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(3091, 5, '2016-11-17 09:08:01', '2016-11-17 09:08:01', '<p style="text-align: justify;">Asia Centre’s Media &amp; Communications Workshop  is designed to give students an introduction to<img class="wp-image-3086 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Professional-skills.png" alt="professional-skills" width="363" height="205" /> the Asian media landscape and the opportunity to undertake a project that allows for innovation and practical application of their knowledge and skills. Students will be mentored in conceptualising and carrying out their media projects by the Asia Centre. In particular students will be acquainted with how media policy and practices in Asia  are affected by socio-economic factors, cultural context, style of governance and technology. As part of the internship students will be expected to engage in practical media tasks to develop their professional skills including writing, reporting, incorporating digital media elements and disseminating information to media outlets.</p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Course Objectives</b>\n<ul>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide students with an appreciation of the Asian media landscape</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review case studies to develop a contextual appreciation of key laws, governance frameworks, socio-economic and cultural contexts that impact media policy and practices.</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop students critical thinking, research and interviewing skills.</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Equip students with skills to execute and present a multimedia report incorporating written, digital and social media elements.</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enable student to hone and apply their professional skills through practical assignments.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<img class="alignright wp-image-3088" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/15146880_10157669480405307_331213641_o-600x450.jpg" alt="15146880_10157669480405307_331213641_o" width="311" height="233" /> <img class="wp-image-3089 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o-600x444.jpg" alt="14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o" width="318" height="235" /> <img class="wp-image-3090 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14352502_1286411821378043_4165059938118413393_o-600x336.jpg" alt="14352502_1286411821378043_4165059938118413393_o" width="446" height="250" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Learning Outcomes</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">At the end of this course students will be able to:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understand key developments and issues facing the Asian media landscape</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understand media policy and practices in their historical, socio-cultural, economic and political contexts in selected countries</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Think critically and attain competency in conducting research and interviews</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Acquire practical experience in executing and presenting a multimedia research project.</span></li>\n 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Improve media related professional skills and competencies</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Programme Structure</b></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This workshop will be be structured to include learning  and practical components. Students will attend and participate in a mixture of activities for experiential learning. The practical component will take the form of producing multimedia report on a project topic of their choice. This will be complemented by visits to media companies, opportunities to interact and network with leading journalists and foreign correspondents, freedom of expression advocates, as well as students and instructors in media and communications programmes in selected Bangkok based universities.</span></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3094 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Programme-Week-1--600x251.jpg" alt="programme-week-1" width="600" height="251" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-3095 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Programme-Week-2-600x245.jpg" alt="programme-week-2" width="600" height="245" /></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Workshop Fees - </strong>USD$450</p>\nThe course fees cover instruction &amp; materials. 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(3097, 5, '2016-11-25 06:41:22', '2016-11-25 06:41:22', '<h2><b>Nationalism, Citizenship and Statelessness: </b><b>Current Issues and Developments in Asia</b></h2>\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-3098 size-medium" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FB-Poster-e1480055488282-600x370.jpg" alt="fb-poster" width="600" height="370" />\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">On 18 January 2017, Asia Centre will be convening the </span><b>Benedict Anderson 1st Anniversary Memorial Roundtable </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">to discuss contemporary issues surrounding nationalism, citizenship and statelessness across Asia. Nationalism remains a powerful force in current times as it fuels growth from the 54 states of UN in 1945 to 193 members to date.  In the wake of Brexit and the Trump victory, it is driving energies in Scotland, Catalonia and elsewhere. As a result, states are seeking to keep strong control over citizenship and immigration while enacting laws to render political opponents and vulnerable people stateless in the name of security. This Roundtable seeks to reflect on and discuss these issues in the context of contemporary developments in Asia such as the Chakmas in India, Uyghurs in China, Rohingyas in Myanmar, Hmong in Laos and others. This event follows our inaugural memorial Debating Imagined Communities: A Tribute to Benedict Anderson held on 30 January 2016 at the Asia Centre. The Roundtable is organised to celebrate the memory, life and work of Professor Benedict Anderson a well known academic who engaged in these issues.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">This event is free.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYIN2vKrpsUw2nEjzazXp83fNeVQv9-3kkCLLPB4NADgHxGQ/viewform" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3066" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-03-at-16.26.44-600x218.png" alt="screen-shot-2016-11-03-at-16-26-44" width="199" height="72" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Please do share this event within your networks. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1598500940456726/" target="_blank"><img class="wp-image-3068 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-03-at-16.46.31-600x140.png" alt="screen-shot-2016-11-03-at-16-46-31" width="184" height="43" /></a></p>', 'Benedict Anderson  1st Anniversary Memorial Roundtable', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'benedict-anderson-1st-anniversary-memorial-roundtable', '', '', '2016-12-28 16:06:25', '2016-12-28 09:06:25', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?post_type=event&#038;p=3097', 0, 'event', '', 0),
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(3099, 5, '2016-11-25 07:36:17', '2016-11-25 07:36:17', '<h2><b>Nationalism, Citizenship and Statelessness: </b><b>Current Issues and Developments in Asia</b></h2>\r\n<img class="aligncenter wp-image-3098 size-medium" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FB-Poster-e1480055488282-600x370.jpg" alt="fb-poster" width="600" height="370" />\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">On 18 January 2017, Asia Centre will be convening the </span><b>Benedict Anderson 1st Anniversary Memorial Roundtable </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">to discuss contemporary issues surrounding nationalism, citizenship and statelessness across Asia. Nationalism remains a powerful force in current times as it fuels growth from the 54 states of UN in 1945 to 193 members to date.  In the wake of Brexit and the Trump victory, it is driving energies in Scotland, Catalonia and elsewhere. As a result, states are seeking to keep strong control over citizenship and immigration while enacting laws to render political opponents and vulnerable people stateless in the name of security. This Roundtable seeks to reflect on and discuss these issues in the context of contemporary developments in Asia such as the Chakmas in India, Uyghurs in China, Rohingyas in Myanmar, Hmong in Laos and others. This event follows our inaugural memorial Debating Imagined Communities: A Tribute to Benedict Anderson held on 30 January 2016 at the Asia Centre. The Roundtable is organised to celebrate the memory, life and work of Professor Benedict Anderson a well known academic who engaged in these issues.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">This event is free.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYIN2vKrpsUw2nEjzazXp83fNeVQv9-3kkCLLPB4NADgHxGQ/viewform" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3066" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-03-at-16.26.44-600x218.png" alt="screen-shot-2016-11-03-at-16-26-44" width="229" height="83" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Please do share this event within your networks. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1598500940456726/" target="_blank"><img class="wp-image-3068 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-03-at-16.46.31-600x140.png" alt="screen-shot-2016-11-03-at-16-46-31" width="184" height="43" /></a></p>', 'Benedict Anderson  1st Anniversary Memorial Roundtable', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3097-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-11-25 07:36:17', '2016-11-25 07:36:17', '', 3097, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3097-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3107, 3, '2016-11-29 04:01:26', '2016-11-29 04:01:26', '<strong>Silvia Waldbach</strong>\n\n<img class=" wp-image-3106 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/silvia1-600x331.jpg" alt="silvia1" width="261" height="144" />Silvia Waldbach is doing a research internship at Asia Centre from September to December 2016. The focus of her research is on national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia and their engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process. She is in the last year of a bachelors degree in International Cultural and Business Studies, with focus on Southeast Asia, at the University of Passau, Germany.\n\nShe decided to do an internship at Asia Centre because she wants to deepen her knowledge of contemporary Southeast Asian issues and improve her research, writing and organizing skills. She also enjoys working in an international work environment with various kinds of stakeholders from international and local civil society, to academia and the private sector. In her free time, Silvia likes spending time in nature, going to concerts, travelling and cooking.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Anna Jeffries</strong>\n\n<strong><img class="wp-image-3108 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Anna-600x339.jpg" alt="anna" width="265" height="150" /></strong>\n\nAnna Jeffries is here at Asia Centre from July through September 2016 for a research internship\non human rights.  Her focus is the role and impact of Southeast Asian civil society and the Universal Periodic Review.  Anna is completing her degree in Global Studies: Global Security at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is also pursuing studies in Japanese and Korean.  She chose her internship with Asia Centre to allow her to gain a wide range of skills including event management, budgeting, fundraising, research, and leadership skills. When not researching and studying Anna enjoys trying new foods, reading a good book, and watching movies.\n\nAnna was connected with Asia Centre by our partner organisation, <a href="http://aipglobal.co" target="_blank">AIPGlobal</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;', 'Interns', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2686-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-11-29 04:01:26', '2016-11-29 04:01:26', '', 2686, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2686-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3109, 3, '2016-11-29 04:01:27', '2016-11-29 04:01:27', '<strong>Silvia Waldbach</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=" wp-image-3106 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/silvia1-600x331.jpg" alt="silvia1" width="261" height="144" />Silvia Waldbach is doing a research internship at Asia Centre from September to December 2016. The focus of her research is on national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia and their engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process. She is in the last year of a bachelors degree in International Cultural and Business Studies, with focus on Southeast Asia, at the University of Passau, Germany.\r\n\r\nShe decided to do an internship at Asia Centre because she wants to deepen her knowledge of contemporary Southeast Asian issues and improve her research, writing and organizing skills. She also enjoys working in an international work environment with various kinds of stakeholders from international and local civil society, to academia and the private sector. In her free time, Silvia likes spending time in nature, going to concerts, travelling and cooking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Anna Jeffries</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img class="wp-image-3108 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Anna-600x339.jpg" alt="anna" width="265" height="150" /></strong>\r\n\r\nAnna Jeffries is here at Asia Centre from July through September 2016 for a research internship\r\non human rights.  Her focus is the role and impact of Southeast Asian civil society and the Universal Periodic Review.  Anna is completing her degree in Global Studies: Global Security at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is also pursuing studies in Japanese and Korean.  She chose her internship with Asia Centre to allow her to gain a wide range of skills including event management, budgeting, fundraising, research, and leadership skills. When not researching and studying Anna enjoys trying new foods, reading a good book, and watching movies.\r\n\r\nAnna was connected with Asia Centre by our partner organisation, <a href="http://aipglobal.co" target="_blank">AIPGlobal</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Interns', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2686-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-11-29 04:01:27', '2016-11-29 04:01:27', '', 2686, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2686-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3117, 8, '2016-11-30 07:31:56', '2016-11-30 07:31:56', '<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">"Asia Centre is a social enterprise that serves as an independent think tank and networking hub for academics and civil society in the region. Asia Centre connects peoples and regions through collaborative partnership with educational institutions, international organisations, non-profit organisations and other institutions in the private and public sector. </span>Asia Centre harnesses its strategic location and strong international networks to co-convene activities to address contemporary issues in region. It provides meeting facilities and services for academic and professional development, communications and outreach, research and publications, and development and technical assistance."</p>\n&nbsp;\n\nAsia Centre is a social enterprise that serves as an independent networking hub for academic and civil society in the region. It provides meeting facilities and services for academic and professional <img class="wp-image-2222 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Asia-Centre-Conference-1.jpeg" alt="Asia Centre Conference (1)" width="335" height="251" />development, communications and outreach, research and publications, and development and technical assistance.\n\nAsia Centre connects peoples and regions through collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, international organizations, non-profit organizations and other institution in the private and public sector.\n\nAsia Centre harnesses its strategic location and strong international networks to co-convene activities to address contemporary issues in the region.', 'Asia Centre', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '18-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-11-30 07:31:56', '2016-11-30 07:31:56', '', 18, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/18-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3122, 5, '2016-12-07 02:43:20', '2016-12-07 02:43:20', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\nSpark Sessions: An Alternative Networking Event <img class="alignright wp-image-3126" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15181264_1350490221636869_5106384943070841109_n-600x400.jpg" alt="15181264_1350490221636869_5106384943070841109_n" width="390" height="260" />proved to be Asia Centre’s most popular event to date with over 70 participants taking part. This is the Centre’s new platform for connecting and exploring collaboration among civil society. Held on evening of 25 November at Asia Centre’s premises, the event also provided youth participants with the opportunity to talk with representatives from NGOs and civil society about volunteer and internship opportunities. It was also an opportunity to learn about the key projects that these organisations have lined up for 2017. </span></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3128" align="alignleft" width="319"]<img class="wp-image-3128" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15196018_1351322344886990_3955904930894907268_o-600x400.jpg" alt="15196018_1351322344886990_3955904930894907268_o" width="319" height="212" /> Students visiting organisation booths and interacting with representatives.[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spark Sessions provided a much needed civic space for members of the Bangkok community to converse, connect and engage with organizations such as  ALTSEAN-Burma, UNESCO Bangkok, Amnesty International Regional Office, Forum-Asia, IOM-X, The Thai Committee for Refugees Foundation and Boat People SOS. </span></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignright" width="310"]<img class="wp-image-3125" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15168807_1351353578217200_4300539616157149004_o-600x400.jpg" alt="15168807_1351353578217200_4300539616157149004_o" width="310" height="206" /> Forum Asia sharing their projects for 2017.[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The programme was designed to to create relaxed atmosphere to let ideas flow, and for people to mix and talk easily. The main activities consisted of information sharing and networking through each organization’s stands which displayed brochures, movies, books and campaigns along with information on areas for youth involvement and collaboration.</span></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3127" align="alignleft" width="359"]<img class="wp-image-3127" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15181600_1350490241636867_8475522455204204596_n-600x400.jpg" alt="15181600_1350490241636867_8475522455204204596_n" width="359" height="239" /> Winners of the Best Photo Contest![/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In keeping with the inclusive and celebratory tone of the event, Asia Centre created a photo corner where participants got creative with props and signs in the hopes of winning the best photo of the night award.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Spark Sessions is a new format of event for Asia Centre, on that is centred on interactive exchange, community building and youth involvement. From the buzz in the air and eagerness to embark on the next step of engagement through volunteering, internships and collaborative ventures, Spark Sessions is set to become a regular feature on the Asia Centre calendar.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stay tuned for the next instalment!</span></p>', 'Spark Sessions #1', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spark-sessions-1', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:23:48', '2016-12-23 10:23:48', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=3122', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3151, 5, '2016-12-07 03:09:32', '2016-12-07 03:09:32', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-3149 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o-600x392.jpg" alt="14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o" width="412" height="269" />From October 14 to 17 2016, Asia Centre in partnership with International Forum for Inter-Media Art and Brack organised a cross-sector collaboration workshop. Conceptualised by Asia Centre Associate and iFima founder Dr Jay Koh, the 4 day conference cum workshop; explored how to stir civic consciousness and foster open social structures through public participation and engagement.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The opening session on the 14th of October featured a discussion on Engaged Listening Across Fields of Practice with Dr Patama Satawedin (Som), Director of the Master of Communication Arts Programme at Bangkok University and Dr Jeremiah F. Morris, lecturer in Media and Communications at Mahidol University International College. Participants were very much engaged in the discussions which continued on at the welcome dinner later that evening.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">\r\n<img class="alignright  wp-image-3148" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o" width="331" height="248" />The following two days of the conference proper featured panel discussions designed to facilitate critical engagement. Presenters gave short presentations on their research and projects, this was followed by feedback and input from respondents before the discussion was open to the floor for further input. Each panel explored a different aspect of artistic engagement, praxis and research, covering the following areas:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Engaging “Others”<img class="alignright  wp-image-3147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o" width="330" height="248" />\r\nContemporising Art History with Current Practices</li>\r\n 	<li>Innovation, Education &amp; Sustainability: Citizen Science, Arts Management and Social Entrepreneurship</li>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Participation &amp; Collaboration</li>\r\n 	<li>Artistic Research: To Ground a Constructive &amp; Progressive Praxis</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts &amp; Health: Clients, Victims &amp; Participants</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3145 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o" width="301" height="226" />The final day featured a participant-led workshop using Open Space and World Cafe methods of participative and consultative processes. Participants then explored two case studies of collaborative projects, the first being the Bangkok based 3C - Canal, Cycling, Community project designed to engage the community living by the canal through art and cycling. The second case study considered was a research project on Art in Action, focused on using art strategies to initiate, support and engage social transformations.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">This gathering of artists, educators and practitioners from countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond provided a space for diverse and different perspectives.</p>', 'Working with People-Centred Processes: Art, Education & Cross-Sector Collaboration', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3143-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 03:09:32', '2016-12-07 03:09:32', '', 3143, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3143-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3152, 5, '2016-12-07 03:10:00', '2016-12-07 03:10:00', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-3149 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o-600x392.jpg" alt="14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o" width="412" height="269" />From October 14 to 17 2016, Asia Centre in partnership with International Forum for Inter-Media Art and Brack organised a cross-sector collaboration workshop. Conceptualised by Asia Centre Associate and iFima founder Dr Jay Koh, the 4 day conference cum workshop; explored how to stir civic consciousness and foster open social structures through public participation and engagement.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The opening session on the 14th of October featured a discussion on Engaged Listening Across Fields of Practice with Dr Patama Satawedin (Som), Director of the Master of Communication Arts Programme at Bangkok University and Dr Jeremiah F. Morris, lecturer in Media and Communications at Mahidol University International College. Participants were very much engaged in the discussions which continued on at the welcome dinner later that evening.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3148" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o" width="331" height="248" />The following two days of the conference proper featured panel discussions designed to facilitate critical engagement. Presenters gave short presentations on their research and projects, this was followed by feedback and input from respondents before the discussion was open to the floor for further input. Each panel explored a different aspect of artistic engagement, praxis and research, covering the following areas:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Engaging “Others”<img class="alignright wp-image-3147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o" width="330" height="248" />\r\nContemporising Art History with Current Practices</li>\r\n 	<li>Innovation, Education &amp; Sustainability: Citizen Science, Arts Management and Social Entrepreneurship</li>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Participation &amp; Collaboration</li>\r\n 	<li>Artistic Research: To Ground a Constructive &amp; Progressive Praxis</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts &amp; Health: Clients, Victims &amp; Participants</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3145 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o" width="301" height="226" />The final day featured a participant-led workshop using Open Space and World Cafe methods of participative and consultative processes. Participants then explored two case studies of collaborative projects, the first being the Bangkok based 3C - Canal, Cycling, Community project designed to engage the community living by the canal through art and cycling. The second case study considered was a research project on Art in Action, focused on using art strategies to initiate, support and engage social transformations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">This gathering of artists, educators and practitioners from countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond provided a space for diverse and different perspectives.</p>', 'Working with People-Centred Processes: Art, Education & Cross-Sector Collaboration', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3143-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 03:10:00', '2016-12-07 03:10:00', '', 3143, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3143-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3153, 5, '2016-12-07 03:11:04', '2016-12-07 03:11:04', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-3149 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o-600x392.jpg" alt="14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o" width="412" height="269" />From October 14 to 17 2016, Asia Centre in partnership with International Forum for Inter-Media Art and Brack organised a cross-sector collaboration workshop. Conceptualised by Asia Centre Associate and iFima founder Dr Jay Koh, the 4 day conference cum workshop; explored how to stir civic consciousness and foster open social structures through public participation and engagement.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">\r\nThe opening session on the 14th of October featured a discussion on Engaged Listening Across Fields of Practice with Dr Patama Satawedin (Som), Director of the Master of Communication Arts Programme at Bangkok University and Dr Jeremiah F. Morris, lecturer in Media and Communications at Mahidol University International College. Participants were very much engaged in the discussions which continued on at the welcome dinner later that evening.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3148" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o" width="331" height="248" />The following two days of the conference proper featured panel discussions designed to facilitate critical engagement. Presenters gave short presentations on their research and projects, this was followed by feedback and input from respondents before the discussion was open to the floor for further input. Each panel explored a different aspect of artistic engagement, praxis and research, covering the following areas:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Engaging “Others”<img class="alignright wp-image-3147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o" width="330" height="248" />\r\nContemporising Art History with Current Practices</li>\r\n 	<li>Innovation, Education &amp; Sustainability: Citizen Science, Arts Management and Social Entrepreneurship</li>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Participation &amp; Collaboration</li>\r\n 	<li>Artistic Research: To Ground a Constructive &amp; Progressive Praxis</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts &amp; Health: Clients, Victims &amp; Participants</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3145 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o" width="301" height="226" />The final day featured a participant-led workshop using Open Space and World Cafe methods of participative and consultative processes. Participants then explored two case studies of collaborative projects, the first being the Bangkok based 3C - Canal, Cycling, Community project designed to engage the community living by the canal through art and cycling. The second case study considered was a research project on Art in Action, focused on using art strategies to initiate, support and engage social transformations.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">\r\nThis gathering of artists, educators and practitioners from countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond provided a space for diverse and different perspectives.</p>', 'Working with People-Centred Processes: Art, Education & Cross-Sector Collaboration', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3143-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 03:11:04', '2016-12-07 03:11:04', '', 3143, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3143-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3155, 5, '2016-12-07 03:11:35', '2016-12-07 03:11:35', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-3149 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o-600x392.jpg" alt="14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o" width="412" height="269" />From October 14 to 17 2016, Asia Centre in partnership with International Forum for Inter-Media Art and Brack organised a cross-sector collaboration workshop. Conceptualised by Asia Centre Associate and iFima founder Dr Jay Koh, the 4 day conference cum workshop; explored how to stir civic consciousness and foster open social structures through public participation and engagement.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The opening session on the 14th of October featured a discussion on Engaged Listening Across Fields of Practice with Dr Patama Satawedin (Som), Director of the Master of Communication Arts Programme at Bangkok University and Dr Jeremiah F. Morris, lecturer in Media and Communications at Mahidol University International College. Participants were very much engaged in the discussions which continued on at the welcome dinner later that evening.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3148" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o" width="331" height="248" />The following two days of the conference proper featured panel discussions designed to facilitate critical engagement. Presenters gave short presentations on their research and projects, this was followed by feedback and input from respondents before the discussion was open to the floor for further input. Each panel explored a different aspect of artistic engagement, praxis and research, covering the following areas:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Engaging “Others”<img class="alignright wp-image-3147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o" width="330" height="248" />\r\nContemporising Art History with Current Practices</li>\r\n 	<li>Innovation, Education &amp; Sustainability: Citizen Science, Arts Management and Social Entrepreneurship</li>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Participation &amp; Collaboration</li>\r\n 	<li>Artistic Research: To Ground a Constructive &amp; Progressive Praxis</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts &amp; Health: Clients, Victims &amp; Participants</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3145 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o" width="301" height="226" />The final day featured a participant-led workshop using Open Space and World Cafe methods of participative and consultative processes. Participants then explored two case studies of collaborative projects, the first being the Bangkok based 3C - Canal, Cycling, Community project designed to engage the community living by the canal through art and cycling. The second case study considered was a research project on Art in Action, focused on using art strategies to initiate, support and engage social transformations.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">This gathering of artists, educators and practitioners from countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond provided a space for diverse and different perspectives.</p>', 'Working with People-Centred Processes: Art, Education & Cross-Sector Collaboration', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3143-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-07 03:11:35', '2016-12-07 03:11:35', '', 3143, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3143-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3157, 5, '2016-10-01 09:57:18', '2016-10-01 09:57:18', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From 19 to 30 September 2016, Asia Centre held a Media &amp; Communications Workshop for <img class="alignright wp-image-3089" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o-600x444.jpg" alt="14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o" width="399" height="295" />students from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. The two week experiential learning programme was designed to give students an introduction to the Asian media landscape, hone their practical skills and undertake a multimedia project of their own.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The programme kicked off with an orientation to the course and brainstorming for their media project under the guidance of Asia Centre’s Dr. James Gomez and Dr Robin. Ramcharan. 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(3165, 5, '2016-12-07 09:57:29', '2016-12-07 09:57:29', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From 19 to 30 September 2016, Asia Centre held a Media &amp; Communications Workshop for <img class="alignright wp-image-3089" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o-600x444.jpg" alt="14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o" width="399" height="295" />students from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. The two week experiential learning programme was designed to give students an introduction to the Asian media landscape, hone their practical skills and undertake a multimedia project of their own.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The programme kicked off with an orientation to the course and brainstorming for their media project under the guidance of Asia Centre’s Dr. James Gomez and Dr Robin. Ramcharan. 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(3166, 5, '2016-12-09 03:52:24', '2016-12-09 03:52:24', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From 19 to 30 September 2016, Asia Centre held a Media &amp; Communications Workshop for <img class="alignright wp-image-3089" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o-600x444.jpg" alt="14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o" width="399" height="295" />students from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. The two week experiential learning programme was designed to give students an introduction to the Asian media landscape, hone their practical skills and undertake a multimedia project of their own.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The programme kicked off with an orientation to the course and brainstorming for their media project under the guidance of Asia Centre’s Dr. James Gomez and Dr Robin. Ramcharan. 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Presented through storytelling, short videos and photo essays, the students also made efforts to uncover lessons that could apply to their own lives in Bangladesh, from developing Bangladesh as the next budget travel hotspot to inclusive urban planning strategies.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\nThe workshop was structured to include learning  and practical components with in-class activities complemented by learning visits to media companies and opportunities to network and interact with industry professionals. At the end to two weeks the students displayed critical thinking, developed insight into the media landscape and understood the context surrounding each story. They also demonstrated their professional skills and competencies in interviewing, photography and video editing in the execution of their projects.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre will be running the <a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/event/media-communications-workshop/" target="_blank">Media &amp; Communications Workshop </a>on a regular basis, if you are interested in honing your professional skills as a budding journalist, building your network in media and communications and  learning to think critically about issues facing the region, sign up for our next workshop from 9-20th January 2017.</span></p>', 'Media & Communications Workshop 2016', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3157-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 03:52:29', '2016-12-09 03:52:29', '', 3157, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3157-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3168, 5, '2016-12-09 03:53:03', '2016-12-09 03:53:03', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-3149 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o-600x392.jpg" alt="14753653_1311997018819523_7032149555602221993_o" width="412" height="269" />From October 14 to 17 2016, Asia Centre in partnership with International Forum for Inter-Media Art and Brack organised a cross-sector collaboration workshop. Conceptualised by Asia Centre Associate and iFima founder Dr Jay Koh, the 4 day conference cum workshop; explored how to stir civic consciousness and foster open social structures through public participation and engagement.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The opening session on the 14th of October featured a discussion on Engaged Listening Across Fields of Practice with Dr Patama Satawedin (Som), Director of the Master of Communication Arts Programme at Bangkok University and Dr Jeremiah F. Morris, lecturer in Media and Communications at Mahidol University International College. Participants were very much engaged in the discussions which continued on at the welcome dinner later that evening.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3148" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14713050_1311999748819250_592687443407512587_o" width="331" height="248" />The following two days of the conference proper featured panel discussions designed to facilitate critical engagement. Presenters gave short presentations on their research and projects, this was followed by feedback and input from respondents before the discussion was open to the floor for further input. Each panel explored a different aspect of artistic engagement, praxis and research, covering the following areas:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Engaging “Others”<img class="alignright wp-image-3147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14712526_1312000232152535_4203790086106565751_o" width="330" height="248" />\r\nContemporising Art History with Current Practices</li>\r\n 	<li>Innovation, Education &amp; Sustainability: Citizen Science, Arts Management and Social Entrepreneurship</li>\r\n 	<li>Art Praxis in Public: Participation &amp; Collaboration</li>\r\n 	<li>Artistic Research: To Ground a Constructive &amp; Progressive Praxis</li>\r\n 	<li>Arts &amp; Health: Clients, Victims &amp; Participants</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3145 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14707860_1311994488819776_1913222299521839638_o" width="301" height="226" />The final day featured a participant-led workshop using Open Space and World Cafe methods of participative and consultative processes. Participants then explored two case studies of collaborative projects, the first being the Bangkok based 3C - Canal, Cycling, Community project designed to engage the community living by the canal through art and cycling. The second case study considered was a research project on Art in Action, focused on using art strategies to initiate, support and engage social transformations.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">This gathering of artists, educators and practitioners from countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond provided a space for diverse and different perspectives.</p>', 'Working with People-Centred Processes: Art, Education & Cross-Sector Collaboration', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3143-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 03:53:03', '2016-12-09 03:53:03', '', 3143, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3143-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3169, 5, '2016-11-09 03:56:44', '2016-11-09 03:56:44', '<p style="text-align: justify;">A United Nations initiative reviewing human rights records of countries around the world is indirectly strengthening civil society organisations in Southeast Asia by allowing them to participate in the process. But the groups are still blocked from ensuring human rights are meaningfully protected in their countries.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The UN General Assembly <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">established its Human Rights Council</a> and introduced the universal periodic review of the human rights situation in member countries in 2006. The ten Southeast Asian countries that make up ASEAN – Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam – have now undergone two cycles of review, while a few remaining nations are <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRSessions.aspx">awaiting the second round</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Under the process, states report to the commission every four-and-a-half years and receive its recommendations. Reviews focus on the evolution of human rights in that state, and its implementation of previous recommendations. The state under review may either “accept” or “note” the suggestions.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that states tend to accept are those around improving gender equality, accessibility for those with disabilities, and <a href="http://resourcecentre.savethechildren.se/sites/default/files/documents/5065.pdf">children’s rights</a>, which has gained particular prominence during the review.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that aren’t as acceptable tend to involve hard political issues related to civil and political liberties. Unsurprisingly, it’s usually <a href="http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/iez/10343.pdf">the latter that are detailed in submissions</a> by civil society organisations.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">A role for civil society</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society participation in the universal periodic review of ASEAN countries has <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">increased markedly over the two cycles</a>. Some 592 such organisations participated in the first cycle in 2008-2012, with 188 submissions; the second cycle (2012-2016) saw a strong increase, with 811 groups submitting 310 reports (personal, unpublished research).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The rise has put civil society groups at the centre of the UN human rights improvement process. But this isn’t the first time such groups have been at the heart of human rights advocacy in the region.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups, such as the coalition known as the <a href="http://www.aseanhrmech.org/">Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism</a>, helped push individual countries to join the 2009 <a href="http://aichr.org/">ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights</a> (AICHR), and the 2012 <a href="http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/other_documents/section1/2012/11/phnom-penh-statement-on-the-adoption-of-the-asean-human-rights-declaration-ahrd-1.html">ASEAN Declaration on Human Rights</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But since the establishment of the AICHR, civil society has disappeared from the process. Instead, the commission follows a secretive peer-review process in which such groups have no formal role.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Although AICHR is supposed to be engaged in human rights promotion and protection work, in reality it is unable to provide any actual protection. It is not mandated to receive complaints on human rights abuses, and does not have the power to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/article/view/806/807">the bulk of AICHR activities</a> revolve around meetings, discussions and research that have a consensual approach.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, national human rights institutions also cannot realistically contribute to the region’s protection arsenal. Research shows that, just like the AICHR, <a href="http://www.cityu.edu.hk/searc/Resources/Paper/16021610_172%20-%20WP%20-%20Dr%20Gomez.pdf">national institutions are not able to perform</a> their protection function effectively.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">These weak mechanisms raise the question of whether national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia can fill the protection gap. They also make human rights protection in the region weak, and in dire need of improvement and enhancement.</p>\r\n\r\n<figure class="align-center " style="text-align: justify;">\r\n\r\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="754"]<img src="https://62e528761d0685343e1c-f3d1b99a743ffa4142d9d7f1978d9686.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/139875/width754/image-20160930-9911-5ffg6d.jpg" width="754" height="343" /> The AICHR follows a secretive peer-review process in which civil society groups have no formal role. REUTERS/Erik de Castro[/caption]\r\n\r\n<figcaption></figcaption></figure>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Given the weakness of AICHR and national human rights institutions, engagement with the universal periodic review is critical to the advancement of human rights in Southeast Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Being clever about it</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Since the establishment of the universal periodic review process, civil society groups in the region have been receiving training, preparing submissions, and even making their way to Geneva. In 2015, for instance, five civil society groups from Singapore <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/5-civil-society-groups-heading-to-geneva-to-share-rights-views">went on a trip to Switzerland</a> to discuss human rights in the city-state.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups have become involved in monitoring state recommendations and their implementation, as well as speaking on the review process itself. Many have attracted international donor funding and support for this work. US-based <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/">The Carter Center</a>, for instance, has published a document titled <a href="http://internetrights.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/UPR-Training-Manual-English-Carter-Center-UPR-Info.pdf">Universal Periodic Review: Training Manual for Civil Society</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">While states in the region <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/increased-collaboration-within-civil-society-highlighted-during-singapores-upr">espouse the rhetoric of engagement</a> with civil society groups over the review process, they are, at the same time, cautious of them.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Governments often only pay lip service to human rights mechanisms and the periodic review is no different. This issue was <a href="http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/laos-prepares-for-upr-01082015153146.html">raised in 2015 by local civil society groups against the Laos government</a>, over the disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone and persecution of Lao Christians.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Overall it seems that states favour the current arrangement because they can use it to control the participation of civil society organisations in the process. They can <a href="http://www.acjps.org/sudanese-human-rights-defenders-prevented-from-travel-to-geneva-upr-meeting/">create legal obstructions</a>, <a href="http://poskod.my/cheat-sheets/why-has-comango-been-banned/">target organisations</a>, place <a href="http://www.edmundriceinternational.org/?p=3390">restrictions on civil society activities</a>, and harass and intimidate activists.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/reports-publications/1779-enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-the-un-universal-periodic-review-a-civil-society-perspective-2">a 2015 report</a>, civil society body <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/who-we-are">CIVICUS</a> discussed cases from Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam, in which governments have responded with misinformation, arranged for voluminous submissions by <a href="https://www.upr-info.org/sites/default/files/general-document/pdf/civicus_enhancing_the_effectiveness_upr_2015.pdf">government-organised NGOs</a>, and conducted consultations only with partisan groups, while refusing to work with civil society groups that are more critical of government policy.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Some have enrolled supportive organisations to speak during sessions at the adoption of the working group report by the commission. While others, <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/un-committee-ngos-accredits-129-ngos-defers-130">such as Vietnam</a>, have objected to the granting of consultative status to some NGOs.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, for Southeast Asian civil society groups, the review has been an effective mechanism for putting human rights issues on the agenda and engaging their governments in conversation about critical issues, such as <a href="http://ilga.org/the-universal-periodic-review-and-lgbti-rights-indonesia/">LGBTI rights in Indonesia</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But systemic problems remain for engaging others. These include following up on recommendations and the review’s ability to address difficult political issues, such as the <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29628191"><em>lese majeste</em> law</a> in Thailand, which forbids citizens from defaming or insulting the kind, and other freedom of expression issues.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">To have the review make a real impact, civil society organisations will need to think about what they’ve been doing and develop more strategic approaches for the third cycle, which begins in 2017. They will need to go beyond coalition-building and organising submissions to determining how they can make human rights protections actually enforceable.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. James Gomez- Executive Director, Asia Centre &amp; Pro Vice Chancellor, Canadian University of Bangladesh</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Reproduced from The Conversation: <a href="https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644" target="_blank">https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644</a></p>', 'UN human rights review is largely toothless – but it’s giving a boost to Asian civil society groups', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups', '', '', '2016-12-28 15:36:58', '2016-12-28 08:36:58', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=3169', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3170, 5, '2016-12-09 03:55:53', '2016-12-09 03:55:53', '<p style="text-align: justify;">A United Nations initiative reviewing human rights records of countries around the world is indirectly strengthening civil society organisations in Southeast Asia by allowing them to participate in the process. But the groups are still blocked from ensuring human rights are meaningfully protected in their countries.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The UN General Assembly <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">established its Human Rights Council</a> and introduced the universal periodic review of the human rights situation in member countries in 2006. The ten Southeast Asian countries that make up ASEAN – Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam – have now undergone two cycles of review, while a few remaining nations are <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRSessions.aspx">awaiting the second round</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Under the process, states report to the commission every four-and-a-half years and receive its recommendations. Reviews focus on the evolution of human rights in that state, and its implementation of previous recommendations. The state under review may either “accept” or “note” the suggestions.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that states tend to accept are those around improving gender equality, accessibility for those with disabilities, and <a href="http://resourcecentre.savethechildren.se/sites/default/files/documents/5065.pdf">children’s rights</a>, which has gained particular prominence during the review.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that aren’t as acceptable tend to involve hard political issues related to civil and political liberties. Unsurprisingly, it’s usually <a href="http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/iez/10343.pdf">the latter that are detailed in submissions</a> by civil society organisations.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">A role for civil society</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society participation in the universal periodic review of ASEAN countries has <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">increased markedly over the two cycles</a>. Some 592 such organisations participated in the first cycle in 2008-2012, with 188 submissions; the second cycle (2012-2016) saw a strong increase, with 811 groups submitting 310 reports (personal, unpublished research).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The rise has put civil society groups at the centre of the UN human rights improvement process. But this isn’t the first time such groups have been at the heart of human rights advocacy in the region.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups, such as the coalition known as the <a href="http://www.aseanhrmech.org/">Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism</a>, helped push individual countries to join the 2009 <a href="http://aichr.org/">ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights</a> (AICHR), and the 2012 <a href="http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/other_documents/section1/2012/11/phnom-penh-statement-on-the-adoption-of-the-asean-human-rights-declaration-ahrd-1.html">ASEAN Declaration on Human Rights</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But since the establishment of the AICHR, civil society has disappeared from the process. Instead, the commission follows a secretive peer-review process in which such groups have no formal role.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Although AICHR is supposed to be engaged in human rights promotion and protection work, in reality it is unable to provide any actual protection. It is not mandated to receive complaints on human rights abuses, and does not have the power to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/article/view/806/807">the bulk of AICHR activities</a> revolve around meetings, discussions and research that have a consensual approach.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, national human rights institutions also cannot realistically contribute to the region’s protection arsenal. Research shows that, just like the AICHR, <a href="http://www.cityu.edu.hk/searc/Resources/Paper/16021610_172%20-%20WP%20-%20Dr%20Gomez.pdf">national institutions are not able to perform</a> their protection function effectively.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">These weak mechanisms raise the question of whether national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia can fill the protection gap. They also make human rights protection in the region weak, and in dire need of improvement and enhancement.</p>\r\n\r\n<figure class="align-center " style="text-align: justify;">\r\n\r\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="754"]<img src="https://62e528761d0685343e1c-f3d1b99a743ffa4142d9d7f1978d9686.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/139875/width754/image-20160930-9911-5ffg6d.jpg" width="754" height="343" /> The AICHR follows a secretive peer-review process in which civil society groups have no formal role. REUTERS/Erik de Castro[/caption]\r\n\r\n<figcaption></figcaption></figure>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Given the weakness of AICHR and national human rights institutions, engagement with the universal periodic review is critical to the advancement of human rights in Southeast Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Being clever about it</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Since the establishment of the universal periodic review process, civil society groups in the region have been receiving training, preparing submissions, and even making their way to Geneva. In 2015, for instance, five civil society groups from Singapore <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/5-civil-society-groups-heading-to-geneva-to-share-rights-views">went on a trip to Switzerland</a> to discuss human rights in the city-state.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups have become involved in monitoring state recommendations and their implementation, as well as speaking on the review process itself. Many have attracted international donor funding and support for this work. US-based <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/">The Carter Center</a>, for instance, has published a document titled <a href="http://internetrights.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/UPR-Training-Manual-English-Carter-Center-UPR-Info.pdf">Universal Periodic Review: Training Manual for Civil Society</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">While states in the region <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/increased-collaboration-within-civil-society-highlighted-during-singapores-upr">espouse the rhetoric of engagement</a> with civil society groups over the review process, they are, at the same time, cautious of them.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Governments often only pay lip service to human rights mechanisms and the periodic review is no different. This issue was <a href="http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/laos-prepares-for-upr-01082015153146.html">raised in 2015 by local civil society groups against the Laos government</a>, over the disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone and persecution of Lao Christians.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Overall it seems that states favour the current arrangement because they can use it to control the participation of civil society organisations in the process. They can <a href="http://www.acjps.org/sudanese-human-rights-defenders-prevented-from-travel-to-geneva-upr-meeting/">create legal obstructions</a>, <a href="http://poskod.my/cheat-sheets/why-has-comango-been-banned/">target organisations</a>, place <a href="http://www.edmundriceinternational.org/?p=3390">restrictions on civil society activities</a>, and harass and intimidate activists.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/reports-publications/1779-enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-the-un-universal-periodic-review-a-civil-society-perspective-2">a 2015 report</a>, civil society body <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/who-we-are">CIVICUS</a> discussed cases from Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam, in which governments have responded with misinformation, arranged for voluminous submissions by <a href="https://www.upr-info.org/sites/default/files/general-document/pdf/civicus_enhancing_the_effectiveness_upr_2015.pdf">government-organised NGOs</a>, and conducted consultations only with partisan groups, while refusing to work with civil society groups that are more critical of government policy.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Some have enrolled supportive organisations to speak during sessions at the adoption of the working group report by the commission. While others, <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/un-committee-ngos-accredits-129-ngos-defers-130">such as Vietnam</a>, have objected to the granting of consultative status to some NGOs.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, for Southeast Asian civil society groups, the review has been an effective mechanism for putting human rights issues on the agenda and engaging their governments in conversation about critical issues, such as <a href="http://ilga.org/the-universal-periodic-review-and-lgbti-rights-indonesia/">LGBTI rights in Indonesia</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But systemic problems remain for engaging others. These include following up on recommendations and the review’s ability to address difficult political issues, such as the <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29628191"><em>lese majeste</em> law</a> in Thailand, which forbids citizens from defaming or insulting the kind, and other freedom of expression issues.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">To have the review make a real impact, civil society organisations will need to think about what they’ve been doing and develop more strategic approaches for the third cycle, which begins in 2017. They will need to go beyond coalition-building and organising submissions to determining how they can make human rights protections actually enforceable.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. James Gomez- Executive Director, Asia Centre &amp; Pro Vice Chancellor, Canadian University of Bangladesh</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Reproduced from The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644</p>', 'UN human rights review is largely toothless – but it’s giving a boost to Asian civil society groups', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3169-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 03:55:53', '2016-12-09 03:55:53', '', 3169, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3169-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3171, 5, '2016-12-09 03:56:44', '2016-12-09 03:56:44', '<p style="text-align: justify;">A United Nations initiative reviewing human rights records of countries around the world is indirectly strengthening civil society organisations in Southeast Asia by allowing them to participate in the process. But the groups are still blocked from ensuring human rights are meaningfully protected in their countries.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The UN General Assembly <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">established its Human Rights Council</a> and introduced the universal periodic review of the human rights situation in member countries in 2006. The ten Southeast Asian countries that make up ASEAN – Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam – have now undergone two cycles of review, while a few remaining nations are <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRSessions.aspx">awaiting the second round</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Under the process, states report to the commission every four-and-a-half years and receive its recommendations. Reviews focus on the evolution of human rights in that state, and its implementation of previous recommendations. The state under review may either “accept” or “note” the suggestions.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that states tend to accept are those around improving gender equality, accessibility for those with disabilities, and <a href="http://resourcecentre.savethechildren.se/sites/default/files/documents/5065.pdf">children’s rights</a>, which has gained particular prominence during the review.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that aren’t as acceptable tend to involve hard political issues related to civil and political liberties. Unsurprisingly, it’s usually <a href="http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/iez/10343.pdf">the latter that are detailed in submissions</a> by civil society organisations.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">A role for civil society</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society participation in the universal periodic review of ASEAN countries has <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">increased markedly over the two cycles</a>. Some 592 such organisations participated in the first cycle in 2008-2012, with 188 submissions; the second cycle (2012-2016) saw a strong increase, with 811 groups submitting 310 reports (personal, unpublished research).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The rise has put civil society groups at the centre of the UN human rights improvement process. But this isn’t the first time such groups have been at the heart of human rights advocacy in the region.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups, such as the coalition known as the <a href="http://www.aseanhrmech.org/">Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism</a>, helped push individual countries to join the 2009 <a href="http://aichr.org/">ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights</a> (AICHR), and the 2012 <a href="http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/other_documents/section1/2012/11/phnom-penh-statement-on-the-adoption-of-the-asean-human-rights-declaration-ahrd-1.html">ASEAN Declaration on Human Rights</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But since the establishment of the AICHR, civil society has disappeared from the process. Instead, the commission follows a secretive peer-review process in which such groups have no formal role.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Although AICHR is supposed to be engaged in human rights promotion and protection work, in reality it is unable to provide any actual protection. It is not mandated to receive complaints on human rights abuses, and does not have the power to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/article/view/806/807">the bulk of AICHR activities</a> revolve around meetings, discussions and research that have a consensual approach.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, national human rights institutions also cannot realistically contribute to the region’s protection arsenal. Research shows that, just like the AICHR, <a href="http://www.cityu.edu.hk/searc/Resources/Paper/16021610_172%20-%20WP%20-%20Dr%20Gomez.pdf">national institutions are not able to perform</a> their protection function effectively.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">These weak mechanisms raise the question of whether national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia can fill the protection gap. They also make human rights protection in the region weak, and in dire need of improvement and enhancement.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<figure class="align-center " style="text-align: justify;">\r\n\r\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="754"]<img src="https://62e528761d0685343e1c-f3d1b99a743ffa4142d9d7f1978d9686.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/139875/width754/image-20160930-9911-5ffg6d.jpg" width="754" height="343" /> The AICHR follows a secretive peer-review process in which civil society groups have no formal role. REUTERS/Erik de Castro[/caption]\r\n\r\n<figcaption></figcaption></figure>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Given the weakness of AICHR and national human rights institutions, engagement with the universal periodic review is critical to the advancement of human rights in Southeast Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Being clever about it</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Since the establishment of the universal periodic review process, civil society groups in the region have been receiving training, preparing submissions, and even making their way to Geneva. In 2015, for instance, five civil society groups from Singapore <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/5-civil-society-groups-heading-to-geneva-to-share-rights-views">went on a trip to Switzerland</a> to discuss human rights in the city-state.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups have become involved in monitoring state recommendations and their implementation, as well as speaking on the review process itself. Many have attracted international donor funding and support for this work. US-based <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/">The Carter Center</a>, for instance, has published a document titled <a href="http://internetrights.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/UPR-Training-Manual-English-Carter-Center-UPR-Info.pdf">Universal Periodic Review: Training Manual for Civil Society</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">While states in the region <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/increased-collaboration-within-civil-society-highlighted-during-singapores-upr">espouse the rhetoric of engagement</a> with civil society groups over the review process, they are, at the same time, cautious of them.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Governments often only pay lip service to human rights mechanisms and the periodic review is no different. This issue was <a href="http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/laos-prepares-for-upr-01082015153146.html">raised in 2015 by local civil society groups against the Laos government</a>, over the disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone and persecution of Lao Christians.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Overall it seems that states favour the current arrangement because they can use it to control the participation of civil society organisations in the process. They can <a href="http://www.acjps.org/sudanese-human-rights-defenders-prevented-from-travel-to-geneva-upr-meeting/">create legal obstructions</a>, <a href="http://poskod.my/cheat-sheets/why-has-comango-been-banned/">target organisations</a>, place <a href="http://www.edmundriceinternational.org/?p=3390">restrictions on civil society activities</a>, and harass and intimidate activists.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/reports-publications/1779-enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-the-un-universal-periodic-review-a-civil-society-perspective-2">a 2015 report</a>, civil society body <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/who-we-are">CIVICUS</a> discussed cases from Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam, in which governments have responded with misinformation, arranged for voluminous submissions by <a href="https://www.upr-info.org/sites/default/files/general-document/pdf/civicus_enhancing_the_effectiveness_upr_2015.pdf">government-organised NGOs</a>, and conducted consultations only with partisan groups, while refusing to work with civil society groups that are more critical of government policy.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Some have enrolled supportive organisations to speak during sessions at the adoption of the working group report by the commission. While others, <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/un-committee-ngos-accredits-129-ngos-defers-130">such as Vietnam</a>, have objected to the granting of consultative status to some NGOs.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, for Southeast Asian civil society groups, the review has been an effective mechanism for putting human rights issues on the agenda and engaging their governments in conversation about critical issues, such as <a href="http://ilga.org/the-universal-periodic-review-and-lgbti-rights-indonesia/">LGBTI rights in Indonesia</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But systemic problems remain for engaging others. These include following up on recommendations and the review’s ability to address difficult political issues, such as the <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29628191"><em>lese majeste</em> law</a> in Thailand, which forbids citizens from defaming or insulting the kind, and other freedom of expression issues.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">To have the review make a real impact, civil society organisations will need to think about what they’ve been doing and develop more strategic approaches for the third cycle, which begins in 2017. They will need to go beyond coalition-building and organising submissions to determining how they can make human rights protections actually enforceable.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. James Gomez- Executive Director, Asia Centre &amp; Pro Vice Chancellor, Canadian University of Bangladesh</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Reproduced from The Conversation: <a href="https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644" target="_blank">https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644</a></p>', 'UN human rights review is largely toothless – but it’s giving a boost to Asian civil society groups', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3169-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 03:56:44', '2016-12-09 03:56:44', '', 3169, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3169-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3172, 5, '2016-12-09 03:57:02', '2016-12-09 03:57:02', '<p style="text-align: justify;">A United Nations initiative reviewing human rights records of countries around the world is indirectly strengthening civil society organisations in Southeast Asia by allowing them to participate in the process. But the groups are still blocked from ensuring human rights are meaningfully protected in their countries.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The UN General Assembly <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">established its Human Rights Council</a> and introduced the universal periodic review of the human rights situation in member countries in 2006. The ten Southeast Asian countries that make up ASEAN – Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam – have now undergone two cycles of review, while a few remaining nations are <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRSessions.aspx">awaiting the second round</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Under the process, states report to the commission every four-and-a-half years and receive its recommendations. Reviews focus on the evolution of human rights in that state, and its implementation of previous recommendations. The state under review may either “accept” or “note” the suggestions.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that states tend to accept are those around improving gender equality, accessibility for those with disabilities, and <a href="http://resourcecentre.savethechildren.se/sites/default/files/documents/5065.pdf">children’s rights</a>, which has gained particular prominence during the review.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Recommendations that aren’t as acceptable tend to involve hard political issues related to civil and political liberties. Unsurprisingly, it’s usually <a href="http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/iez/10343.pdf">the latter that are detailed in submissions</a> by civil society organisations.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">A role for civil society</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society participation in the universal periodic review of ASEAN countries has <a href="http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/UPRMain.aspx">increased markedly over the two cycles</a>. Some 592 such organisations participated in the first cycle in 2008-2012, with 188 submissions; the second cycle (2012-2016) saw a strong increase, with 811 groups submitting 310 reports (personal, unpublished research).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The rise has put civil society groups at the centre of the UN human rights improvement process. But this isn’t the first time such groups have been at the heart of human rights advocacy in the region.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups, such as the coalition known as the <a href="http://www.aseanhrmech.org/">Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism</a>, helped push individual countries to join the 2009 <a href="http://aichr.org/">ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights</a> (AICHR), and the 2012 <a href="http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/other_documents/section1/2012/11/phnom-penh-statement-on-the-adoption-of-the-asean-human-rights-declaration-ahrd-1.html">ASEAN Declaration on Human Rights</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But since the establishment of the AICHR, civil society has disappeared from the process. Instead, the commission follows a secretive peer-review process in which such groups have no formal role.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Although AICHR is supposed to be engaged in human rights promotion and protection work, in reality it is unable to provide any actual protection. It is not mandated to receive complaints on human rights abuses, and does not have the power to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable. In fact, <a href="http://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/jsaa/article/view/806/807">the bulk of AICHR activities</a> revolve around meetings, discussions and research that have a consensual approach.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, national human rights institutions also cannot realistically contribute to the region’s protection arsenal. Research shows that, just like the AICHR, <a href="http://www.cityu.edu.hk/searc/Resources/Paper/16021610_172%20-%20WP%20-%20Dr%20Gomez.pdf">national institutions are not able to perform</a> their protection function effectively.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">These weak mechanisms raise the question of whether national human rights institutions in Southeast Asia can fill the protection gap. They also make human rights protection in the region weak, and in dire need of improvement and enhancement.</p>\r\n\r\n<figure class="align-center " style="text-align: justify;">\r\n\r\n[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="754"]<img src="https://62e528761d0685343e1c-f3d1b99a743ffa4142d9d7f1978d9686.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/139875/width754/image-20160930-9911-5ffg6d.jpg" width="754" height="343" /> The AICHR follows a secretive peer-review process in which civil society groups have no formal role. REUTERS/Erik de Castro[/caption]\r\n\r\n<figcaption></figcaption></figure>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Given the weakness of AICHR and national human rights institutions, engagement with the universal periodic review is critical to the advancement of human rights in Southeast Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Being clever about it</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Since the establishment of the universal periodic review process, civil society groups in the region have been receiving training, preparing submissions, and even making their way to Geneva. In 2015, for instance, five civil society groups from Singapore <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/5-civil-society-groups-heading-to-geneva-to-share-rights-views">went on a trip to Switzerland</a> to discuss human rights in the city-state.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil society groups have become involved in monitoring state recommendations and their implementation, as well as speaking on the review process itself. Many have attracted international donor funding and support for this work. US-based <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/">The Carter Center</a>, for instance, has published a document titled <a href="http://internetrights.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/UPR-Training-Manual-English-Carter-Center-UPR-Info.pdf">Universal Periodic Review: Training Manual for Civil Society</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">While states in the region <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/increased-collaboration-within-civil-society-highlighted-during-singapores-upr">espouse the rhetoric of engagement</a> with civil society groups over the review process, they are, at the same time, cautious of them.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Governments often only pay lip service to human rights mechanisms and the periodic review is no different. This issue was <a href="http://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/laos-prepares-for-upr-01082015153146.html">raised in 2015 by local civil society groups against the Laos government</a>, over the disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone and persecution of Lao Christians.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Overall it seems that states favour the current arrangement because they can use it to control the participation of civil society organisations in the process. They can <a href="http://www.acjps.org/sudanese-human-rights-defenders-prevented-from-travel-to-geneva-upr-meeting/">create legal obstructions</a>, <a href="http://poskod.my/cheat-sheets/why-has-comango-been-banned/">target organisations</a>, place <a href="http://www.edmundriceinternational.org/?p=3390">restrictions on civil society activities</a>, and harass and intimidate activists.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/reports-publications/1779-enhancing-the-effectiveness-of-the-un-universal-periodic-review-a-civil-society-perspective-2">a 2015 report</a>, civil society body <a href="http://www.civicus.org/index.php/who-we-are">CIVICUS</a> discussed cases from Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam, in which governments have responded with misinformation, arranged for voluminous submissions by <a href="https://www.upr-info.org/sites/default/files/general-document/pdf/civicus_enhancing_the_effectiveness_upr_2015.pdf">government-organised NGOs</a>, and conducted consultations only with partisan groups, while refusing to work with civil society groups that are more critical of government policy.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Some have enrolled supportive organisations to speak during sessions at the adoption of the working group report by the commission. While others, <a href="http://www.ishr.ch/news/un-committee-ngos-accredits-129-ngos-defers-130">such as Vietnam</a>, have objected to the granting of consultative status to some NGOs.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, for Southeast Asian civil society groups, the review has been an effective mechanism for putting human rights issues on the agenda and engaging their governments in conversation about critical issues, such as <a href="http://ilga.org/the-universal-periodic-review-and-lgbti-rights-indonesia/">LGBTI rights in Indonesia</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">But systemic problems remain for engaging others. These include following up on recommendations and the review’s ability to address difficult political issues, such as the <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29628191"><em>lese majeste</em> law</a> in Thailand, which forbids citizens from defaming or insulting the kind, and other freedom of expression issues.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">To have the review make a real impact, civil society organisations will need to think about what they’ve been doing and develop more strategic approaches for the third cycle, which begins in 2017. They will need to go beyond coalition-building and organising submissions to determining how they can make human rights protections actually enforceable.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr. James Gomez- Executive Director, Asia Centre &amp; Pro Vice Chancellor, Canadian University of Bangladesh</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Reproduced from The Conversation: <a href="https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644" target="_blank">https://theconversation.com/un-human-rights-review-is-largely-toothless-but-its-giving-a-boost-to-asian-civil-society-groups-65644</a></p>', 'UN human rights review is largely toothless – but it’s giving a boost to Asian civil society groups', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3169-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 03:57:02', '2016-12-09 03:57:02', '', 3169, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3169-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3174, 5, '2016-10-20 09:01:42', '2016-10-20 09:01:42', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York-based Japanese photographer and anti-death penalty<img class="alignright wp-image-3176" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o" width="218" height="164" /> activist Toshi Kazama held a photo exhibition and discussion of his work on 11 October 2016 at The Sukosol Hotel. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre facilitated the discussion and networking session following Mr Kazama’s presentation which focused on how he uses photography as a tool to express his point of view on human rights and specifically on the death penalty.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3175 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o-600x345.jpg" alt="14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o" width="354" height="203" /></span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">A diverse crowd of about 35 people came together to listen to Mr Kazama narrate the stories behind each picture exhibited; those of people on death row and the execution methods in various countries. Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan managed the audience’’s queries on Mr. Kazama’s perspective on the use of the death penalty in the ASEAN region.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3214" align="alignleft" width="355"]<img class="wp-image-3214" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14717235_1305365989482626_7800097046532877793_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14717235_1305365989482626_7800097046532877793_n" width="355" height="266" /> Asia Centre''s Dr. Robin Ramcharan facilitating the Q&amp;A[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key questions from the audience centred around events in the Philippines and Indonesia that\r\nhave reignited the debate on the the use of the death penalty to tackle crime. Other issues raised by the audience touched on the morality of the death penalty and the role of the media.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This audience discussion was followed by a networking session where participants could view the  photo exhibition and further their conversations with Mr. Kazama.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3178" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n-360x480.jpg" alt="14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n" width="160" height="214" />The Focus on Life discussion and photo exhibition was part of the End Crime Not Life regional campaign against the death penalty which will continue its tour through major cities in ASEAN. You can learn more about the campaign at the following link: </span><a href="http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/</span></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo exhibition, discussion and networking was a parallel event to the SEAHRN 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia facilitated by Asia Centre. </span></p>', 'Asia Centre Facilitates Focus On Life Discussion', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'asia-centre-facilitates-focus-on-life-discussion', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:36:18', '2016-12-23 10:36:18', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=3174', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3187, 5, '2016-12-09 09:14:20', '2016-12-09 09:14:20', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York-based Japanese photographer and anti-death penalty<img class="alignright wp-image-3176" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o" width="218" height="164" /> activist Toshi Kazama held a photo exhibition and discussion of his work on 11 October 2016 at The Sukosol Hotel. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre facilitated the discussion and networking session following Mr Kazama’s presentation which focused on how he uses photography as a tool to express his point of view on human rights and specifically on the death penalty.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3175 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o-600x345.jpg" alt="14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o" width="354" height="203" /></span></p>\r\nA diverse crowd of about 35 people came together to listen to Mr Kazama narrate the stories behind each picture exhibited; those of people on death row and the execution methods in various countries. Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan managed the audience’’s queries on Mr. Kazama’s perspective on the use of the death penalty in the ASEAN region.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key questions from the audience centred around events in the Philippines and Indonesia that\r\nhave reignited the debate on the the use of the death penalty to tackle crime. Other issues raised by the audience touched on the morality of the death penalty and the role of the media.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This audience discussion was followed by a networking session where participants could view the  photo exhibition and further their conversations with Mr. Kazama.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Focus on Life discussion and photo exhibition was part of<img class="alignright wp-image-3178" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n-360x480.jpg" alt="14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n" width="160" height="214" /> the End Crime Not Life regional campaign against the death penalty which will continue its tour through major cities in ASEAN. You can learn more about the campaign at the following link: </span><a href="http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/</span></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo exhibition, discussion and networking was a parallel event to the SEAHRN 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia facilitated by Asia Centre. </span></p>', 'Asia Centre Facilitates Focus On Life Discussion', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3174-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 09:14:20', '2016-12-09 09:14:20', '', 3174, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3174-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3188, 5, '2016-12-09 09:17:15', '2016-12-09 09:17:15', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York-based Japanese photographer and anti-death penalty<img class="alignright wp-image-3176" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o" width="218" height="164" /> activist Toshi Kazama held a photo exhibition and discussion of his work on 11 October 2016 at The Sukosol Hotel. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre facilitated the discussion and networking session following Mr Kazama’s presentation which focused on how he uses photography as a tool to express his point of view on human rights and specifically on the death penalty.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3175 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o-600x345.jpg" alt="14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o" width="354" height="203" /></span></p>\r\nA diverse crowd of about 35 people came together to listen to Mr Kazama narrate the stories behind each picture exhibited; those of people on death row and the execution methods in various countries. Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan managed the audience’’s queries on Mr. Kazama’s perspective on the use of the death penalty in the ASEAN region.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key questions from the audience centred around events in the Philippines and Indonesia that\r\nhave reignited the debate on the the use of the death penalty to tackle crime. Other issues raised by the audience touched on the morality of the death penalty and the role of the media.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This audience discussion was followed by a networking session where participants could view the  photo exhibition and further their conversations with Mr. Kazama.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3178" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n-360x480.jpg" alt="14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n" width="160" height="214" />The Focus on Life discussion and photo exhibition was part of the End Crime Not Life regional campaign against the death penalty which will continue its tour through major cities in ASEAN. You can learn more about the campaign at the following link: </span><a href="http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/</span></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo exhibition, discussion and networking was a parallel event to the SEAHRN 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia facilitated by Asia Centre. </span></p>', 'Asia Centre Facilitates Focus On Life Discussion', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3174-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 09:17:15', '2016-12-09 09:17:15', '', 3174, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3174-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3189, 5, '2016-12-09 09:18:25', '2016-12-09 09:18:25', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York-based Japanese photographer and anti-death penalty<img class="alignright wp-image-3176" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o" width="218" height="164" /> activist Toshi Kazama held a photo exhibition and discussion of his work on 11 October 2016 at The Sukosol Hotel. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre facilitated the discussion and networking session following Mr Kazama’s presentation which focused on how he uses photography as a tool to express his point of view on human rights and specifically on the death penalty.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3175 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o-600x345.jpg" alt="14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o" width="354" height="203" /></span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">A diverse crowd of about 35 people came together to listen to Mr Kazama narrate the stories behind each picture exhibited; those of people on death row and the execution methods in various countries. Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan managed the audience’’s queries on Mr. Kazama’s perspective on the use of the death penalty in the ASEAN region.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key questions from the audience centred around events in the Philippines and Indonesia that\r\nhave reignited the debate on the the use of the death penalty to tackle crime. Other issues raised by the audience touched on the morality of the death penalty and the role of the media.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This audience discussion was followed by a networking session where participants could view the  photo exhibition and further their conversations with Mr. Kazama.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3178" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n-360x480.jpg" alt="14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n" width="160" height="214" />The Focus on Life discussion and photo exhibition was part of the End Crime Not Life regional campaign against the death penalty which will continue its tour through major cities in ASEAN. You can learn more about the campaign at the following link: </span><a href="http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/</span></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo exhibition, discussion and networking was a parallel event to the SEAHRN 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia facilitated by Asia Centre. </span></p>', 'Asia Centre Facilitates Focus On Life Discussion', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3174-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-09 09:18:25', '2016-12-09 09:18:25', '', 3174, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3174-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3193, 5, '2016-11-12 05:19:24', '2016-11-12 05:19:24', '<p style="text-align: justify;">On the eve of the historic vote, Asia Centre convened a roundtable to discuss perspectives and predictions on the outcome of the US Presidential Elections. Entitled, “The 2016 US Elections: Change At Last?” the event was held in partnership with the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The roundtable panel featured a former US a<img class="alignright wp-image-3190" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15000245_1333205466698678_6490108670422864360_o-600x393.jpg" alt="15000245_1333205466698678_6490108670422864360_o" width="360" height="236" />mbassador, academics of various nationalities and disciplines and a journalist. All discussants provided their insight and analysis on the campaign period, what they saw as key determinants of the election and the impact the results would have on Asia.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Margaret MacMillion, Former Ambassador of the United States to Rwanda discussed the foreign policy implications. Kevin Downey form Thammasat University and Jerimiah Morris from Mahidol University International College, both American nationals living and teaching in Thailand, discussed the political system in the US and political discourse in a “post-fact” world. Pablo Ramirez, Bangkok University, a Mexican national, examined campaign rhetoric towards hispanics and its meaning for Mexico - US relations. Mike Raomanachai from AAJA shared his experiences covering the Democratic convention during previous elections and discussed the role that media coverage and social media in particular has played.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3191 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15016445_1333205746698650_8976982019918068679_o-600x466.jpg" alt="15016445_1333205746698650_8976982019918068679_o" width="316" height="245" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salient points raised during the discussion included: </span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The dissonance between the elites and the electorate;</span></li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The inherent two-party nature of the US electoral system and the adaptability of the Republican Party despite current internal difficulties;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">As during the Brexit debate in the UK, the American electoral campaign  discourse was far removed from facts on the ground;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The pressures imposed by populist forces on the independence of media in a post-fact world;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The global uncertainty that would accompany a Trump presidency in the form of a more isolationist and burden sharing relationship with US allies and</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The disaffection with the United States felt across Latin America in light of the anti-hispanic and anti-Mexican rhetoric that was crassly exploited for political gain.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the Q&amp;A session, participants pondered the impact of FBI investigations into Hillary <img class="alignright wp-image-3192" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15039482_1333205440032014_2138696706444697529_o-600x450.jpg" alt="15039482_1333205440032014_2138696706444697529_o" width="355" height="266" />Clinton’s emails, how the rhetoric of the campaign was being received outside US and the continued viability of a two party system given Trump’s candidacy on the Republican party.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Much attention was also focused on the rise of highly populist political discourse in an age of austerity and the willingness of the disaffected and disenfranchised middle classes to accept post-factual discourse, often driven by a “fake news” originating over social media. </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consistent with polling, panelists at the Asian Centre roundtable predicted a Trump defeat. However, the result has shown otherwise.  The Centre will continue to monitor the impact of the Trump presidency in Asia. </span></p>', 'The 2016 US Elections: Change At Last?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-2016-us-elections-change-at-last', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:34:39', '2016-12-23 10:34:39', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=3193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3204, 5, '2016-12-16 11:02:29', '2016-12-16 11:02:29', '<p style="text-align: justify;">Centre Associates comprise experts who are scholars and practitioners of international repute who provide training and advice. The Associates<span style="font-weight: 400;"> are experts in their field of specialty, whom the Centre draws on from time to time to execute or deliver selected programmes.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2>\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Ahmed Abid</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-2638 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Abid-15.jpg" width="160" height="234" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Ahmed Abid is a filmmaker and adjunct faculty with the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Media Studies and Journalism department. He has produced and directed films on rights-based issues around the world. Some of his key directorial work include <a href="http://www.thedreamingvendorsfilm.com/" target="_blank">The Dreaming Vendors</a> (Bangladesh-Thailand), Votes Echoing Hope (Afghanistan) and Click to Protect, Change to Connect (Brazil-Thailand). Ahmed was the artistic director of the first travelling film festival in Thailand. He has also conducted extensive academic research on media in South and Southeast Asia.  Ahmed has worked in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Singapore, Thailand and Jordan; and received training in Italy and the Netherlands. He has taught at the Department of Communications &amp; New Media (CNM), National University of Singapore and worked at its CARE Lab as a Research Assistant. Ahmed holds two Master of Arts degrees; one in Philosophy (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh) and one in Media and Social Development (Mahidol University, Thailand). He also holds a diploma in Cinema from the European-Inter University Centre (EIUC).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Jason Briggs</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft wp-image-2150" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jason-Briggs.png" alt="Jason Briggs" width="175" height="173" />Jason Briggs graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Iowa and Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law. Jason also holds a Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law from The George Washington University School of Law. After serving as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate, Jason worked at the law firm of Covington &amp; Burling. In addition, Jason was the Regional Legal Coordinator for a United Nations Development Programme project in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on combating human trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Before joining Webster University-Thailand, Jason was an International Justice Advisor for the United States Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Justice Sector Support Program in Kabul, Afghanistan. Jason also served as a Community-Based Development Volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Alexandra Demetrianova</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-2147" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Alexandra-Demetrianova.png" alt="Alexandra Demetrianova" width="175" height="193" />Alexandra Demetrianova is a freelance journalist from Slovakia based in Bangkok since September 2010. As a former Slovak Radio Southeast Asia correspondent, she has focused her work on human rights, environment, sustainable development and in recent years also LGBT and women’s rights. Her coverage in Africa included female genital mutilation and indigenous people.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, she writes for Asian Correspondent and an array of Slovak and international media titles. She has co-founded and is an editor of Hummingbird Media – web media for alternative journalism focused mainly on Global South.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">As a Master student international relations at Faculty of Political Science at Thammasat University, she has participated in several academic research projects in Thailand and Cambodia.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In her free time, Alexandra likes to organize awareness-raising events in fields of human rights and environment both in Bangkok and Slovakia. She has co-organized Thammasat Human Rights Film Festival, Common Rights Film Festival at ICIRD conference in Bangkok, and so far two editions of Planet Festival in Bratislava.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Kenneth Houston</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft wp-image-2151" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Kenneth-Houston.png" alt="Kenneth Houston" width="175" height="173" />Dr Kenneth Houston is a lecturer in international politics specializing in conflict studies. He currently teaches and works in Thailand. Dr Houston’s teaching and research areas include conflict resolution, regional governance and political discourse and he has published in the areas of regional integration, peace and conflict and religion and politics. A qualified mediator, he entered academia after over twelve years of experience in the Irish military where he served both in domestic security operations and on several tours of duty with the United Nations peacekeeping forces in the Middle East. He teaches a range of subjects including peace and conflict studies, regional politics and political theory at undergraduate and graduate level in International Relations. Currently, he serves as head of the department at a liberal arts university with responsibility for program management.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Yasuyuki Kato</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-2153" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Yasuyuki-Kato.png" alt="Yasuyuki Kato" width="175" height="198" />Yasuyuki Kato has worked as a social changer and researcher in various parts of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. He has worked as an independent researcher with local as well as international organisations; including the Institute of Urban Politics in Sakai City, Osaka, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Labour Organization. His research and social activism have spanned a diverse range of issues from grassroots mobilisation against political corruption to comparative disaster law, human rights protection in relation to migration and the role of the media in Asia. Yasuyuki has extensive media experience including working as an editor on multiple media platforms, in both the non-profit and private sectors. Yasuyuki holds a Master of Laws from Kobe University, Japan, where he is currently he pursuing a doctoral degree.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dr. Jay Koh</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-2592 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/jk.jpg" alt="jk" width="193" height="217" />Jay Koh (Doctor Fine Art) is an artist-curator, trained in cross-disciplinary artistic research and active as an independent consultant and evaluator. Jay’s recent research was as a member of the Asian Arts and Performance Consortium funded by the Academy of Finland. He is the founder of iFIMA (international Forum for InterMedia Arts). In 1995 in collaboration with Chu Yuan, he initiated a number of public participative and socially engaged art projects across Europe and Asia; such as the Open Academy program in Hanoi, Hue, Ulaanbaatar and Yangon. Jay’s book <a href="http://www.ifima.net/ALPP%20preview%20sm.pdf" target="_blank"><i>Art-Led Participative Processes: Dialogue &amp; Subjectivity within Performances in the Everyday</i> </a>(University of the Arts Helsinki, 2015; SRID/Gerakbudaya, 2016) discusses holistic and ethical art processes in working relationship, and seeks affirmation across sectors and disciplines. Jay contributes writings for platforms such as Asia Art Archive and Irish Arts Newsletter. His most recent is for BRACK’s MAG, Singapore.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Simon Osborne</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-2152 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Simon-Osborne.png" alt="Simon Osborne" width="175" height="171" />Simon Osborne has over 10 years retail banking experience and is a multi award winning Visa Qualified Fraud Analyst. He initiated and developed the UK’s first electronic fraud declaration and PARS (Proactive, Asset, Recovery, Strategy), which has helped UK banks save millions in fraud losses. Simon graduated with a first class honours degree in Fraud and Criminal Justice from Visa Inc Business School and currently serves as Senior Vice President for the Broadgate Financial Group where he also sits on the Executive Board. He is also the Group Managing Director for <a href="http://www.aipglobal.co/">AIPGlobal.co</a> a unique student eco-system that works in partnership with the Asia Centre.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dr. Eilo Wing-yat Yu</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-2148 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Eilo-Wing-yat-Yu.png" alt="Eilo Wing-yat Yu" width="175" height="211" />Dr. Eilo Wing-yat Yu is Associate Professor and programme coordinator at the Department of Government and Public Administration, University of Macau. His research focuses on politics and public administration in Greater China, including Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Elio obtained his Masters from the Hong Kong University of Science &amp; Technology and his Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong. 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His professional experience spans academia, international organizations and the private sector. He has worked in the development sector for many years in an international organization, implementing capacity building programmes and undertaking training of human resources for the benefit of developing countries. He has taught and researched on international security, human security, human rights and democracy and intellectual property rights. He has lived in Europe, North America, South Asia and Southeast Asia. He has lectured in Canada, India, Singapore, Switzerland and Thailand. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. (<em>DES</em>) in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. He also holds an MA from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an LLM and an LLB from the University of London, and a B.A. Honours from Queen’s University in Canada. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies at McGill University and the University of Montreal.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong><img class="alignright wp-image-2119 " src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/karin-dean-683x1024.jpg" alt="Karin Dean" width="143" height="215" />Dr. Karin Dean - Member</strong></h2>\r\nDr. Dean is Senior Researcher at The Estonian Institute of Humanities, Tallinn University and a leader in Asian Studies in the Baltic region. She specializes in political geography, on State, territory, sovereignty, borders and spaces, on state- and nation-building; on ethnic minorities; and stateless nations in ‘Southeast,’ ‘South,’ ‘Central’ and ‘East’ Asia. She has taught and conducted research in Vietnam, at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, at Family Health International in North Thailand, and at the Henry Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. 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Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science, University of Winnipeg (Manitoba); Chair of the Advisory and Recruitment Committee for The Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies – a joint program between the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Prior to these academic appointments, Professor of International Security at Sophia University in Tokyo (Japan); Canada-ASEAN Fellow as well as Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore). Academic fields of expertise: security and democracy studies, with the regional focus on the Asia-Pacific. Major books: <i>Human Security Studies: Theories, Methods and Themes </i>(World Scientific and Imperial College Press, 2014<i>)</i>; <i>Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific </i>(Praeger 2010), <i>Human Security in East Asia: Challenges for Collaborative Action</i>, ed.<i> </i>(Routledge 2008), <i>International Democracy Assistance for Peacebuilding: Cambodia and Beyond</i>(Palgrave Macmillan 2007), <i>Intervention and Change in Cambodia: Toward Democracy</i> (St. Martin’s Press, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Silkworms, 2001) &amp; <i>Conflict Neutralization in the Cambodia War: From Battlefield to Ballot-box</i> (Oxford University Press, 1997). Service: Editorial boards of <i>Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies</i> (Palgrave Macmillan) and the peer-reviewed journal <i>Asian Politics &amp; Policy</i> (Wiley-Blackwell); regional editor of a peer-reviewed journal - <i>The Asian Journal of Peacebuilding</i> (Seoul National University Press, South Korea). Also Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Peace and Cooperation, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Cambodian Development Research Institute, and a member of an International Country Experts Network on UN Peacekeeping.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><strong>Professor Jonathan Woodier – Member</strong></h2>\r\n<b>PhD (UQ), M.A. (HKU), BA (Hons). </b>A media and communications professional specializing in brand building and organizational transformation, Jonathan is currently a professor at the Sol International School of Media and Communications Arts at Woosong University, South Korea, and an Associate Fellow of the Strategic Communications Centre at King’s College, London. For the last 25 years Jonathan has been working with narratives across multiple businesses in Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. 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He was Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2008-12); Legal Advisor, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (2006-8); Legal Officer, Prosecutions Division, Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (2004-6); and Associate Legal Officer, ICTY OTP Legal Advisory Section (2000-3).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dr. Sorpong Peou - Member</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-2133 size-full" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sorpong.jpg" alt="Sorpong Peuo" width="178" height="178" />BA (University of Waterloo, Canada); MA and Ph.D. (York University, Canada). Currently Professor and Chair, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Formerly Chair of the Department of Political Science, University of Winnipeg (Manitoba); Chair of the Advisory and Recruitment Committee for The Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies – a joint program between the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Prior to these academic appointments, Professor of International Security at Sophia University in Tokyo (Japan); Canada-ASEAN Fellow as well as Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore). Academic fields of expertise: security and democracy studies, with the regional focus on the Asia-Pacific. Service: Editorial boards of <i>Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies</i> (Palgrave Macmillan) and the peer-reviewed journal <i>Asian Politics &amp; Policy</i> (Wiley-Blackwell); regional editor of a peer-reviewed journal - <i>The Asian Journal of Peacebuilding</i> (Seoul National University Press, South Korea). Also Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Peace and Cooperation, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Cambodian Development Research Institute, and a member of an International Country Experts Network on UN Peacekeeping.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Professor Jonathan Woodier – Member</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3206 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Woodier-e1481886453190-447x480.jpg" alt="woodier" width="201" height="216" />PhD (UQ), M.A. (HKU), BA (Hons). A media and communications professional specializing in brand building and organizational transformation, Jonathan is currently a professor at the Sol International School of Media and Communications Arts at Woosong University, South Korea, and an Associate Fellow of the Strategic Communications Centre at King’s College, London. For the last 25 years Jonathan has been working with narratives across multiple businesses in Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. With a background in multi-platform journalism and a proven track record of helping companies effectively create authentic conversations with their stakeholders, he has supported leading brands in growing their businesses in highly-regulated industries while raising levels of motivation and good governance.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2>\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dr. Ross Worthington – Member</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-2121 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ross-worthington.jpg" alt="Ross Worthington" width="184" height="184" />Dr. Worthington is an international governance expert with over 25 years of experience, including over 12 years of residential experience in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East and works experience in 28 countries worldwide. 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For the last 25 years Jonathan has been working with narratives across multiple businesses in Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. 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(3213, 5, '2016-12-22 01:33:39', '2016-12-22 01:33:39', '<p style="text-align: justify;">On the eve of the historic vote, Asia Centre convened a roundtable to discuss perspectives and predictions on the outcome of the US Presidential Elections. Entitled, “The 2016 US Elections: Change At Last?” the event was held in partnership with the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The roundtable panel featured a former US a<img class="alignright wp-image-3190" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15000245_1333205466698678_6490108670422864360_o-600x393.jpg" alt="15000245_1333205466698678_6490108670422864360_o" width="360" height="236" />mbassador, academics of various nationalities and disciplines and a journalist. All discussants provided their insight and analysis on the campaign period, what they saw as key determinants of the election and the impact the results would have on Asia.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Margaret MacMillion, Former Ambassador of the United States to Rwanda discussed the foreign policy implications. Kevin Downey form Thammasat University and Jerimiah Morris from Mahidol University International College, both American nationals living and teaching in Thailand, discussed the political system in the US and political discourse in a “post-fact” world. Pablo Ramirez, Bangkok University, a Mexican national, examined campaign rhetoric towards hispanics and its meaning for Mexico - US relations. Mike Raomanachai from AAJA shared his experiences covering the Democratic convention during previous elections and discussed the role that media coverage and social media in particular has played.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3191 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15016445_1333205746698650_8976982019918068679_o-600x466.jpg" alt="15016445_1333205746698650_8976982019918068679_o" width="316" height="245" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salient points raised during the discussion included: </span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The dissonance between the elites and the electorate;</span></li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The inherent two-party nature of the US electoral system and the adaptability of the Republican Party despite current internal difficulties;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">As during the Brexit debate in the UK, the American electoral campaign  discourse was far removed from facts on the ground;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The pressures imposed by populist forces on the independence of media in a post-fact world;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The global uncertainty that would accompany a Trump presidency in the form of a more isolationist and burden sharing relationship with US allies and</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The disaffection with the United States felt across Latin America in light of the anti-hispanic and anti-Mexican rhetoric that was crassly exploited for political gain.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the Q&amp;A session, participants pondered the impact of FBI investigations into Hillary <img class="alignright wp-image-3192" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15039482_1333205440032014_2138696706444697529_o-600x450.jpg" alt="15039482_1333205440032014_2138696706444697529_o" width="355" height="266" />Clinton’s emails, how the rhetoric of the campaign was being received outside US and the continued viability of a two party system given Trump’s candidacy on the Republican party.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Much attention was also focused on the rise of highly populist political discourse in an age of austerity and the willingness of the disaffected and disenfranchised middle classes to accept post-factual discourse, often driven by a “fake news” originating over social media. </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consistent with polling, panelists at the Asian Centre roundtable predicted a Trump defeat. However, the result has shown otherwise.  The Centre will continue to monitor the impact of the Trump presidency in Asia. </span></p>', 'The 2016 US Elections: Change At Last?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3193-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 01:33:39', '2016-12-22 01:33:39', '', 3193, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3193-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3215, 5, '2016-12-22 01:37:03', '2016-12-22 01:37:03', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York-based Japanese photographer and anti-death penalty<img class="alignright wp-image-3176" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o" width="218" height="164" /> activist Toshi Kazama held a photo exhibition and discussion of his work on 11 October 2016 at The Sukosol Hotel. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre facilitated the discussion and networking session following Mr Kazama’s presentation which focused on how he uses photography as a tool to express his point of view on human rights and specifically on the death penalty.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3175 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o-600x345.jpg" alt="14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o" width="354" height="203" /></span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">A diverse crowd of about 35 people came together to listen to Mr Kazama narrate the stories behind each picture exhibited; those of people on death row and the execution methods in various countries. Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan managed the audience’’s queries on Mr. Kazama’s perspective on the use of the death penalty in the ASEAN region.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3214" align="alignleft" width="355"]<img class="wp-image-3214" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14717235_1305365989482626_7800097046532877793_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14717235_1305365989482626_7800097046532877793_n" width="355" height="266" /> Asia Centre''s Dr. Robin Ramcharan facilitating the Q&amp;A[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key questions from the audience centred around events in the Philippines and Indonesia that\r\nhave reignited the debate on the the use of the death penalty to tackle crime. Other issues raised by the audience touched on the morality of the death penalty and the role of the media.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This audience discussion was followed by a networking session where participants could view the  photo exhibition and further their conversations with Mr. Kazama.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3178" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n-360x480.jpg" alt="14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n" width="160" height="214" />The Focus on Life discussion and photo exhibition was part of the End Crime Not Life regional campaign against the death penalty which will continue its tour through major cities in ASEAN. You can learn more about the campaign at the following link: </span><a href="http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/</span></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo exhibition, discussion and networking was a parallel event to the SEAHRN 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia facilitated by Asia Centre. </span></p>', 'Asia Centre Facilitates Focus On Life Discussion', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3174-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 01:37:03', '2016-12-22 01:37:03', '', 3174, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3174-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3217, 5, '2016-12-22 01:41:40', '2016-12-22 01:41:40', '<h2><strong>International Education Programme (IEP)</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The International Education Programme (IEP) is a specially designed curriculum for students to take part in academic, cultural and professional activities in key destination countries abroad. The IEP includes in-class instruction, educational trips to local universities as well as site visits to professional and community establishments. The Asia Centre aims to provide students with a holistic overview of the world and to better prepare them for global citizenship.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IEP Bangkok (Thailand)</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">IEP Bangkok exposes students to the emerging ASEAN Economic Community and its strategic connection to Asia and the rest of the world. Located in the heart of Thailand, Bangkok is one of Asia’s most popular cities, with deep historical, economic and political significance. A truly global city, Bangkok hosts a variety of multinational companies, United Nations agencies as well as international and nonprofit organisations. Bangkok is also fast becoming a regional educational hub and is home to some of Thailand’s foremost tertiary institutions such as Bangkok University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University and Thammasat University. Drawing on the diversity and opportunities that this capital city presents, IEP Bangkok connects students to these networks through its various programmes.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Programme Structure</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">IEP offers specialised courses within a suite of programmes on Asian culture and international studies, business and entrepreneurship, development and the nonprofit sector, media and communications and others. Individual courses within the programmes can be designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Courses can be structured as credit-bearing courses to meet the transferability of credit and the curriculum requirements of students’ home institutions. Specialised courses can also be run as non-credit bearing courses. Each programme typically can run for between 1 to 4 weeks. Courses are run on-demand.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Teaching Methods</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">IEP employs a mixture of lecture, discussion and practical application, facilitated by noted academics and leading practitioners. Most of the instruction and advising will take place on-site at the Asia Centre’s facilities. This will be complemented by guest lectures at selected Bangkok-based universities, professional visits and experiential learning trips. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge they gain through practical exercises, group work and assessments.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Teaching Materials </strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The course outline will be delivered to students via email in advance of their arrival. Asia Centre will also provide e-learning material in the form of preparatory readings and notes, to give students an introduction and background to the topics that will be covered. We will also provide a supplementary reading list for students who wish to do some independent study on the topics covered in the course outline. The remaining course material such as copies of teaching presentations, handouts and worksheets will be given out at the start of the course. Students will be encouraged to take their own notes and to actively engage in class discussions and activities.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th">info@asiacentre.co.th</a></p>', 'International Educational Programme', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2171-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 01:41:40', '2016-12-22 01:41:40', '', 2171, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2171-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3224, 5, '2016-12-22 01:46:46', '2016-12-22 01:46:46', '<h2><strong>International Education Programme (IEP)</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The International Education Programme (IEP) is a specially designed curriculum for students to take part in academic, cultural and professional activities in key destination countries abroad. The IEP includes in-class instruction, educational trips to local universities as well as site visits to professional and community establishments. The Asia Centre aims to provide students with a holistic overview of the world and to better prepare them for global citizenship.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IEP Bangkok (Thailand)</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3221 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14914826_10202859464004726_798943903_n-600x444.jpg" alt="14914826_10202859464004726_798943903_n" width="354" height="262" />IEP Bangkok exposes students to the emerging ASEAN Economic Community and its strategic\r\nconnection to Asia and the rest of the world. Located in the heart of Thailand, Bangkok is one of Asia’s most popular cities, with deep historical, economic and political significance. A truly global city, Bangkok hosts a variety of multinational companies, United Nations agencies as well as international and nonprofit organisations. Bangkok is also fast becoming a regional educational hub and is home to some of Thailand’s foremost tertiary institutions such as Bangkok University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University and Thammasat University. Drawing on the diversity and opportunities that this capital city presents, IEP Bangkok connects students to these networks through its various programmes.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Programme Structure</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright  wp-image-3222" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14886183_10202859479245107_1525629335_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14886183_10202859479245107_1525629335_n" width="366" height="275" />IEP offers specialised courses within a suite of programmes on Asian culture and international studies, business and entrepreneurship, development and the nonprofit sector, media and communications and others. Individual courses within the programmes can be designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Courses can be structured as credit-bearing courses to meet the transferability of credit and the curriculum requirements of students’ home institutions. Specialised courses can also be run as non-credit bearing courses. Each programme typically can run for between 1 to 4 weeks. Courses are run on-demand.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img class="alignright  wp-image-3156" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n-270x480.jpg" alt="14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n" width="148" height="263" />Teaching Methods</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">IEP employs a mixture of lecture, discussion and practical application, facilitated by noted academics and leading practitioners. Most of the instruction and advising will take place on-site at the Asia Centre’s facilities. This will be complemented by guest lectures at selected Bangkok-based universities, professional visits and experiential learning trips. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge they gain through practical exercises, group work and assessments.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Teaching Materials </strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3220 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_20160922_101630_1-600x337.jpg" alt="img_20160922_101630_1" width="303" height="170" />The course outline will be delivered to students via email in advance of their arrival. Asia Centre will also provide e-learning material in the form of preparatory readings and notes, to give students an introduction and background to the topics that will be covered. We will also provide a supplementary reading list for students who wish to do some independent study on the topics covered in the course outline. The remaining course material such as copies of teaching presentations, handouts and worksheets will be given out at the start of the course. Students will be encouraged to take their own notes and to actively engage in class discussions and activities.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th">info@asiacentre.co.th</a></p>', 'International Educational Programme', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2171-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 01:46:46', '2016-12-22 01:46:46', '', 2171, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2171-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3225, 5, '2016-12-22 01:50:55', '2016-12-22 01:50:55', '<h2><strong>International Education Programme (IEP)</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The International Education Programme (IEP) is a specially designed curriculum for students to take part in academic, cultural and professional activities in key destination countries abroad. The IEP includes in-class instruction, educational trips to local universities as well as site visits to professional and community establishments. The Asia Centre aims to provide students with a holistic overview of the world and to better prepare them for global citizenship.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IEP Bangkok (Thailand)</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3221 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14914826_10202859464004726_798943903_n-600x444.jpg" alt="14914826_10202859464004726_798943903_n" width="354" height="262" />IEP Bangkok exposes students to the emerging ASEAN Economic Community and its strategic\r\nconnection to Asia and the rest of the world. Located in the heart of Thailand, Bangkok is one of Asia’s most popular cities, with deep historical, economic and political significance. A truly global city, Bangkok hosts a variety of multinational companies, United Nations agencies as well as international and nonprofit organisations. Bangkok is also fast becoming a regional educational hub and is home to some of Thailand’s foremost tertiary institutions such as Bangkok University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University and Thammasat University. Drawing on the diversity and opportunities that this capital city presents, IEP Bangkok connects students to these networks through its various programmes.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Programme Structure</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3222" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14886183_10202859479245107_1525629335_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14886183_10202859479245107_1525629335_n" width="366" height="275" />IEP offers specialised courses within a suite of programmes on Asian culture and international studies, business and entrepreneurship, development and the nonprofit sector, media and communications and others. Individual courses within the programmes can be designed to meet the specific needs of our clients. Courses can be structured as credit-bearing courses to meet the transferability of credit and the curriculum requirements of students’ home institutions. Specialised courses can also be run as non-credit bearing courses. Each programme typically can run for between 1 to 4 weeks. Courses are run on-demand.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img class="alignright wp-image-3156" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n-270x480.jpg" alt="14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n" width="148" height="263" />Teaching Methods</strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">IEP employs a mixture of lecture, discussion and practical application, facilitated by noted academics and leading practitioners. Most of the instruction and advising will take place on-site at the Asia Centre’s facilities. This will be complemented by guest lectures at selected Bangkok-based universities, professional visits and experiential learning trips. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge they gain through practical exercises, group work and assessments.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Teaching Materials </strong></h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3220 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_20160922_101630_1-600x337.jpg" alt="img_20160922_101630_1" width="303" height="170" />The course outline will be delivered to students via email in advance of their arrival. Asia Centre will also provide e-learning material in the form of preparatory readings and notes, to give students an introduction and background to the topics that will be covered. We will also provide a supplementary reading list for students who wish to do some independent study on the topics covered in the course outline. The remaining course material such as copies of teaching presentations, handouts and worksheets will be given out at the start of the course. Students will be encouraged to take their own notes and to actively engage in class discussions and activities.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">To learn more about our 2 week Media &amp; Communications Workshop <a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/news/latest-news/media-communications-workshop-2016/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">For more information please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@asiacentre.co.th">info@asiacentre.co.th</a></p>', 'International Educational Programme', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2171-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 01:50:55', '2016-12-22 01:50:55', '', 2171, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2171-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3228, 6, '2016-12-22 05:53:41', '2016-12-22 05:53:41', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">\nSpark Sessions: An Alternative Networking Event <img class="alignright wp-image-3126" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15181264_1350490221636869_5106384943070841109_n-600x400.jpg" alt="15181264_1350490221636869_5106384943070841109_n" width="390" height="260" />proved to be Asia Centre’s most popular event to date with over 70 participants taking part. This is the Centre’s new platform for connecting and exploring collaboration among civil society. Held on evening of 25 November at Asia Centre’s premises, the event also provided youth participants with the opportunity to talk with representatives from NGOs and civil society about volunteer and internship opportunities. It was also an opportunity to learn about the key projects that these organisations have lined up for 2017. </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_3128" align="alignleft" width="319"]<img class="wp-image-3128" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15196018_1351322344886990_3955904930894907268_o-600x400.jpg" alt="Students visiting organisation booths and interacting with representatives." width="319" height="212" /> Students visiting organisation booths and interacting with representatives.[/caption]\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spark Sessions provided a much needed civic space for members of the Bangkok community to converse, connect and engage with organizations such as  ALTSEAN-Burma, UNESCO Bangkok, Amnesty International Regional Office, Forum-Asia, IOM-X, The Thai Committee for Refugees Foundation and Boat People SOS. </span></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignright" width="310"]<img class="wp-image-3125" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15168807_1351353578217200_4300539616157149004_o-600x400.jpg" alt="15168807_1351353578217200_4300539616157149004_o" width="310" height="206" /> Forum Asia sharing their projects for 2017.[/caption]\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The programme was designed to to create relaxed atmosphere to let ideas flow, and for people to mix and talk easily. The main activities consisted of information sharing and networking through each organization’s stands which displayed brochures, movies, books and campaigns along with information on areas for youth involvement and collaboration.</span></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_3127" align="alignleft" width="359"]<img class="wp-image-3127" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15181600_1350490241636867_8475522455204204596_n-600x400.jpg" alt="15181600_1350490241636867_8475522455204204596_n" width="359" height="239" /> Winners of the Best Photo Contest![/caption]\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In keeping with the inclusive and celebratory tone of the event, Asia Centre created a photo corner where participants got creative with props and signs in the hopes of winning the best photo of the night award.</p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Spark Sessions is a new format of event for Asia Centre, on that is centred on interactive exchange, community building and youth involvement. From the buzz in the air and eagerness to embark on the next step of engagement through volunteering, internships and collaborative ventures, Spark Sessions is set to become a regular feature on the Asia Centre calendar.</p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stay tuned for the next instalment!</span></p>', 'Spark Sessions #1', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3122-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 05:53:41', '2016-12-22 05:53:41', '', 3122, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3122-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3233, 6, '2016-12-22 11:03:09', '2016-12-22 11:03:09', '<p style="text-align: justify;">Asia<img class="wp-image-3065 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14918847_1326888830663675_4103291665663509381_o-600x460.jpg" alt="14918847_1326888830663675_4103291665663509381_o" width="357" height="274" /> Centre will be launching a brand new event series called - Spark Sessions - designed to provide a platform for individuals to connect, inspire and build community. Spark Sessions go beyond your average networking sessions, because at Asia Centre we believe in doing things differently. Forget the fussy ties, rehearsed pitches and name card collecting. We’re opting for connection, conversation and genuine engagement.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The inaugural edition of the Spark Sessions will focus on engaging youth. Asia Centre invites university students from all disciplines to an informal and free get together to interact with representatives from international organizations, NGOs, social enterprises and civil society.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #993300;">IF YOU ARE</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: #993300;"> A STUDENT, RESEARCHER OR SOMEONE INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SPARK SESSIONS OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO</span>\r\n</span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Better understand some of the critical issues tackled by international organizations, NGOs, social enterprises and civil society</span></li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Browse through the “community centre” where attending organisations will set up stands</span></li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Ask questions and explore internship opportunities</span></li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Be a part of a socially engaged community and discover how you can contribute</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style="color: #993300;">IF YOU ARE A BANGKOK BASED NGO, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATION OR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, SPARK SESSIONS OFFERS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Connect, Converse and Engage with representatives from Bangkok based international organisations, NGOs, civil society and social enterprise. We hope that this platform can SPARK cooperation and new collaborative projects between organisations.</li>\r\n 	<li>Engage with young talents and university students</li>\r\n 	<li>Connect with prospective interns who are passionate about your cause</li>\r\n 	<li>Raise awareness about your organisation, its objectives and projects for the coming year</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAttendance is free, light refreshments and snacks will be provided.\r\n\r\nIf your organisation is interested in participating in this event, please contact us at contact@asiacentre.co.th.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/215682748843461/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3069" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/facebook-like-share-ss-1920-600x338.png" alt="facebook-like-share-ss-1920" width="213" height="120" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEJqCVS2iZz9xlu0VmHEGpaDrHIBPSaqpVjnH2PA84Zf-_xQ/viewform" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3070" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/register-now-button55286-600x128.png" alt="register-now-button55286" width="352" height="75" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis event is supported by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Southeast Asia.<img class="wp-image-3062 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/hbs-logo-separate2-600x443.jpg" alt="hbs-logo-separate2" width="113" height="84" />', 'Spark Sessions: An Alternative Networking Event (past event)', '', 'trash', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3233__trashed', '', '', '2017-01-10 14:11:26', '2017-01-10 07:11:26', '', 0, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/?p=3233', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(3237, 6, '2016-12-22 11:12:46', '2016-12-22 11:12:46', '<b>A Political Utopia called Singapore: </b><b>Will the PAP stay in power another 50 years?</b>\n\n<b>\n</b><img class=" wp-image-2410 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Singapore-Election-Ballot-Box.jpg" alt="Singapore Election Ballot Box" width="285" height="167" />\n\nSince its independence in 1965, Singapore has been continuously governed by the People''s Action Party (PAP) as it won every General Election. In the 2011 General Election, the PAP won 60.1% of the valid votes the lowest in its entire election history fueling discussion of political change in the city-state.  But in the 2015 General Election, the PAP dramatically increased their vote share to  69.9% of the valid ballots cast, surprising even some of its own party candidates. Is the PAP''s landslide victory at the recent polls irrefutable proof that Singaporeans still want the PAP to stay in power indefinitely? Has the PAP won elections fair and square?  Jeannette, an opposition politician who contested against the PAP candidate in both the 2011 and 2015 General Election, offers her perspective of politics in Singapore.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Speaker</b>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class=" wp-image-2409 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jeanette.png" alt="Jeanette" width="216" height="185" />Jeannette Aruldoss is a lawyer and opposition politician from Singapore.  She entered politics in 2009 when she joined an opposition political party.  She subsequently ran at the 2011 General Election as a candidate of the National Solidarity Party (NSP) against the incumbent PAP Member of Parliament at the Single Member Constituency seat of Mountbatten (Mountbatten SMC).</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Jeannette served as NSP’s Vice-President from July 2011 to October 2013 and as NSP’s Secretary General from October 2013 to January 2015.  At the 2015 General Election, Jeannette returned to contest the seat at Mountbatten SMC, this time as a candidate of the Singapore People’s Party.</span>\n\n<span style="font-weight: 400;">Jeannette, 52 is a full-time practising lawyer of 27 years'' standing.  She is happily married to a non-lawyer and has four children aged 18 to 26.  She shares her socio-political views at her blog at </span><a href="http://jeannettechongaruldoss.blogspot.sg/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://jeannettechongaruldoss.blogspot.sg/</span></a>\n\n&nbsp;', 'A Political Utopia Called Singapore', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2408-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-12-22 11:12:46', '2016-12-22 11:12:46', '', 2408, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/2408-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(3243, 6, '2017-01-20 16:12:16', '2017-01-20 09:12:16', '[row]\n\n[column col="4"]\n<h6><a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/asia-centre/" target="_blank">ABOUT</a></h6>\nThe Asia Centre, registered as an educational enterprise in 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand, seeks to connect peoples and regions through collaborative partnerships.\n<h6>SOCIAL ENTERPRISE</h6>\nOperating as a social enterprise it aims to enhance its partners’ communications capacity, global networking, knowledge base, research skills and training capacity.\n<h6>SERVICES</h6>\nWe provide consultancy and advisory services for academic and professional development, communications and outreach, research and publications, development and technical assistance to educational institutions, international organizations, non-profit organizations and other institutions in the private and public sector.\n\n[/column]\n\n[column col="4"]\n<h6>UPCOMING EVENTS</h6>\n[upcoming_events items_number="5"]\n<h6></h6>\n[/column]\n\n[column col="4"]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[wpdevart_like_box profile_id="asiacentre.co.th" animation_efect="none" show_border="show" border_color="#fff" stream="show" connections="show" width="350" height="450" header="small" cover_photo="show" locale="en_US"]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/imUfXuJaHgo" width="300" height="250" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>\n\n[/column]\n\n[/row]\n\n[gap height="40"]', '3 columns for home page', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '320-autosave-v1', '', '', '2017-01-20 16:12:16', '2017-01-20 09:12:16', '', 320, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/320-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3245, 6, '2016-12-23 10:21:34', '2016-12-23 10:21:34', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\nSpark Sessions: An Alternative Networking Event <img class="alignright wp-image-3126" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15181264_1350490221636869_5106384943070841109_n-600x400.jpg" alt="15181264_1350490221636869_5106384943070841109_n" width="390" height="260" />proved to be Asia Centre’s most popular event to date with over 70 participants taking part. This is the Centre’s new platform for connecting and exploring collaboration among civil society. Held on evening of 25 November at Asia Centre’s premises, the event also provided youth participants with the opportunity to talk with representatives from NGOs and civil society about volunteer and internship opportunities. It was also an opportunity to learn about the key projects that these organisations have lined up for 2017. </span></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3128" align="alignleft" width="319"]<img class="wp-image-3128" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15196018_1351322344886990_3955904930894907268_o-600x400.jpg" alt="15196018_1351322344886990_3955904930894907268_o" width="319" height="212" /> Students visiting organisation booths and interacting with representatives.[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Spark Sessions provided a much needed civic space for members of the Bangkok community to converse, connect and engage with organizations such as  ALTSEAN-Burma, UNESCO Bangkok, Amnesty International Regional Office, Forum-Asia, IOM-X, The Thai Committee for Refugees Foundation and Boat People SOS. </span></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignright" width="310"]<img class="wp-image-3125" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15168807_1351353578217200_4300539616157149004_o-600x400.jpg" alt="15168807_1351353578217200_4300539616157149004_o" width="310" height="206" /> Forum Asia sharing their projects for 2017.[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The programme was designed to to create relaxed atmosphere to let ideas flow, and for people to mix and talk easily. The main activities consisted of information sharing and networking through each organization’s stands which displayed brochures, movies, books and campaigns along with information on areas for youth involvement and collaboration.</span></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3127" align="alignleft" width="359"]<img class="wp-image-3127" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15181600_1350490241636867_8475522455204204596_n-600x400.jpg" alt="15181600_1350490241636867_8475522455204204596_n" width="359" height="239" /> Winners of the Best Photo Contest![/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">In keeping with the inclusive and celebratory tone of the event, Asia Centre created a photo corner where participants got creative with props and signs in the hopes of winning the best photo of the night award.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">Spark Sessions is a new format of event for Asia Centre, on that is centred on interactive exchange, community building and youth involvement. From the buzz in the air and eagerness to embark on the next step of engagement through volunteering, internships and collaborative ventures, Spark Sessions is set to become a regular feature on the Asia Centre calendar.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stay tuned for the next instalment!</span></p>', 'Spark Sessions #1', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3122-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:21:34', '2016-12-23 10:21:34', '', 3122, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3122-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(3246, 6, '2016-12-23 10:29:31', '2016-12-23 10:29:31', '<p style="text-align: justify;">On the eve of the historic vote, Asia Centre convened a roundtable to discuss perspectives and predictions on the outcome of the US Presidential Elections. Entitled, “The 2016 US Elections: Change At Last?” the event was held in partnership with the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA).</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The roundtable panel featured a former US a<img class="alignright wp-image-3190" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15000245_1333205466698678_6490108670422864360_o-600x393.jpg" alt="15000245_1333205466698678_6490108670422864360_o" width="360" height="236" />mbassador, academics of various nationalities and disciplines and a journalist. All discussants provided their insight and analysis on the campaign period, what they saw as key determinants of the election and the impact the results would have on Asia.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Margaret MacMillion, Former Ambassador of the United States to Rwanda discussed the foreign policy implications. Kevin Downey form Thammasat University and Jerimiah Morris from Mahidol University International College, both American nationals living and teaching in Thailand, discussed the political system in the US and political discourse in a “post-fact” world. Pablo Ramirez, Bangkok University, a Mexican national, examined campaign rhetoric towards hispanics and its meaning for Mexico - US relations. Mike Raomanachai from AAJA shared his experiences covering the Democratic convention during previous elections and discussed the role that media coverage and social media in particular has played.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class=" wp-image-3191 aligncenter" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15016445_1333205746698650_8976982019918068679_o-600x466.jpg" alt="15016445_1333205746698650_8976982019918068679_o" width="316" height="245" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salient points raised during the discussion included: </span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The dissonance between the elites and the electorate;</span></li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The inherent two-party nature of the US electoral system and the adaptability of the Republican Party despite current internal difficulties;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">As during the Brexit debate in the UK, the American electoral campaign  discourse was far removed from facts on the ground;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The pressures imposed by populist forces on the independence of media in a post-fact world;</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The global uncertainty that would accompany a Trump presidency in the form of a more isolationist and burden sharing relationship with US allies and</li>\r\n 	<li style="text-align: justify;">The disaffection with the United States felt across Latin America in light of the anti-hispanic and anti-Mexican rhetoric that was crassly exploited for political gain.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the Q&amp;A session, participants pondered the impact of FBI investigations into Hillary <img class="alignright wp-image-3192" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15039482_1333205440032014_2138696706444697529_o-600x450.jpg" alt="15039482_1333205440032014_2138696706444697529_o" width="355" height="266" />Clinton’s emails, how the rhetoric of the campaign was being received outside US and the continued viability of a two party system given Trump’s candidacy on the Republican party.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Much attention was also focused on the rise of highly populist political discourse in an age of austerity and the willingness of the disaffected and disenfranchised middle classes to accept post-factual discourse, often driven by a “fake news” originating over social media. </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consistent with polling, panelists at the Asian Centre roundtable predicted a Trump defeat. However, the result has shown otherwise.  The Centre will continue to monitor the impact of the Trump presidency in Asia. </span></p>', 'The 2016 US Elections: Change At Last?', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3193-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:29:31', '2016-12-23 10:29:31', '', 3193, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3193-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3247, 6, '2016-12-23 10:36:18', '2016-12-23 10:36:18', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York-based Japanese photographer and anti-death penalty<img class="alignright wp-image-3176" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o-600x450.jpg" alt="14692067_1305368372815721_7421157843130629890_o" width="218" height="164" /> activist Toshi Kazama held a photo exhibition and discussion of his work on 11 October 2016 at The Sukosol Hotel. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre facilitated the discussion and networking session following Mr Kazama’s presentation which focused on how he uses photography as a tool to express his point of view on human rights and specifically on the death penalty.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3175 alignright" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o-600x345.jpg" alt="14680837_1305365772815981_4734870401466601176_o" width="354" height="203" /></span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">A diverse crowd of about 35 people came together to listen to Mr Kazama narrate the stories behind each picture exhibited; those of people on death row and the execution methods in various countries. Asia Centre’s Dr. Robin Ramcharan managed the audience’’s queries on Mr. Kazama’s perspective on the use of the death penalty in the ASEAN region.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_3214" align="alignleft" width="355"]<img class="wp-image-3214" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14717235_1305365989482626_7800097046532877793_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14717235_1305365989482626_7800097046532877793_n" width="355" height="266" /> Asia Centre''s Dr. Robin Ramcharan facilitating the Q&amp;A[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key questions from the audience centred around events in the Philippines and Indonesia that\r\nhave reignited the debate on the the use of the death penalty to tackle crime. Other issues raised by the audience touched on the morality of the death penalty and the role of the media.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This audience discussion was followed by a networking session where participants could view the  photo exhibition and further their conversations with Mr. Kazama.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="alignright wp-image-3178" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n-360x480.jpg" alt="14725642_1305365979482627_6934809242565258751_n" width="160" height="214" />The Focus on Life discussion and photo exhibition was part of the End Crime Not Life regional campaign against the death penalty which will continue its tour through major cities in ASEAN. You can learn more about the campaign at the following link: </span><a href="http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.endcrimenotlife.com/</span></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo exhibition, discussion and networking was a parallel event to the SEAHRN 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia facilitated by Asia Centre. </span></p>', 'Asia Centre Facilitates Focus On Life Discussion', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3174-revision-v1', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:36:18', '2016-12-23 10:36:18', '', 3174, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3174-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3249, 6, '2016-12-23 10:37:33', '2016-12-23 10:37:33', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From 19 to 30 September 2016, Asia Centre held a Media &amp; Communications Workshop for <img class="alignright wp-image-3089" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o-600x444.jpg" alt="14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o" width="399" height="295" />students from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. The two week experiential learning programme was designed to give students an introduction to the Asian media landscape, hone their practical skills and undertake a multimedia project of their own.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The programme kicked off with an orientation to the course and brainstorming for their media project under the guidance of Asia Centre’s Dr. James Gomez and Dr Robin. Ramcharan. The group then participated in a team building scavenger hunt to help them work together and learn to navigate Bangkok.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class=" wp-image-3158 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14364622_1283840524968506_3090058256514272589_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14364622_1283840524968506_3090058256514272589_n" width="295" height="221" />Classroom sessions during the first week were focused on understanding the marketing and communication strategies for businesses. Bamboo Labs, a social media and digital marketing start-up introduced students to their latest software designed to help people who are learning English. They introduced their product and discussed some of the challenges in getting it to the target markets. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students also participated in a session facilitated by </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brice Degeyter from The Football Agency, a</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sports sponsorship and activation company using the platform of football to attract, connect and engage with the consumers in Asia.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond the classroom, students were able to network with journalists, political commentators and academics at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand. The highlight of the event was a panel discussion on Religious Tolerance in Thailand featuring Mrs Angkhana Neelapaijit, a Commissioner from the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">They also visited the ASEAN Cultural Centre <img class="alignright wp-image-3159" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15356032_10157758692690307_796600347_n-600x450.jpg" alt="15356032_10157758692690307_796600347_n" width="295" height="221" />which provided an excellent introduction to the diversity of the region and the historical linkages between Southeast Asian countries through trade as well as the spread of religion and colonisation.  Beyond the fun of the interactive exhibitions on national costumes and glimpses into the food and flavours of Southeast Asia, the visit also provided critical information on the populations, politics and present day conditions in the region.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3090 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14352502_1286411821378043_4165059938118413393_o-600x336.jpg" alt="14352502_1286411821378043_4165059938118413393_o" width="418" height="234" />Their introduction to the Thai media landscape came in the form of a visit to Voice TV, one of the country''s most popular news and variety channels. Students got the opportunity to tour the studios, witness a live broadcast and field their questions to Voice TV’s lead news anchor Teerat Ratanasevi.  </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Week one of the workshop rounded off with students pitching their projects to their advisors who provided advice and critique on their objectives and strategies for carrying out their multimedia projects.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the second week of the workshop, a visit to the Thai Public Broadcasting Service allowed students to understand some of the challenges of producing critical content in the context of shrinking civil and political space for discourse. They also toured the studios and spoke with staff in the television and radio broadcasting departments. They were able to network with students and faculty at Stenden University, Thailand during a discussion on academic and industry collaboration.  </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students spent much of the week venturing out into the big city to <img class="alignright wp-image-3156" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n-270x480.jpg" alt="14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n" width="184" height="327" />conduct their interviews and take photos and videos for their final project. Navigating the bustling alleyways of Chinatown was an excellent opportunity to understand the dynamics of the different communities within Bangkok and to contemplate the impact of China on the region. They also toured areas relevant to their particular subject matter.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\n<img class="wp-image-3161 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15397589_10157758692590307_1481510794_o-600x450.jpg" alt="15397589_10157758692590307_1481510794_o" width="335" height="251" />At the end of the week the students presented their findings to a panel of experts including journalists, media and communications experts and lecturers. The topics covered in the multimedia projects displayed a diverse and nuanced appreciation of Bangkok, from its train system to the everyday experiences of Muslim minorities and the off the beaten track adventures of backpackers. Presented through storytelling, short videos and photo essays, the students also made efforts to uncover lessons that could apply to their own lives in Bangladesh, from developing Bangladesh as the next budget travel hotspot to inclusive urban planning strategies.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">\r\nThe workshop was structured to include learning  and practical components with in-class activities complemented by learning visits to media companies and opportunities to network and interact with industry professionals. At the end to two weeks the students displayed critical thinking, developed insight into the media landscape and understood the context surrounding each story. They also demonstrated their professional skills and competencies in interviewing, photography and video editing in the execution of their projects.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asia Centre will be running the <a href="http://asiacentre.co.th/event/media-communications-workshop/" target="_blank">Media &amp; Communications Workshop </a>on a regular basis, if you are interested in honing your professional skills as a budding journalist, building your network in media and communications and  learning to think critically about issues facing the region, sign up for our next workshop from 9-20th January 2017.</span></p>', 'Media & Communications Workshop 2016', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3157-autosave-v1', '', '', '2016-12-23 10:37:33', '2016-12-23 10:37:33', '', 3157, 'http://asiacentre.co.th/other/3157-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(3250, 6, '2016-12-23 10:37:39', '2016-12-23 10:37:39', '<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From 19 to 30 September 2016, Asia Centre held a Media &amp; Communications Workshop for <img class="alignright wp-image-3089" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o-600x444.jpg" alt="14500703_10210243375978781_116785850124513616_o" width="399" height="295" />students from the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. The two week experiential learning programme was designed to give students an introduction to the Asian media landscape, hone their practical skills and undertake a multimedia project of their own.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;">The programme kicked off with an orientation to the course and brainstorming for their media project under the guidance of Asia Centre’s Dr. James Gomez and Dr Robin. Ramcharan. The group then participated in a team building scavenger hunt to help them work together and learn to navigate Bangkok.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class=" wp-image-3158 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14364622_1283840524968506_3090058256514272589_n-600x450.jpg" alt="14364622_1283840524968506_3090058256514272589_n" width="295" height="221" />Classroom sessions during the first week were focused on understanding the marketing and communication strategies for businesses. Bamboo Labs, a social media and digital marketing start-up introduced students to their latest software designed to help people who are learning English. They introduced their product and discussed some of the challenges in getting it to the target markets. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students also participated in a session facilitated by </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brice Degeyter from The Football Agency, a</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sports sponsorship and activation company using the platform of football to attract, connect and engage with the consumers in Asia.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond the classroom, students were able to network with journalists, political commentators and academics at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand. The highlight of the event was a panel discussion on Religious Tolerance in Thailand featuring Mrs Angkhana Neelapaijit, a Commissioner from the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">They also visited the ASEAN Cultural Centre <img class="alignright wp-image-3159" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15356032_10157758692690307_796600347_n-600x450.jpg" alt="15356032_10157758692690307_796600347_n" width="295" height="221" />which provided an excellent introduction to the diversity of the region and the historical linkages between Southeast Asian countries through trade as well as the spread of religion and colonisation.  Beyond the fun of the interactive exhibitions on national costumes and glimpses into the food and flavours of Southeast Asia, the visit also provided critical information on the populations, politics and present day conditions in the region.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img class="wp-image-3090 alignleft" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/14352502_1286411821378043_4165059938118413393_o-600x336.jpg" alt="14352502_1286411821378043_4165059938118413393_o" width="418" height="234" />Their introduction to the Thai media landscape came in the form of a visit to Voice TV, one of the country''s most popular news and variety channels. Students got the opportunity to tour the studios, witness a live broadcast and field their questions to Voice TV’s lead news anchor Teerat Ratanasevi.  </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Week one of the workshop rounded off with students pitching their projects to their advisors who provided advice and critique on their objectives and strategies for carrying out their multimedia projects.</span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the second week of the workshop, a visit to the Thai Public Broadcasting Service allowed students to understand some of the challenges of producing critical content in the context of shrinking civil and political space for discourse. They also toured the studios and spoke with staff in the television and radio broadcasting departments. They were able to network with students and faculty at Stenden University, Thailand during a discussion on academic and industry collaboration.  </span></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students spent much of the week venturing out into the big city to <img class="alignright wp-image-3156" src="http://asiacentre.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n-270x480.jpg" alt="14449052_10210243376938805_9012318743256930180_n" width="184" height="327" />conduct their interviews and take photos and videos for their final project. Navigating the bustling alleyways of Chinatown was an excellent opportunity to understand the dynamics of the different communities within Bangkok and to contemplate the impact of China on the region. 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