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 Project and AGC Power Camp in Taiwan, a girls-focused one-week training program, creating a cross-culture 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 promoting a just and inclusive green transition in Indonesia. The workshop established shared values for 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 hub of trade and culture, has historically thrived alongside the surrounding forests that supplied food, 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 Summit, I could only attend on August 25-26. The program explored how digital tools, including 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 CREA team in May. Attending these sessions was a pivotal, indeed, a deeply affecting experience 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 Forum (AYF), to learn how they see the situation and 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 – India Youth Summit, which took place from August 27th 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 Z – those who were born between 1997 and 2007 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 were held before the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court where she faces 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 around the world—from mild to deeply rooted, and potentially leading Read more…