Gwangju, South Korea, 18 May 2025 – AJAR Indonesia Program Deputy Manager, Emmanuella Kania Mamonto, joined as a panelist in the thematic session “Learning from the Past, Moving Forward,” at the Gwangju Democracy Forum (GDF) in South Korea, which commenced from 14 to 18 May 2025. The session, proudly co-organized by GDF and AJAR, was […]
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 26 November 2024 – International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan visited the AJAR’s Learning Centre in Kutupalong camp – a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar – and had in-depth conversations with the Rohingya women. This visit was part of the ICC’s ongoing investigation into alleged crimes committed against the Rohingya people […]
Bangkok, Thailand — The “Cartooning The ASEAN Way of Non-Interference & Consensus Principle” exhibition, held at the Bangkok Art and Cultural Center from October 22 to November 3, 2024, kicked off with reflection on ASEAN’s long standing principles and their impact on governance, human rights, and political stability across Southeast Asia. Hosted by SEA Junction […]
Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) and civil society organisations from South-East Asia gathered at Escola Secundaria Técnica Vocacional-Grupo de Tecnologia e Indústria (ESTV-GTI) Becora, Timor Leste, from 19-21 September 2024 for the annual ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN People’s Forum. The event, themed “Toward A People-Led Democracy and Sovereignty in Southeast Asia,” brought together a diverse […]
Reconciliation agreements and grand ceremonies between warlords have not sealed the peace, as too many have found in post-conflict societies. Victims and affected societies are more often left to themselves to figure out how to overcome remaining tensions. AJAR and its partners in the Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Aceh in Indonesia and Thailand, have engaged […]
After 26 years of the Reform Era, Indonesia’s democracy and culture of accountability have witnessed a troubling decline in civil rights and persistent impunity. Numerous serious human rights violations remain unacknowledged, and effective remedies to address these issues are lacking. Despite these obstacles, civil society efforts persist in establishing a culture focused on peace and […]
“When I looked up, I could only see the sky wherever I looked, and when I looked down, it was water as far as my eyes could see. There were no signs of land around us and I started fearing for the worst. I felt isolated from the rest of the world, without anyone to […]
Bangkok, Thailand, 25 June 2024 — Myanmar has a long and oppressive history of harrowing refugee crises and multiple human rights violations against refugees. February 1st of this year, 2024, marks the third commemoration of the military coup in the country. Ever since the coup, new waves of migration have flowed into neighbouring countries, with […]
Read More… from Myanmar: Examining Myanmar’s Refugee Situation and ASEAN’s Response
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 13 June 2024 – Amidst the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, triggered by the military coup in 2021, millions have been forced to flee their homes, seeking safety within the country and across its borders. This dire situation deserves greater attention, and in the lead-up to #WorldRefugeeDay on 20 June 2024, Asia Justice […]