Open Discussion: Real Responses in Crisis One of the key features of the event was the open discussion format, which allowed all participants to freely share their opinions. Everyone, from different backgrounds, was given an equal opportunity to contribute. This...
Read moreYouth Participation in Foreign Policy: A Voice That Matters Now “Finland believes that youth is not only the future, but also the present.” This message rang loud and clear at the Diplomatic Briefing on Youth Participation in Foreign Policy, hosted...
Read moreBackground About the environmental rights Human rights and their connection to environmental protection are getting more attention, pushing environmental rights as the fundamental aspect of human rights. The right to a healthy environment emerges as the key to environmental rights,...
Read moreBy M Rhaka Katresna, Regional Executive Body of ASEAN Youth Forum This writing is derived from the materials and discussions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) training organized by the CREA team in May. Attending Read more…
Since 2024, the border between Thailand and Cambodia has been tense, and in 2025 the conflict continued. Clashes have caused deaths, including children, and hate-filled stories spread online. We spoke with young activists, including youth network of the ASEAN Youth Read more…
Greetings, fellow youth leaders and advocates!My name is Muhammad Rhaka Katresna, and I am a member of the Regional Executive Body of the ASEAN Youth Forum. I had the honor of representing Indonesia as a delegate at the 5th ASEAN Read more…
The Philippines recently concluded its midterm elections last May 12, and it is gratifying to witness how the youth sector played a vital role in the national event. According to GMA Integrated News Research, 28.79% of voters belong to Generation Read more…
GENEVA, Switzerland (18 June 2025) – We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are deeply concerned over the ongoing abuse of judicial processes against Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri Petchnamrob. From 4 to 6 June 2025, court hearings against Pimsiri Read more…
Polarization is a complex phenomenon that increasingly emerges across various dimensions of life—social, political, economic, cultural, and religious.Although often mentioned in public discourse, the concept of “polarization” itself remains vague and widely debated. Polarization exists in various forms and degrees Read more…
In 2023, the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) empowered Southeast Asian youth to amplify their voices on key issues, focusing on the Myanmar conflict and youth welfare. Through advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and providing a safe space for youth to connect, the Read more…