While we're doing maps, look at how much of Lebanon's farmland sits in the "Forward Defense Zone" which was also subject to this white phosphorus use.
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logo of the #MilkTeaAlliance calendar team. A cup with Milk Tea Alliance & the 3 finger salute on it with 3 steam trails in the Milk tea Alliance colours coming out of it (Orange, pink beige & grey beige)
That's all from us for now.
Thanks to everyone who sends us events to add, we getting real close to having highlighted 5000 events over the course of this project, we hope it is of help to our friends & allies doing the hard work.
With love & in solidarity.
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Lastly a short documentary "Hidden in Trees" about medical teams treating the victims of Junta attacks in Karen state by Matt Blauer. It shows the huge challenges faced & risks the medical teams take to provide medical care.
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Cover of Defending Democracy Mobilizing movements and new frontiers for citizen action Strategic Priorities on the Promotion and Protection of Asian Democracy Produced by the Asia Democracy Network & Innovation for Change - East Asia “Defending Democracy” is a synthesis of the various priority areas in defending and promoting democracy, identified by Asian pro-democracy stakeholders within a two-year process (2024-2025)
We highlighted Asia Democracy Networks launch event. Seemed appropriate to post the Asia Democracy Outcome Document they launching. Worth a read & #MilkTeaAlliance gets a mention 😁
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Then this week Wikipedia faces being cut off in Indonesia for non-compliance of the MR5 regulation. Wikimedia said it will hold talks with the Indonesian gov't but believes the regulation to "departs from international human rights norms"
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THAILAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS นัดหมายคดีมาตรา 112 16-24 2569 นัดหมายคดี เบ.9. 69 21 ศาลอาญา "กร" คอมเมนต์ในโพสต์เพจ "KTUK - คนไทยยูเค" เม.ย. ศาลอาญา 21-22 เม.ย. คอมเมนต์ในกลุ่มรอยัลลิสต์มาร์เก็ตเพลสฯ เมื่อวันที่ 19 w.ย. 2564 23 ทานตะวัน และพวกรวม 7 คน เม.ย. กิจกรรมทำโwa "ขบวนเสด็จสร้างความเดือดร้อนหรือไม่" ร่วมติดตาม, ให้กำลังใจ เพื่อนนักกิจกรรม/นักปกป้องสิทธิมนุษยชน
Other bits to highlight:
3 Lèse-Majesté cases in court this week in Thailand, Pui & Korn are both in court over social media comments, Tawan, Bam, Bai Pur & more for carrying out a poll about the royal procession. Bung was also a defendant in this case
#FreeOurFriends
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3. Series: Revolution and World Politics; 3.1 Revolutions are Back! by Prof. George Lawson Professor of International Relations, Australian National University (ANU) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10.00 – 12.00 Online *ZOOM Meeting 3.2 Lessons from the Zapatistas: From Armed Insurgency to People’s Autonomy by Prof. Lia Pinheiro Barbosa State University of Ceará (UECE), Brazil, and Social Research Institute (CUSRI), Chulalongkorn University & Prof. Peter Rosset ECOSUR Advanced Studies Institute, Chiapas, Mexico, and Social Research Institute (CUSRI), Chulalongkorn University Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10.00 – 12.00 Room 202, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University (Tha Prachan) 3.3 Myanmar’s Spring Revolution in the Context of World History by Dr. Charlie Thame Associate Professor in International Relations, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10.00 – 12.00 Room 202, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University (Tha Prachan) 3.4 Gen Z Protests in Asia: Autocratic Backlash, Repression, and Stagnation by Dr. Janjira Sombatpoonsiri Research Fellow, German Institute for Global and Area Studies; Assistant Professor at the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10.00 – 12.00 Room 202, Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University (Tha Prachan)
Waving Kites: Hong Kong Diaspora Cinema UK Tour, taking place in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Southampton, and London from April to May 2026, explores Hongkonger diasporic experiences across diverse moments and places. The tour forms part of a wider project on Hong Kong independent cinema led by the Chinese Independent Film Archive (CIFA) at Newcastle University, and is supported by the British Film Institute’s Screen Heritage Fund. Showcasing CIFA’s newly acquired Hong Kong film collection, the programme features fourteen screenings accompanied by post-screening Q&As or panel discussions, presented in art-house and independent cinemas, community venues, and university campuses across the UK. Bringing together three feature-length documentaries and a selection of short films, the programme traces a range of perspectives, from hope to disillusionment, separation and exploration, the struggle to settle, and reflections shaped by global capitalism and xenophobia. These films attend not only to those who have left, but also to those who remain; to building relationships in places that may feel unwelcoming; and to how migration can open paths to self-understanding. Together, they span diasporic experiences from the 1980s to more recent waves of emigration, moving between Hong Kong, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Collage of 3 film posters Simon Says, Simon Says 呼~ Lykke Til 祝君安好 The Dispute 原來我是不速客
Wed:
Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University hold 3rd in Seminar Series, Revolution & world Politics: "Myanmar’s Spring Revolution in the Context of World History" w/ @charliethame.bsky.social
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Waving Kites: Hong Kong Diaspora Cinema short films showcase in Edinburgh
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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.
Tues:
@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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Memperingati Hari Kartini dan Menjelang Sidang Putusan PTUN terhadap Fadli Zon-- TAK BISA DISANGKAL : Mengungkap Ideologi Kekerasan Negara Pada Fakta Perkosaan Massal Mei 98 Senin, 20 April 2026 | 13.00 - 15.00 WIB | tinyurl.com/TakBisaDisangkal-Mei98 ID Rapat : 873 7673 6428 | Sandi : Mei98 Saat ini kita masih dihadapkan pada fakta maraknya kasus-kasus kekerasan dan pelecehan seksual baik di kampus, tempat kerja, di rumah dan di lingkungan yang lain. Pola kekerasan yang terus berulang, proses penanganan yang tidak berperspektif korban, sanksi yang tidak memberikan efek jera pada pelaku. Situasi tersebut patut kita lihat *bukan sebagai kasus yang berdiri sendiri namun memiliki konteks yang erat dengan penyangkalan negara* pada fakta bahwa terdapat unsur kesengajaan dan perencanaan dalam menarget tubuh perempuan menjadi sasaran kekerasan. Salah satu penyangkalan tersebut adalah pada peristiwa perkosaan massal Mei 98. Meskipun telah terdapat temuan TGPF yang memperlihatkan adanya unsur kejahatan sistematis dalam peristiwa tersebut, penyangkalan terus terjadi, salah satunya melalui pernyataan Menteri Fadli Zon yang menolak istilah massal sehingga menghindari tanggung jawab negara dan melanggengkan impunitas pada pelaku. Memperingati Hari Kartini dan menjelang Sidang Gugatan Putusan PTUN pada Fadli Zon pada 21 April nanti, Perempuan Mahardhika mengajak kawan-kawan untuk hadir dalam Webinar diatas. Webinar ini bertujuan untuk menjadi ruang konsolidasi gagasan dalam melihat pola kekerasan yang terus berulang. Mari hadir dan bersama-sama memperkuat langkah perjuangan menghentikan segala bentuk kekerasan terhadap perempuan
隨意畫聚是一個對所有藝術家、插畫家,或任何喜歡畫畫的人開放的聚會,邀請大家一邊畫畫的同時一邊小酌聊天。 筆墨俱樂部(Pen Club)每月會於萬華區的「破曉咖啡 (DayBreak)」舉行兩次,皆在平日晚上。 「破曉咖啡(DayBreak)」是線上出版品「破土 (New Bloom)」的實體空間,並同時為每週舉辦一次的「Trif Trans Bar」的所在地。 — 時間:7-10 pm 無需入場費,但請點杯飲料支持空間的營運。感謝大家對我們的支持!地點:破曉咖啡 (台北市萬華區艋舺大道110號1樓)
New Bloom Dance Club returns! Come dance with us! Swing dance is a joyful dance that grew out of jazz music in the 1920s–40s, from the African American community in Harlem. You can dance with a partner or enjoy the music and dance solo. It’s very relaxed and full of improvisation. We will again hold a beginner-friendly class, where we’ll explore the basics of swing dance together. No partner and no experience needed. After the class, we’ll keep the music going so you can practice, social dance, and have fun. Cover fee: 100 NT Event time: 7:00–10:00 PM Date: 4/21 Beginner class: 7:30 PM (about 40 minutes) What to bring: Comfortable shoes for dancing
Mon:
Samsara & Perempuan Mahardhika hold Webinar "Commemorating Kartini Day & Ahead of the Administrative Court's Ruling Hearing against Fadli Zon" discussing violence against women in Indonesia.
Tues:
Taipei Pen Club at @newbloommag.net & Dance Club too! (Also at @newbloommag.net)
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20 Apr, Mon All day Derbyshire, UK: Exhibition "How did we get here?" (Day 66/226) All day Campaign: "12 day blue shirt campaign" #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners (Day 11/12) All day The Hauge: Exhibition "Tales of Resistance: Allegory & Myth" (Day 10/16) 7 – 9am Webinar "Commemorating Kartini Day & Ahead of the Administrative Court's Ruling Hearing against Fadli Zon" 21 Apr, Tue All day Derbyshire, UK: Exhibition "How did we get here?" (Day 67/226) All day Campaign: "12 day blue shirt campaign" #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners (Day 12/12) All day The Hauge: Exhibition "Tales of Resistance: Allegory & Myth" (Day 11/16) 8 – 9:30am Online: Talk: "Post Election Situation for HRD in Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh" 10 – 11am Online: 60th #WhatsHappeninginMyanmar Monthly Updates Zoom & Facebook Live 11:30am – 1pm Bangkok: Film Screening “A Rohingya Ramadan – Inside the World’s Largest Refugee Camp” SEA Junction, 4th floor, BACC 12 – 3pm Taipei: Pen Club at NewBloom 5 – 7pm London UK: Screening "Strangers & their babies" 22 Apr, Wed All day Derbyshire, UK: Exhibition "How did we get here?" (Day 68/226) All day The Hauge: Exhibition "Tales of Resistance: Allegory & Myth" (Day 12/16) 4 – 6am Bangkok & Online: Seminar: Myanmar’s Spring Revolution in the Context of World History 5 – 7pm Edinburgh "Waving Kites: Hong Kong Diaspora Cinema short films showcase" UK Tour
23 Apr, Thu All day Derbyshire, UK: Exhibition "How did we get here?" (Day 69/226) All day The Hauge: Exhibition "Tales of Resistance: Allegory & Myth" (Day 13/16) 4 – 5:30am Online Seminar: "Marriage Equality, Thai BL Culture and queer soft power" 12 – 2pm Online: "Indonesia-Thai Democratization Learning Space" session 4 24 Apr, Fri All day Derbyshire, UK: Exhibition "How did we get here?" (Day 70/226) All day The Hauge: Exhibition "Tales of Resistance: Allegory & Myth" (Day 14/16) 7 – 8:30am Kyoto: Talk: Silent Strikes as Tactical Innovation in Post-Coup Myanmar 9 – 10:30am Webinar: Launch: "Democracy Assembly 2025 Outcome Document: Defending Democracy: Mobilizing Movements and New Frontiers for Citizen Action" 10am – 1pm Tokyo: "R21 a.k.a restoring solidarity: screening of Toyko Reels"" 12:30 – 4:30pm Taipei: Trif Trans Bar @ Daybreak
There are 17 events in the calendar this week. 2 exhibitions, 1 campaign, 7 talks, 1 Outcome doc launch, 4 film screenings, 1 pop-up bar & pen club!
Details & links in calendar:
calendar.google.com/calendar/emb...
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The weeks upcoming events thread is up, Talks & seminars on situations & struggles in Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Film screenings on Penghu refugee camps, Hong Kong & Rohingya & lots more. 👇
The Dutch Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee will convene a hearing on the human rights situation in West Papua with a screening of Daan Veldhuizen "The Promise" www.youtube.com/watch?v=XduD...
Symposium Indonesia Human Rights Update How has democratic decline affected human rights representation in Indonesia? Wed June third 2026 by invitation Thursday june forth 9am to 1pm
New event
📆 3–4 June 2026 (day 1 invitation only)
@unileiden.bsky.social hold "Symposium on Indonesia Human Rights Update: How has democratic decline affected human rights repression in Indonesia?" In Leiden, The Netherlands
Details:
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...
Var på väg att nämna bandet, eftersom du kanske inte kände igen låten... Men jag kan ju bara lägga in en länk istället ;) m.youtube.com/watch?v=hpgN...
Norway's Telenor provided Myanmar customer data to the military junta, which was used to detain, torture & kill democracy activists. Now Myanmar victims & customers are suing Telenor.
Its irresponsible sale handed crony biz Shwe Byain Phyu the data. Telenor must be held accountable!
Talks, Exhibitions, fundraisers, film screenings, celebrations, solidarity events and more in the weekends upcoming events thread from the Calendar team. 👇
hey, everyone. we were able to fundraise what we needed for maha to get her emergency dental treatment, but her rent is due soon, and we need $400 so she and her baby boy can remain housed. please help out if you can, and share if you can't. gofund.me/e42a31206
🧐😮 Landstrider!!!
Vet inte varför, men jag 💭 genast på: Gormenghast (🎶 all cats are grey🎵)
Some of my Winterreise etchings
The weekend is here #MilkTeaAlliance & here is the events🧵
Many friends & allies been celebrating Thingyan, Songkran, Pi Mai (New year in Myanmar, Thailand & Laos respectively) but for those in exile it can also have a bittersweet flavour,
@thinink.bsky.social's latest well worth a read.
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I agree with what the milktea alliance just said about your kind words, and then I'd like to add that I agree with your excellent addendum /reply (wholly and completely) also. It's wonderful to see sentiments such as yours!!
New event!
📆17th April
🕕6pm Pacific Time
Burn All Books & Friends in San Diego host @jamesstout.bsky.social for book talk on his book on the struggles in Rojava, Myanmar & the Spanish Civil war & what can be learned from them, solidarity & more: "Against the State"
AIDS-GRID TALK SERIES: EXPERT RESEARCH SEMINAR #2 The MAIDS-GRID Program at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, is pleased to invite you to our second expert seminar: “Marriage Equality, Thai BL Culture, and Queer Soft Power: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Activism in BL Series and Among BL Idols.” We are honored to host Dr. Thomas Baudinette, Senior Lecturer in Global Cultures at Macquarie University, to discuss the intersections of the Thai “Boys Love” and “Girls Love” (Y) industries with the recent historic legalization of marriage equality in Thailand. Time and Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 10:00 – 11:30 AM (GMT+7) Platform: Online via Zoom Registration: Scan the QR code on the poster or click here: https://chula.zoom.us/meeting/register/xk41lm6VTLGB4wtsbqP4Aw
New event
📆23rd April
🕙10am Thailand Time
MAIDS-GRID Chula hold online seminar "Marriage Equality, Thai BL Culture and queer soft power" w/ @tbaudinette.bsky.social
Why we highlighting this? Cause without Thai BL fans #MilkTeaAlliance would not have happened.
www.instagram.com/p/DXLTafokh1q/
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
New event!
📆21st April
🕑14:00 Thailand Time
@asia-ajar.bsky.social & Cross Cultural Foundation hold Talk: "Post Election Situation for HRD in Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh"
Details:
www.instagram.com/p/DXOpsb-kgUC
Reg:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
【英國勞工新法例和你傾 -- 線上講座】 英國去年年底通過《就業權利法案2025》(The Employment Rights Act 2025),部份修訂近月已開始實施,其餘亦快將於今年下半年及明年年初分階段執行。新修訂涉及範圍廣泛,與移英打工仔保障息息相關,大家務必關注! 今年五一勞動節前夕,我們特別舉辦是次講座將為大家講解其中一些新修例重點,包括: -擴大病假保障; -保障舉報職場性騷擾人士; -放寬侍產假和父母假領取資格; -放寬不公平解僱法保障資格; -延長勞審處追討期; -反歧視涵蓋第三方滋擾; -取締剝削性零工時合約; 日期:2026年4月30日(星期四) 時間:晚上8:00至9:30 講者:蒙兆達(香港勞權監察總幹事)
New Event!
🗓️ 30th April
🕗️ 8pm UK time
Join 香港勞權監察 Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor for online Seminar "Discussing the New UK Labour Law" with Christopher Mung Siu-tat.
Reg:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More Details:
www.facebook.com/HKLabourRigh...
Silent Protest Weds 29th April 17:30 Benjasiri park Main Entrance near BTS Phrom Pong
New event!
📆 29th April
🕠️ 17:30 Thailand Time
Join Watermelon Wednesdays BKK for "Silent Protest" against genocide at Benjasiri Park
Details:
www.instagram.com/p/DXMGmBvkW4o/