Duong Bich Huyen (Aya), Regional Executive Body, ASEAN Youth Forum – Vietnam From July 20 to 27, 2025, I had the opportunity to accompany one of my mentees to join the Asian Girls in Action Read more…
On July 18, 2025, the ASEAN Youth Forum hosted the Green Youth Hub Activation workshop in Jakarta. The event successfully brought together 24 young participants from diverse organizations to establish a youth network dedicated to Read more…
Wahyu Anggraini Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo, Indonesia, sits right on the equator and is known for its rich rivers, dense rainforests, and diverse wildlife. This city, a Read more…
Muhammad Rhaka Katresna, Regional Executive Body, ASEAN Youth Forum The “Digital Dharma: Pathways for Changemakers” event was a three-day program from August 25-27, 2025, but due to my participation in the ASEAN – India Youth Read more…
By 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 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 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 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% 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 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Youth 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 Read more…