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Advancing Justice and Accountability in Southeast Asia: New Commissioned Research on Human Rights and Environment To Be Launched
Southeast Asia stands at the frontline of the global climate crisis, with rising sea levels, intensifying typhoons, prolonged droughts, and extreme flooding increasingly reshaping ecosystems, economies, and human livelihoods. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...
Myanmar’s Digital Authoritarianism and its Human Cost
Photo retrieved from: Access Now Since the 2021 coup, the Burmese military regime has systematically weaponized a multi-faceted digital repression strategy, such as internet shutdowns, surveillance, disinformation, and control of telecommunications, etc, to shrink...
SHAPE-SEA Recognizes Interns’ Contributions to Amplify Human Rights and Peace Research in SEA
As our interns complete their journey with SHAPE-SEA this October, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for their dedication, creativity, and meaningful contributions throughout their time with us. From July 29 to October 3, 2025, our interns at the Communications and...
SHAPE-SEA, AUN-HRE Collaborate for Youth Catalysts for Inclusive and Human Rights-Based Universities in SEA
SHAPE-SEA, in collaboration with regional partners, has launched the Youth Catalysts initiative, empowering students, researchers, and advocates to lead transformative change within their universities. Recognizing youth as central stakeholders in shaping inclusive and...
Sweden Supports South-South Cooperation through Research: SHAPE-SEA Strengthens Human Rights and Peace Education in Southeast Asia
Over the past decade, SHAPE-SEA has been at the forefront of enhancing South-South cooperation in higher education and research across Southeast Asia. Funded by Sweden through its long-term research cooperation strategy, the program supports universities to take an...
AUN-HRE Reaffirms Commitment to Human Rights-Based Universities and Strengthened Collaboration at 2025 Members’ Network Meeting
On 23 August 2025, members of the ASEAN University Network–Human Rights Education (AUN-HRE) convened at Ibis Hotel for their annual meeting, providing a dedicated space to reflect on ongoing efforts to advance human rights education across the region. The gathering...
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