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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190118T200000
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SUMMARY:4th Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable: Chinese Nationalism and its Impact on Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Asia Centre will hold its 4th Ben Anderson Memorial Roundtable on nationalism in China and its impact on Southeast Asia.  The roundtable will assess trends in democracy and human rights protection in Southeast Asia in light of China’s rise. \n  \nSince China and ASEAN entered into a formal dialogue relationship at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur in July 1991\, the relationship between the two has become far deeper and more complex. China is an aspiring global player\, on par with the United States whose economic\, military and political prowess is increasingly felt by ASEAN members. The latter must navigate China’s strong economic clout\, its efforts to shape global opinion\, its great power ambitions in the South China Sea and a global competition with the United States\, as well as with Japan and a rising India. How can a seemingly disunited ASEAN resist an increasingly assertive China? To what extent is China’s foreign policy driven by nationalism in China and Chinese exceptionalism? In what ways is the influx of a large Chinese diaspora shaping the cultures and values of people in the region? What impact do all these developments have on democracy and human rights in the region\, as Beijing seeks to re-shape global human rights dialogue\, institutions and processes?  \n  \nAn examination of this important\, strategic relationship is timely and necessary as the multipolar Asia-Pacific century unfolds where China\, India\, Japan\, Russia and the United States are competing for influence. China-ASEAN relations have developed dynamically\, to encompass cultural\, economic\, political and security dimensions as well. China must also  respond to rapidly changing economic\, normative\, political and social contexts in the ASEAN space as well as the growing presence and influence of India.  \n  \nExpert commentators at Asia Centre 4th Annual Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable will dissect the complexities of nationalism in China’s regional engagement with Southeast Asia. The annual Memorial Roundtable continues to honour the significance of the late Professor Anderson’s contribution to studies of nationalism and South-East Asia. \n  \nRegistration: https://goo.gl/forms/akAmylHrsDYDRnOh1 \nInquiry: contact@asiacentre.org
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/4th-ben-anderson-memorial-roundtable-chinese-nationalism-and-its-impact-on-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181202T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181202T183000
DTSTAMP:20181116T083948Z
CREATED:20181115T070124Z
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SUMMARY:Social Innovation in Action: Southeast Asian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nIn an environment where development aid and grant based funding models are changing\, social initiatives are struggling to seek out resources to sustain their work. Presently\, competition for resources is fierce and donors increasingly only fund select activities-based projects without support for staff and infrastructure costs. Given this funding climate\, alternative options open to social initiatives include the social enterprise and social business models\, but these have their own challenges. Asia Centre is a not-for-profit organisation based in Bangkok\, Thailand that employs a mixed financial model – which includes philanthropy\, grants\, self-funding and revenue generation- to resource its activities to create human rights impact in the region. Founded in July 2015\, Asia Centre began its start-up operations through an initial endowment to secure its premises\, fittings and equipment\, and a two-year operational fund. Thereafter\, the Centre finances its programmes through a mix of revenue generating and fundraising activities. In 2018\, the Asia Centre announced the establishment of a second branch in Johor Bahru\, Malaysia. This presentation on the Asia Centre is a case study on social innovation. It provides some practical insights into the changing world of social initiatives and the challenges of funding sustainable activities aimed to create human rights impact. \nKeywords: Asia Centre\, Development Aid\, Grants\, Philanthropy\, Social Innovation \n  \nSpeaker \nDr. James Gomez is Chair\, Board of Directors of Asia Centre a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to create human rights impact in the region. He provides strategic oversight for the development and regionalization of the Centre. Dr. Gomez currently oversees its operations in both Thailand and Malaysia and is leading the partnerships for the Centre’s many activities in other parts of the region. He represents the Centre in media and public speaking engagements and builds relationships with key stakeholders around the world. Dr. Gomez brings to Asia Centre over 25 years of international and regional experience in leadership roles at universities\, think-tanks\, inter-governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations. He is the convener of Asia Centre’s upcoming international conference on Fake News and Elections in Asia\, 10-12 July\, Bangkok\, Thailand. For more information about the conference email: contact@asiacentre.org \n\nModerator \nMr. Deepak Kumar Baruah is Founder and Honorary Director of the Centre of Innovation in Governance and Public Administration (CIGPA)\, based in Guwahati\, Assam\, India. He earned Master of Arts (Public Administration) from IGNOU\, New Delhi\, and was a Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholar in 2011 at the University of Brighton\, United Kingdom. Recently\, Mr. Baruah has been shortlisted for the prestigious “DIGITAL INDIA E-GOVERNANCE FELLOWSHIP”\, under the Ministry of Electronic and Communication\, Government of India. He founded the CIGPA as a not-for-profit trust registered under Indian Trust Act since 3 August 2007. It is the only independent think tank\nand research centre of its kind\, in the North East of India; for finding innovative solutions on\nissues of governance\, public administration and policy\, through study & research. Mr. Baruah’s present research interest is on Digital Society\, Digital Inclusion\, Green Governance\, and Public\nServices Delivery using ICT\, and Digital Government. He has been teaching at Guwahati Study\nCentre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (New Delhi)\, since the year 2012 to 2015 and\nguided successfully more than 10 (Ten) MPA dissertations. In addition\, he conducted a number of researches\, trainings\, lectures\, and seminars across Asia and beyond.
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/social-innovation-in-action-southeast-asian-perspective/
LOCATION:Guwahati Press Club\, Gopinath Bordoloi Rd\, Mawhati\, Ambari\, Guwahati\, Assam 781001\, India\, Kolkata\, Kolkata\, 781001\, India
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181201T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181201T150000
DTSTAMP:20200610T105517Z
CREATED:20181116T084000Z
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SUMMARY:Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nSince 2017\, individual governments in Southeast Asia have established task forces\, convened select committee hearings and have proposed or passed legislation to combat “fake news”. In May 2018 ASEAN ministers responsible for information agreed in a joint statement to collaborate and exchange best practices to combat fake news and mitigate its effects. This development occurred on the back of increased internet penetration across Southeast Asia and the sharing of content over social media through mobile devices. What are the key issues around the emerging legislation in Southeast Asia in relations to fake news. How does the issue of fake news and election intersect? What is the impact of fake news on democracy\, rule of law and freedom of expression in the region. \n  \nSpeaker \nDr. James Gomez is Chair\, Board of Directors of Asia Centre a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to create human rights impact in the region. He provides strategic oversight for the development and regionalization of the Centre. Dr. Gomez currently oversees its operations in both Thailand and Malaysia and is leading the partnerships for the Centre’s many activities in other parts of the region. He represents the Centre in media and public speaking engagements and builds relationships with key stakeholders around the world. Dr. Gomez brings to Asia Centre over 25 years of international and regional experience in leadership roles at universities\, think-tanks\, inter-governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations. He is the convener of Asia Centre’s upcoming international conference on Fake News and Elections in Asia\, 10-12 July\, Bangkok\, Thailand. For more information about the conference email: contact@asiacentre.org.
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-elections-in-southeast-asia-3/
LOCATION:Guwahati Press Club\, Gopinath Bordoloi Rd\, Mawhati\, Ambari\, Guwahati\, Assam 781001\, India\, Kolkata\, Kolkata\, 781001\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181108T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181108T133000
DTSTAMP:20200610T105609Z
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SUMMARY:The Universal Periodic Review of Southeast Asia: Civil Society Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 8 November\, at 1.30 pm\, Dr. James Gomez will be speaking about the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the seminar on The UPR of Southeast Asia: Civil Society Perspectives\, hosted by Department of Political Science\, Soochow University in Taipei. See our event page for more information\, http://bit.ly/2Q2xg8J \nAbstract \nSoutheast Asian civil society has engaged with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council during the first (2008-2011) and second (2012-2016) cycle and continue to do so in the third cycle (2017-2022). In the last ten years\, civil society groups and individuals have used the UN mechanism (Universal Periodic Review) to hold states in the region accountable for human rights violations. However\, has this engagement been effective in advancing human rights protection in the region? This presentation provides a stakeholder analysis of human rights protection on the ground. Through evidence-based research the presentation identifies gaps in human rights reporting and advocacy during the UPR\, notably on civil and political issues such as the right to life\, freedom of expression\, freedom of religion and belief\, extrajudicial killings\, arbitrary detention\, territorial autonomy and separation. The presentation highlights the need for more civil society engagement on civil and political issues during the third cycle of the UPR in 2017-2020. Failing which\, the UPR process risks being reduced to a platform where civil society only engage on issues that States are willing to cooperate on. More pressure needs to be put on States to follow-up and implement recommendations. Alternatively\, other approaches need to be sought to advocate for civil and political rights. The presentation is based on Asia Centre’s regional appraisal of the UPR in Southeast Asia.
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/the-universal-periodic-review-of-southeast-asia-civil-society-perspectives/
LOCATION:Department of Political Science\, Soochow University\, No. 70\, Linhsi Rd.\, Shihlin\, Taipei\, 11102\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181106T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181106T130000
DTSTAMP:20200610T105638Z
CREATED:20181030T023039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T105638Z
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SUMMARY:Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Asia Centre’s Dr. James Gomez will be speaking about Fake News & Elections in Southeast Asia” at College of Communication\, National Chengchi University in Taipei on Tuesday\, 6 November\, at 12.30 pm. Learn more at our event page: http://bit.ly/2JlJYgc. \nAbstract \nSince 2017\, individual governments in Southeast Asia have established task forces\, convened select committee hearings and have proposed or passed legislation to combat “fake news”. In May 2018 ASEAN ministers responsible for information agreed in a joint statement to collaborate and exchange best practices to combat fake news and mitigate its effects. This development occurred on the back of increased internet penetration across Southeast Asia and the sharing of content over social media through mobile devices. What are the key issues around the emerging legislation in Southeast Asia in relations to fake news. How does the issue of fake news and election intersect? What is the impact of fake news on democracy\, rule of law and freedom of expression in the region.
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-elections-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:College of Communication\, National Chengchi University\, No. 64\, Section 2\, Zhinan Road\, Wenshan District\, Taipei\, 116\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181103T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181103T170000
DTSTAMP:20181030T062515Z
CREATED:20180815T065344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T062515Z
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SUMMARY:Advocating for Human Rights in Cambodia: Is the UN's Universal Periodic Review Effective?
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion to mark the Phnom Penh launch of Asia Centre’s The Universal Periodic Review in Southeast Asia:  Civil Society Perspectives\, an expert panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities for Cambodia to improve human rights through UN mechanisms. Cambodia’s next human rights assessment at the UN Human Rights Council is on 30/01/2019. This will make it the country’s third appearance at the Universal Periodic Review. Its second review was on 05/02/2014 and its first in late 2009. In spite of the numerous recommendations by members states\, the number of recommendations and their ability to improve the quality of human rights adopted by Cambodia remains weak. In this context\, what can Cambodia CSO effective seek to get out the Universal Periodic Review process and other human rights mechanisms?  \nAbout Destination Justice \nEstablished since 2011\, Destination Justice (DJ) is a social change organisation with entities in both France and Cambodia. We are changemakers who believe that justice is key to a peaceful society — particularly a society where people can resolve their issues by resorting to independent\, fair and transparent justice; a society where laws are made by the people\, for them\, and freely accessible to them; and furthermore\, a society where everybody is equal no matter who they are\, what they think\, or who they love. \nTo achieve this\, we work according to the idea that from little things big things can grow: one mind changed; one piece of information put out there; one practice improved. We set ideas in motion\, we provide tools\, and we take action when necessary. \nAbout Asia Centre \nAsia Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to create social impact in the region. It was first established in Bangkok\, Thailand in 2015 and in 2018 a second Centre was established in Johor Bahru\, Malaysia. Asia Centre serves as a think-tank\, meeting space\, project partner and social enterprise.
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/advocating-for-human-rights-in-cambodia-is-the-uns-universal-periodic-review-effective/
LOCATION:National University of Management\, St.96 Christopher Howes\, Khan Daun Penh\, Phnom Penh\, BS16 AP18\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181031T140000
DTSTAMP:20220311T014432Z
CREATED:20181030T045310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T014432Z
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SUMMARY:Rohingya Crisis: Is Human Rights Advocacy Working?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Gomez will be speaking at the research seminar co-hosted by Asia Centre with Victoria University of Wellington‘s Political Science and International Relations Programme on “Rohingya Crisis: Is Human Rights Advocacy Working?” at 1-2 pm on 31 October at VUW Kelburn Campus. For inquiries\, contact@asiacentre.org \nAbstract\nIn spite of the United Nations (UN) Fact Finding Commission’s indictment on 28 August 2018\, recommending Myanmar’s military officials “be investigated and prosecuted” for “genocidal intent” and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya and other minority groups in Myanmar\, the pursuit of justice for the victims and accountability for crimes perpetrated continues to be hard to achieve. At the regional level\, ASEAN continues to provide Myanmar protective cover through the bloc’s non-interference policy while China\, India and Japan prioritise wooing Myanmar for their strategic interests. “Constructive engagement” and behind the scene conversations with Myanmar has to date proven ineffective in either preventing human rights violations and providing security and justice for Rohingyas and other minorities in the country. In this context\, what has been the role and effectiveness of human rights groups in advocating for Rohingya justice via the international community\, the UN and other international mechanisms? What impact are civil society groups having in advocating for human rights issues in general in Asia? Is there a need for a new approach?
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/rohingya-crisis-is-human-rights-advocacy-working/
LOCATION:Victoria University of Wellington\, Kelburn\, Wellington\, 6012\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria University of Wellington":MAILTO:info@victoria.ac.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181024T200000
DTSTAMP:20180831T035129Z
CREATED:20180725T073336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T035129Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Before Rights: Challenges of Advancing Human Rights in Asia
DESCRIPTION:Asia Centre’s International Faculty Club (IFC) will convene on United Nations (UN) Day 2018. While celebrating the UN and its many achievements in the area of human rights\, the IFC will also hold an informal intellectual exchange on the challenges of defending and advancing human rights in the current geopolitical environment in Asia.  In today’s global order\, China is pursuing its own agenda on human rights – ‘rice before rights’ – that challenges the universality and indivisibility of international human rights\, Southeast Asian states appear to be rolling back liberal democratic progress to date and the United States and Europe are bogged down in their respective internal populist politics. The UN’s ability to advance human rights\, a key pillar of its work (along with peace and security and development)\, is seriously affected by its recently adopted reform agenda that seems not to place human rights in a central role and is virtually crippled by great power gridlock. Can traditional ‘middle powers’\, such as Australia\, Canada and the Nordic countries\, find innovative pathways to keep rights alive? Are emerging powers capable and willing to pick up the human rights mantle? Can civil society adapt and find innovative ways of engaging with human rights work as donor funds decline?  What role can higher education institutions and think tanks play in promoting and protecting rights as freedom of expression declines across the world? What is the role of business organizations? The IFC’s informal intellectual exchange will feature expert commentators from academia\, civil society\, international organizations\, the and the public sector to dissect these critical issues on UN Day.  \n  \nVenue: Asia Centre\, Phayathai Plaza \nTime:  6 to 8 pm \nAdmission: Entry by donation (suggested amount 150 baht) \nRegistration: https://goo.gl/cLThPW \n  \nAbout the IFC \nThe IFC\, launched in 2017\, brings together academics\, researchers and graduate students living\, researching\, studying\, working\, or passing through Bangkok\, Thailand. The Club brings scholars from all disciplines together in order to share their research interests\, explore avenues for partnering on projects\, facilitate fieldwork\, circulate information on jobs\, grants and scholarship opportunities\, share conference and publication calls\, introduce promising faculty and graduate students\, exchange views on challenges to higher education\, and other relevant topics of interest. The IFC meets quarterly and has no formal agenda. Scholars may wish to request short presentations (10-15 minutes max) on their current research or projects. Each meeting of the Club is convened by the Centre and a member of the Club. During IFC meetings\, complimentary light beverages and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/rice-before-rights-challenges-of-advancing-human-rights-in-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181018T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181018T160000
DTSTAMP:20220311T014439Z
CREATED:20181030T044056Z
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SUMMARY:Fake News and Social Media: Freedom of Expression in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Gomez will be presenting “Fake News and Social Media: Freedom of Expression in Southeast Asia” at Macquarie University\, 2 pm\, Thursday\, 18 October. To RSVP\, http://bit.ly/2IM5N8p. \nAbstract \nSince 2017\, individual governments in Southeast Asia have established task forces\, convened select committee hearings and have proposed or passed legislation to combat “fake news”. In May 2018 ASEAN ministers responsible for information agreed in a joint statement to collaborate and exchange best practices to combat fake news and mitigate its effects. This development occurred on the back of increased internet penetration across Southeast Asia and the sharing of content over social media through mobile devices. The control over online expression is something Southeast Asian governments have been pursuing over the last two decades even as the technology and platforms evolve. The efforts to combat fake news is the latest battle against freedom of expression in the region. This seminar considers the following questions: What are the key issues around the emerging legislation in Southeast Asia in relation to fake news? How does the issue of fake news intersect with elections? What is the impact of fake news on democracy\, rule of law and freedom of expression in the region?
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-social-media-freedom-of-expression-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Australian Hearing Hub\, 16 University Avenue MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2109\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macquarie University":MAILTO:hearinghub.concierge@mq.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20180824T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20180824T170000
DTSTAMP:20200610T105905Z
CREATED:20180704T045211Z
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SUMMARY:The Rohingya Crisis: A Multidimensional Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:The Rohingya Crisis sparked by the 25 August 2017 attacks on Government forces by Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) in Rakhine State\, Myanmar\, triggered one of the worst humanitarian crises in contemporary history – “a textbook case of ethnic cleansing”. In a matter of a few months over 750\,000 Rohingya people\, mostly women and children\, fled to Bangladesh. Five months later\, as of 23 January 2018\, the Rohingya were subjected to a repatriation agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar that was postponed. The current human rights discourse centers on pointing out the discrimination practices against the Rohingyas\, the failure of moral leadership previously embodied in Aung San Suu Kyi\, the impotence of ASEAN\, the need for accountability for atrocities committed by the Myanmar military and the determination of voluntariness when the Rohingya refugees are repatriated. This call invites contributions that go beyond and delve deeper into this multidimensional tragedy. It is an opportunity for researchers who have been investigating different aspects of the crisis to highlight their work.  Researchers of selected papers will be invited to participate in a 1 day conference in Bangkok\, to mark the anniversary of one of the largest humanitarian catastrophes in Southeast Asia. Selected papers will be compiled and published as an edited volume. \n  \nKey Themes \nPapers will address critical issues spanning the following themes: \n\nARSA : Unpack ARSA’s role in the crisis\nDevelopment: Evaluate economic growth’s role for values change\nElites: Dissect the elites’ conflicting interests\nFake News: Examine the role of misinformation in generating violence\nGeopolitics: Capture the external global and regional power dimensions\nHosts: Examine the role of Bangladesh and other destination countries\nHuman Trafficking: Identify illicit networks and their exploitative practices\nIdentity:  Sketch the competing ethnic and religious political positions\nPrejudice: Explain the inflexible attitudes against the Rohingyas\nRakhine Perspective: Articulate the majority-minority dimensions\nSGBV: Analyse the different sexual and gender based violence\n\n  \nProject Coordination \nAs part of this project\, a coordination meeting with selected authors is scheduled at Asia Centre\, Bangkok\, for 24 August 2018\, marking the one year anniversary of the attacks by ARSA in Rakhine State. The meeting shall take stock of the latest developments and finalize the selected papers. Authors will thereafter revise their papers\, which shall be submitted to the publisher on 1 October 2018. The event poster is available for download here. \n  \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded project. Hence\, each participant is requested to contribute US$ 300 net\, which will cover the costs of the meeting\, catering\, communication as well as editorial costs. Authors shall secure their own funds for travel\, daily subsistence and accommodation while in Bangkok.  \n  \nMake a payment for Conference Fee \n\n \n\n\n\nConference Fee\n\n\nRegular $300.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n \n\n*Please be aware that all conference fees are not refundable.\n**All costs regarding the transfer of the registration fee (Transfer fees) are to be covered by the applicant. \n*** Please note that\, in the event that confirmed participation is insufficient\, the conference may be postponed indefinitely. \n  \nSubmission Guidelines \nResearchers wishing to present papers are invited to submit an abstract in English of 300-350 words along with a short biographical paragraph of 100 words to contact@asiacentre.org Full papers should be 5000 words. \n  \nRegistration Form \nAll keynote speakers\, presenters and participants are required to complete the Conference Registration Form and submit at the time of abstract submission and/or application to participate. \n  \nImportant Dates \nAbstract Submission: 16 August 2018\nAbstract Acceptance: notification within three days of submission\nPayment of conference fees: upon acceptance of abstract\nFull paper submission: 16 August 2018\nPlease contact the Programme Coordinator at contact@asiacentre.org if you need an extension or are not able to produce a full paper in time for the conference \n  \nConference Partnership \nAsia Centre invites expressions of interests for partnerships to convene the The Rohingya Crisis: A Multidimensional Tragedy. Please email contact@asiacentre.org for more information. \n  \nConvener: Asia Centre \n128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building (17th Floor)\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi Bangkok 10400 Thailand. \n  \nContact: Matt Yutthaworakool\, Programme Coordinator \ncontact@asiacentre.org
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/the-rohingya-crisis-a-multidimensional-tragedy/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20180712T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20180713T180000
DTSTAMP:20200616T084558Z
CREATED:20180716T072123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T084558Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Business and Human Rights: Holding Governments Accountable in Asia
DESCRIPTION:With increasing attention to business and human rights\, this conference takes a critical look at the standards and practices on business and human rights in Asia. In particular it seeks to examine if this current interest in business and human rights conveniently ignores the civil and political violations by the State and its responsibility to guarantee human rights protection. This dimension is critical in the context of a region that seems giddy with numerous business and human rights initiatives undertaken by governments\, who themselves are human rights violators\, and human rights organisations and others that find it easy to engage with businesses rather than  \n \ngovernments. While many businesses have begun to speak to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights\, endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011\, the larger concern is whether the focus on business and human rights removes the spotlight from the State. Hence the conference seeks to examine these key questions: \n\nWhat are the human rights duties of business entities\, both domestically and when engaged in business activities abroad? \nIs the voluntary adoption of human rights standards through corporate social responsibility for branding purposes enough? \nIn a world where business organizations now rival the power of many states as actors in international relations\, should such entities have obligations under international human rights law? \nIs the increasing attention to business and human rights merely a facade for governments to gain protective cover or is there a genuine desire to regulate business entities from a rights perspective?\n\n  \nThemes \nThe key themes that will be examined are as follows: \n\nApplication of international standards on business and human rights in Asia\nCapacity of national and regional institutions to address  business and human rights concerns in Asia \n Challenges faced by business entities in meeting human rights standards\nRole civil society organisations in advocating for business and human rights issues in Asia \nOther related themes\n\n  \nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives: \n\nConvene members of academia\, civil society and businesses working on human rights in Asia\nExchange information and best practices for human rights standards in Asia\nDisseminate the findings through online and offline channels\nContribute to advocacy for the protection of human rights in Asia\n\n  \nConference Structure  \nThe conference will consist of thematic panels\, country-specific discussions and a final plenary session which will be open to civil society groups\, international organisations\, government officials and the academic community to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.\n\n \nConference Fee – Presenters\nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a fee of USD$250 that will be charged to all keynote\, paper and poster presenters. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, and conference communications. Students will be charged a flat fee of USD$180. \n\n \n\n\n\nConference Fee\n\n\nRegular $250.00 USDStudent $180.00 USD\n\n\n\n \n\n \n  \n  \nConference Fee – General Attendance \nInterested in attending the conference to engage with the research being presented\, participate in Q&A/panel discussions and network? A limited number of conference tickets are available for single day and two day attendance. Student rates are applicable to current\, full-time\, non-waged students. Please fill out the General Attendance Registration Form and make payment of conference fees at the links below. \nIf you will attend for only one day\, please email contact@asiacentre.co.th to specify which day of the conference you wish to attend. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nBHR Conference Fee (General Attendance)\n\n\nOne Day (Regular) $150.00 USDOne Day (Student) $100.00 USDTwo Days (Regular) $250.00 USDTwo Days (Student) $180.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe general attendance fee for two day includes attendance to the welcome dinner. Single day attendance rates do not include attendance to the welcome dinner. \n*Please be aware that all conference fees are not refundable.\n**All costs regarding the transfer of the registration fee (Transfer fees) are to be covered by the applicant. \n  \nSubmission Guidelines\nResearchers wishing to present papers are invited to submit an abstract in English of 300-350 words along with a short biographical paragraph of 100 words to contact@asiacentre.co.th Full papers should be 5000 words. \n  \nPoster Presentations \nLimited space is available for 4 to 5 poster presentations. Your presentation may be submitted in word / pdf format to the Asia Centre for consideration. A 60×80 cm poster will be printed and displayed during the conference. Full conference fees apply.  \n  \nOnline Participation \nWe welcome presentations and participation via Skype. Full conference fees apply. \n  \nRegistration Form \nAll keynote speakers\, paper and poster presenters and participants are required to complete the Conference Registration Form at the time of abstract submission and/or application to participate. \n  \nTarget Audience \nThe conference is open to participants from academic institutions\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. \n  \nDeadlines\nAbstract Submission: Accepting on a rolling basis\nAbstract Acceptance: notification within three days of submission\nPayment of conference fees: upon acceptance of abstract\nFull paper submission: latest 30 June 2018 (please contact the Events Coordinator at research@asiacentre.co.th if you need an extension or are not able to produce a full paper in time for the conference) \n\nProgramme Outline – Draft programme will be released 15 June\nDay 1 (12 July 2018): 9am to 5pm (Paper Presentations) \nDay 2 (13 July 2018): 9am to 5pm (Paper Presentations) \n  \nConference Partnership \nAsia Centre invites expressions of interests for partnerships to convene the 2018 International Conference on Business and Human Rights:  Holding Governments Accountable in Asia. More details here. \n  \nConvener: Asia Centre \n128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building (17th Floor)\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi Bangkok 10400 Thailand. \n  \nContact: Elise Schuster\, Events Coordinator \ncontact@asiacentre.co.th \nConference Poster available for download here.
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SUMMARY:Asia Centre's 3rd Anniversary - Nite for Rights
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nOn 22 June 2018\, Asia Centre will celebrate its third anniversary\, dubbed Nite for Rights. We warmly invite you to join our event to celebrate advocacy and activism in the region! \nProgram:\n1. Book Launch: Asia Centre’s new publication The Universal Periodic Review of Southeast Asia: Civil Society Perspectives\n2. Malaysia Election roundtable\n3. Announcement of Asia Centre Malaysia branch\n4. Cultural performance \nThe evening will be an opportunity for friends and supporters of the Centre to meet and network\, discuss human rights developments in the region and learn more about Asia Centre’s plans for the coming year. \nWe invite activists\, members of civil society and international organisations as well as academia\, researchers\, writers and students interested in human rights in in the region. \nEntry is by donation of 150 baht\, and light refreshments and beverages will be served. \nYou are welcome to RSVP by 8 June 2018 by completing the registration form. Alternatively\, email contact@asiacentre.co.th to RSVP and inform the organisers of any dietary restrictions. \nFind us at: Level 17\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, which is conveniently accessible from Phayathai BTS stop (Exit 1). \nWe look forward to seeing you at Nite for Rights! \nCheck out the photos from Nite for Rights 2017 HERE
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/asia-centres-3rd-anniversary-nite-for-rights/
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SUMMARY:Innovative Research on Display at Asia Centre's 3rd IFC
DESCRIPTION:Four speakers came forward to share their research interests in their respective fields at AsiaCentre’s third International Faculty Club (IFC) Night. They spoke on a variety of topics\, including niche areas such as on representations of Tibetan Buddhism in contemporary China\, women’s entrepreneurship and digital technologies and linguistics. \n  \nJingyu (Forrest) Huang\, introduced his study on a three-dimensional Buddhist Mandala in Pule Temple\, in Chengde\, China\, and the understandings of these works in contemporary China. He shared his keen interest in the art history of Tibetan Buddhism.  He is a Master’s student at the College of Religious Studies of Mahidol University. \n  \nGender\, migration and entrepreneurship was discussed by Puja Singh who is\npursuing a doctorate focusing on this theme. She highlighted the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and enterprise performance with women’s empowerment as mediator. Her ideas solicited much discussion and interest in the models that she is developing. \n  \nResearch into linguistics for second language learners using digital technologies is Willard Van De Bogart’s area of expertise. He is a lecture and researcher at Bangkok University and offered his insights into this cutting edge research field. \n  \nYouth engagement and empowerment also featured in the evening’s discussions as Hamsa Mohamed\, a student at Stamford International University\, introduced his work with and the role of AISEC in generating future leaders with innovative solutions to world challenges. \n  \n \nThe evening saw new faces joining the IFC community of academics\, researchers and students. Held on 23 November at Asia Centre\, IFC attracted over 20 participants for the line up of speakers. \n  \n  \nAsia Centre will continue to engage with the community through the IFC in 2018 and to seek new\, innovative research and projects being undertaken in Bangkok and beyond. \n  \nMeeting Spaces
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SUMMARY:Conference Report - International Conference on National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia: Challenges of Protection
DESCRIPTION:An effective national human rights institution(NHRI) requires a creative\, purposive interpretation of the mandate\, and a proactive approach to implementation\, this was one of the key takeaways from Asia Centre’s International Conference on National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia: Challenges of Protection held on 13 and 14 July at the Centre’s premises in Bangkok\, Thailand. The conference brought a diverse group of participants including representatives from United Nations\, NHRIs and civil society for critical discourse into the effectiveness of the regions NHRIs. The conference also featured the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons\, Ms. Cecilia Jimenez-Damary who will be presenting a report to the UN on NHRIs and displacement. \n  \n \n  \nAs independent\, state-funded bodies with broad\, internationally-endorsed mandates to protect and promote human rights\, NHRIs serve as a vital bridge between the government and civil society\, and play a distinct role in ensuring the effective implementation of international human rights standards at the national level.  However\, as conference discussions revealed the regions NHRIs are inundated with implementation challenges\, ranging from opaque appointment processes to funding shortfalls to the lack of political will to investigate abuses. In Southeast Asia\, NHRIs find themselves established in transitional or repressive regimes\, posing unique obstacles to their promulgation of mandate.  \n  \nOften\, the effectiveness of the NHRI comes down to the initiative of the leadership and \nmembership. As highlighted in several conference presentations\, this initiative can be manifested in several ways\, including making more regular\, coordinated use of social media\, increasing engagement with civil society\, and developing greater sensitivity to issues of mental health\, climate change\, internal displacement\, indigenous peoples\, sexual orientation and gender identity\, interreligious tension\, and armed conflict. There are also opportunities to be explored on the regional level that will become increasingly relevant as some of the recently-established NHRIs mature\, and as debates over the role of NHRIs continue to take place. \n  \nAsia Centre Conferences: Designed for Discourse \nProf. Dr. Myint Kyi\, Commissioner from Myanmar National Human Rights Commission sharing updates on the MNHRC’s work.\nThe boutique conference assembled over 44 participants from across the ASEAN\, New Zealand\, Nepal\, India\, the U.S. and the U.K. Two of the six Southeast Asian NHRIs—the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) and Indonesia National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)—were in attendance along with representatives from the New Zealand National Human Rights Commission.. \n  \n  \n\nPanels were grouped thematically with presentation of research followed by questions and answers\, feedback and discussion. The role of NHRIs was explored in different contexts\, including in its relationship with civil society and regional human rights mechanisms\, in achieving transboundary justice\, and in various political and social environments. Country-specific discussions were held on Indonesia\, Timor-Leste\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, Myanmar\, Thailand\, Nepal\, and the Philippines.  \n  \nDay One: \nThe first day focused on the mandate and broad principles underlying NHRIs\, as well as the limitations and opportunities that they afford to NHRIs. Participants discussed the central question: to what extent are NHRIs limited by their mandate\, and to what extent by other factors? \nIn opening the conference\, Cecilia Jimenez-Damary\, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons\, highlighted the distinct advantage of NHRIs over academics and civil society in human rights protection\, noting that they have a stamp of legitimacy in both the national and international context. Asia Centre Director Robin Ramcharan emphasized that while the mandates for NHRIs are generally broad\, NHRIs will be ineffective unless they implement their mandate “creatively\, purposefully\, and proactively.” \nThe major takeaway here was that NHRIs\, despite their limitations\, can do more in terms of improving their advocacy and follow-up (such as by making better use of digital media) and that it is largely up to them to set higher standards. Participants brought up examples of best practises from around the world\, including Kenya and New Zealand. \n  \nThe role of other stakeholders in the protection of human rights was also discussed. Participants explored the potential of regional mechanisms like ASEAN and its Intergovernmental Human Rights Commission (AICHR) in helping to strengthen NHRIs\, as well as the role of corporations in protecting communities near resource extraction sites. Participants also debated the best approach for various sectors of civil society to take in interacting with NHRIs on human rights issues–how best to present criticism in a constructive manner? Overall\, the need for greater\, systematic coordination between different stakeholders and NHRIs was apparent. \n  \nDay Two: \nThe second day honed in on the political and social contexts that constrain and inform the work of NHRIs. Participants highlighted the need for NHRIs to develop greater sensitivity towards the rights of marginalized peoples\, including the LGBT communities in Thailand and Malaysia\, religious minorities and the mentally disabled in Indonesia\, drug-affected populations in the Philippines\, Filipino migrant workers in Japan\, as well as internally displaced persons throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Through country-specific discussions on Timor-Leste\, Singapore\, and the Philippines\, participants asked more fundamental questions about the future of NHRIs: Why would a state undergoing political crisis\, or one that avowedly rejects human rights values\, establish and promulgate an NHRI? Why would any state be incentivized to establish such an institution? Are NHRIs necessary in all states? Some of the questions challenged the very founding principles of NHRIs: Is independence necessary to an effective NHRI? To what extent should NHRIs take into account local laws? \n  \nThe questions opened up the floor to discuss alternative pathways for rights protection. Participants explored the role of domestically-mandated investigative bodies\, as well as the importance of participatory research in human rights investigation. Alternative conceptions of the role of NHRIs were also discussed. Michael White from the New Zealand Human Rights Commission and Dr. Khoo Ying Hooi\, senior lecturer at the University of Malaya and co-convenor the conference\, emphasized that full independence for an NHRI is unlikely given their essential status as state apparatuses. Going further\, they argued that independence is not key to an NHRI’s effectiveness\, and that the initiative and expertise of the commissioners mattered more than–and can compensate for–the lack of independence.  \n  \nMoving Forward—Opportunities and Challenges for NHRIs in Southeast Asia \nOverall\, Asia Centre’s second conference was successful in creating a platform for participatory discourse among a diverse set of stakeholders crucial to effective NHRIs. It provided participants the opportunity to identify patterns of engagement with NHRIs\, discuss the different academic narratives surrounding them\, as well as share best practices. Presentations from the conference will be compiled into an edited volume to published by Palgrave Macmillan in the second quarter of 2018.  \n\nThe conference was held in partnership with the Lutheran World Federation\, the International Studies (ASEAN-China Program) Faculty of Liberal Arts\, Thammasat University and the Lawyers Alliance for Human Rights Asia. It was supported by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. \n\nThe call for partnerships for Asia Centre’s 2018 conference on Human Rights Protection in Southeast Asia: Regional Processes and Mechanisms is now open. \n  \nConference report prepared by Ms Bochen Han\, Duke University.
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SUMMARY:Asia Centre Launches International Faculty Club
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nOn 12 May 2017\, Asia Centre launched the International Faculty Club (IFC) with some 40 academics\, researchers and graduate students in attendance. \n  \nThe event filled a gap in the Bangkok social landscape that brought together people across different tertiary institutions allowing those from diverse academic disciplines to dialogue\, share innovative ideas and forge friendships in a convivial setting. \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nThe evening turned out to be an engrossing academic networking event as the inaugural gathering saw a series of speakers taking to the floor to share their ongoing research and interests. \n  \nThese included: \n\nEvgeniia Sidorova\, Thammasat University\, who made a visual presentation about urban space and the importance of incorporating the human element in design.\nMike Raomanachai\, Voice TV\, who spoke about press freedom and hands-on opportunities in New.Next.Now Media Conference on May 19-21 in Hong Kong.\nJennie Williams\, a human rights researcher and legal consultant\, discussed the issue of consent and its implication on sex worker’s rights and women’s rights.\n\n  \nThose present had plenty of questions and comments for the presentations\, this was followed by an impromptu open mic session that saw several more speakers sharing their views. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe next IFC gathering is on 4 August 2017 at 6pm at the Asia Centre and it welcomes participants and speakers. \n  \nFor those interested\, the format of the event is very simple\, you just need to prepare a short presentation and appear on the stated date at the Asia Centre’s premises to speak\, meet and greet. \n  \nDo not miss out – book your spot!  Sign up for the next event here or email contact@asiacentre.co.th.  Do tell your friends and colleagues about it. We look forward to seeing you at the next IFC! \n\n 
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/asia-centre-launches-international-faculty-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20170118T150000
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SUMMARY:Benedict Anderson  1st Anniversary Memorial Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Nationalism\, Citizenship and Statelessness: Current Issues and Developments in Asia\n \nOn 18 January 2017\, Asia Centre will be convening the Benedict Anderson 1st Anniversary Memorial Roundtable to discuss contemporary issues surrounding nationalism\, citizenship and statelessness across Asia. Nationalism remains a powerful force in current times as it fuels growth from the 54 states of UN in 1945 to 193 members to date.  In the wake of Brexit and the Trump victory\, it is driving energies in Scotland\, Catalonia and elsewhere. As a result\, states are seeking to keep strong control over citizenship and immigration while enacting laws to render political opponents and vulnerable people stateless in the name of security. This Roundtable seeks to reflect on and discuss these issues in the context of contemporary developments in Asia such as the Chakmas in India\, Uyghurs in China\, Rohingyas in Myanmar\, Hmong in Laos and others. This event follows our inaugural memorial Debating Imagined Communities: A Tribute to Benedict Anderson held on 30 January 2016 at the Asia Centre. The Roundtable is organised to celebrate the memory\, life and work of Professor Benedict Anderson a well known academic who engaged in these issues. \nThis event is free. \n \nPlease do share this event within your networks. 
URL:https://wp.asiacentre.org/event/benedict-anderson-1st-anniversary-memorial-roundtable-test/
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