AYF Secretariat

[Joint Statement] Drop charges against women human rights defender Pimsiri Petchnamrob, end abuse of judicial processes against peaceful protestors

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…

By AYF Secretariat, ago

Uncoference: Polarization and Its Discontent in the Global South

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…

By AYF Secretariat, ago

ASEAN YOUTH FORUM’S PARTICIPATION IN ASEAN ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS DEVELOPMENT

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 the key to environmental rights, which is increasingly being recognized and integrated into the human Read more…

By AYF Secretariat, ago