom and current responses.Build strategies and actions for advancing religious freedom in the region.4. Conference Structure The conference will consist of short opening remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary sessions\, and breakout sessions arranged according to themes and/or region and country-specific discussions.  5. Conference Participants Registration is open to participants from national\, regional\, and global organisations\, including civil society organisations\, faith-based NGOs\, human rights organisations\, media and journalism associations\, legal and policy entities\, parliaments and political parties\, technology firms\, government agencies\, and intergovernmental organisations. 6. Programme OutlineDay 1\, Thursday\, 20 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels Day 2\, Friday\, 21 August 2026 9:00 – 17:00     Morning & Afternoon Panels 17:00 – 20:00     Networking Hour 7. InquiriesPlease contact us at conference@asiacentre.org For the full concept note\, please click here. 8. RegistrationWe invite all participants to register through this Google Form. URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-harmony-laws-in-southeast-asia-majoring-dominance-minority-repression/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wp.asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/22-Nov-21-APC-report-launch-main-tile-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR