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Mission and Values

Which values are important for universities to uphold that reflect inclusivity and rights-based approach?

Governance & Structures

How do universities help in transforming the lives of communities they are located in/ engaging with?

Curriculum and Pedagogy

What governance structures and policies should be in place to facilitate inclusion, and uphold rights of members of the university community?

Research

How does research agenda and funding support that advances equity, address community needs, and sustainable futures be promoted?

Campus Culture

What does an enabling and inclusive campus and academic environment look like to you?

Community Engagement

How do universities help in transforming the lives of communities they are located in/ engaging with?

Youth Envisioning Inclusive and Human Rights-based Universities in Southeast Asia Competition

The ASEAN Community Vision 2025 envisioned ASEAN as a peaceful, stable, and people-centered regional community. Building on this foundation, the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 aspires to create a resilient, dynamic, innovative, and people-centered community that fosters economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental sustainability — all while upholding democracy, good governance, human rights, and the rule of law.

Higher education institutions have a crucial role to play in realizing this vision. Universities serve as catalysts for innovation and social change, making them key drivers in building a resilient and dynamic ASEAN community. 

The ASEAN University Network – Human Rights Education (AUN-HRE), the Strengthening Human Rights and Peace Research and Education in Southeast Asia (SHAPE-SEA) Program and the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP), Mahidol University, Thailand are launching an initiative to advance an integration of human rights and peace framework in higher education institutions in Southeast Asia.  In collaboration with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), we are calling for the participation of youth in envisioning inclusive and rights-based universities in Southeast Asia through a Vision Board competition. 

Join & Submit Your Entry Today!

Read the Submission Guidelines Below

 

Specifications

Please prepare your poster in a size of approximately 12 x 18 inches, either portrait or landscape orientation. Winning entries will be printed on sintra boards for exhibition purposes. This specification will also be included in the official guidelines moving forward.

Timeline

  • Submission deadline extended: 15 August 2025
  • Announcement of winners: 30 August 2025

The awardees will also get the opportunity of presenting their submission at a regional event curated by the organisers. 

Please note: There is no registration fee to join the competition.

Awards

First Prize: Cash Prize of THB 15,000 and Certificate of Recognition
Second Prize: Cash Prize of THB 10,000 and Certificate of Recognition
Third Prize: Cash Prize of THB 7,000 and Certificate of Recognition
Special Prize: Cash Prize of THB 7,000 and Certificate of Recognition.

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Awardees will also be given the exciting opportunity to present their submissions at a high-level regional event curated by the organisers. This platform will allow them to showcase their ideas and insights to a diverse audience of academics, practitioners, and fellow youth advocates, fostering meaningful dialogue and wider recognition for their work.

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