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EngageMedia is seeking qualified research associates from Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to contribute to a comparative analysis of environmental information control regimes in Asia-Pacific.
Against the backdrop of deteriorating internet freedom across the region, attendees collaborated to share knowledge, build skills, and develop strategies for digital resilience. The vibrant exchange of ideas revealed several interconnected themes that highlighted both the challenges facing the regional digital rights community and the creative, community-led responses emerging to address them.
The session brought together games with diverse formats and themes, united by a shared goal: making the complex and nuanced understanding of digital rights issues more accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
This article complements the first episode of Pretty Good Podcast Youth, featuring an interview with Activate Rights' founders on Bangladesh's student-led protests and their influence on youth's understanding of human and digital rights.
In this episode, Afifah Fitriyani Oceanto, Shoeb Abdullah, and Subinoy Mustofi Eron exchange insights on the student-led movements in Bangladesh and Indonesia and the power of solidarity and building community.
The 2024 elections test the resilience of democracy in various South and Southeast Asia countries. Youth voters play a pivotal role in these elections, and their engagement is a beacon of hope for democracy despite various challenges.
At a gaming festival organised by Goethe-Institut Indonesien, EngageMedia showcased a demo of 'Taksa: A Game on Disinformation,' which invites players to re-evaluate the role of critical thinking and digital literacy in combating disinformation.
The training session by EngageMedia and the Digital Trade Alliance with Indonesian CSOs emphasised the importance of data privacy and security, specifically in digital trade agreements, positioning them to better engage in future policy development.
CSOs need to consolidate and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that rights-based approaches are considered in AI governance. EngageMedia held the two-day training to strengthen civil society's position on AI governance in Indonesia.
