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…
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…
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.
We are delighted to present this 2022 Annual Report, highlighting our achievements over the past year. Through our collective efforts, we strive to create a more inclusive region for all, particularly marginalized youth communities.
As we navigate the complexities of our times, let this ASEAN Youth Forum Annual report stand as a testament to the enduring power of youth activism and the pivotal role of solidarity in our collective journey toward a more just and inclusive region.
On November 12th, 2023, AYF hosted its seventh Youth: Open Space and presented Kyn Mallorca from The Philippines, usually, called “Kyn” or “Goddess”. In the open space, our Goddess, Kyn, shares her trans and kweer leadership, without leaving the importance of herstory and history of the LGBTQIA+ leadership movement. Trans Read more…
On October 29th, 2023, AYF hosted its seventh Youth: Open Space and presented our two networks that shared their experiences regarding fundraising for activism. They are Kieran Li Nair from Malaysia and Vu Duc Huy from Vietnam. Both of our networks have come from different backgrounds, Kieran Li Nair has Read more…
On September 23th, 2023, AYF hosted its sixth Youth: Open Space and presented our two networks that shared their experiences regarding decent work. They are Noor Hanisah from Singapore and Rastra Yasland from Indonesia. Both of our networks have come from different backgrounds, Noor Hanisah has a background as Advocacy Read more…
On August 20th, 2023, AYF hosted its fifth Youth: Open Space and presented our two networks that triggered the discussion by sharing their experiences regarding mental health. They are Chu from Myanmar and Rhaka from Indonesia. Both of our networks have come from different backgrounds, Chu has a background as Read more…
Elections are a fundamental element of democratic governance. They provide citizens with the opportunity to elect their leaders and hold them accountable for their actions. However, when the electoral process is manipulated, rigged, or controlled by a single entity, it can lead to the emergence of sham elections. Sham elections Read more…