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…
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 Read more…
Background 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 Read more…
Since 2022, the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) Secretariat has focused on youth welfare across Southeast Asia, particularly in response to the impact of neoliberalism on access to essential services. Our recent report, “Awakening the ASEAN Read more…
Mental Health Among Youth in Timor-Leste The ASEAN Youth Forum is dedicated to tackling important issues faced by young people across Southeast Asia. In 2023, the AYF Secretariat conducted research to understand how youth view Read more…
AYF Launches ASEAN Green Youth Hub Initiative in Indonesia Since July 2024, AYF’s CODP (Community Outreach & Development Program) Division has been reaching out to and engaging with youth across Indonesia to identify potential candidates Read more…
The Mini Fund for Youth program is ASEAN Youth Forum’s annual program under the CODP (Community Outreach & Development Program) Division. It is designed to provide seed grants and capacity building support to AYF youth Read more…
This time, the A.Y.F. Secretariat and the P.A.D. The project came together to conduct a vital group discussion on the rights to health among youth, with a primary focus on sexual and reproductive health and Read more…
The School of Advocacy for Youth on Human Rights in Southeast Asia (SAY-HR-SEA) program, launched by the ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) in 2021, has significantly empowered young advocates across the region.