Asia HRD Learning Hub Talk Series: Post Election Situation for HRD in Myanamr, Thailand, and Bangladesh Tuesday 21st April, 2026 2pm Thailand Time Human rights defenders (HRDs) play a crucial role in promoting democracy, protecting freedoms, and ensuring accountability, especially during elections. However, in the post-election period, they often face increased risks amid political tensions and restricted civic space. What challenges do HRDs encounter after elections, and how can we strengthen protection and solidarity? With Yingcheep Archanont from ilaw Dr Mon Mon Myat, peace studies Payap University ASM Nasiruddin Elan of ODHIKAR Indria Fernida of AJAR
60th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates 21st April 4pm Thailand time On 21st April 2026 at 4-5pm (Bangkok Time), SEA Junction in collaboration with media partners, Mizzima and The Irrawaddy, will hold the 60th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmr.This update is the aim of contributing to a greater understanding of the crisis situation there for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. The update aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the crisis situation in Myanmar for informed action in support of the democratic movement in the country and beyond. It is meant to be short informal dialogues with a speaker who provides an analysis of the latest events in the preceding two weeks for about 20 minutes before the moderator, SEA Junction’s Founder and Director Rosalia Sciortino, opens the floor for questions and answers. Our former speakers include Aung Zaw, Founder and Director of The Irrawaddy; Khin Ohmar, a well-known Peace and Security Advocate; Debbie Stothard, an active promoter of human rights in Burma and the ASEAN regions; May Zin Thaw, the founder of a local think tank institute Researchers’ Republic and Toe Zaw Latt, R&D consultant, Mizzima Media Group. On this November, Khin Ohmar, a well-known Peace and Security Advocate, will provide an analysis of the latest events. To participate, tune in for the monthly update planned for 18 March at 4-5pm (Bangkok Time) via Zoom ((Link: MyanmarUpdate2026) and Facebook Live on our page: SEA Junction, Mizzima-Myanmar News – English Edition, and The Irrawaddy – English Edition.
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@asia-ajar.bsky.social & Cross Cultural Foundation hold Talk: "Post Election Situation for HRD in Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh"
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@debbiestot.bsky.social & @liasciortino.bsky.social are back for @seajunction.bsky.social's 60th! #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Monthly Update
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