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15 Oct 2023
Disaster, Environment
The ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management: Reflecting on the Past and Charting the Future
Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world. Situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire between the Indian and Pacific oceans, it is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. This dual reality presents significant challe
15 Oct 2023
Disaster
Greetings from H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the ACDM
In commemorating the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM), I believe it is worth reflecting that ASEAN has come a long way in terms of enhancing regional and national capacities, particularly in managing and responding
4 Sep 2023
Social Protection
Ageing Well in Singapore, Lessons for Southeast Asia
An ageing population presents a multi-faceted and complex challenge with profound implications. According to the United Nations, a country is “ageing” if more than 7 per cent of its population is aged 65 years and above, “aged” if it exceeds 14 per cen
4 Sep 2023
Social Protection
Harnessing Care Economy for ASEAN’s Sustainability
As ASEAN embarks towards post-2025, conversations on what is next and what is needed for ASEAN in the next 25 years and beyond, have already started. We also continue to ponder the age-old question, “What does it mean to be a part of ASEAN?”
4 Sep 2023
Health and COVID-19, Social Protection
Impact of Demographic Shifts on Health Care and Social Protection
4 Sep 2023
Disaster
Enhancing Disaster Health Management Capacity in ASEAN
Disaster health management (DHM) has emerged as a priority of ASEAN. Cluster 2 of the ASEAN Health Agenda focuses on strengthening regional cooperation and national capacity in preparedness for and response to health-related aspects of disasters, publi
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Interviews
23 Aug 2022
Children, Education, Social Protection
Luu Quang Tuan
Bullying of children is becoming a pervasive concern in the region. Director General Luu Quang Tuan shares with The ASEAN, some of the initiatives started by ASEAN to protect children from bullying, both online and offline.
19 Aug 2022
Children, Social Protection
Baykham Khattiya
Minister Khattiya provides an overview of ASEAN’s goals and strategies for upholding the rights and advancing the well-being of children in the region. She talks about the progress made in terms of protecting children from violence and increasing acces
12 Apr 2022
Poverty Alleviation, Rural Development, Social Protection
Suharso Monoarfa
Suharso Monoarfa has been actively participating in numerous development projects in the country. Those experiences have shaped his career as well as equipped him with various essential soft skills.
3 Mar 2022
Education, Social Protection
Phoeurng Sackona, PhD
Minister Phoeurng discusses Cambodia’s key policies and programmes to develop and support its creative industries, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role that the creative industries play in the country’s post-pandemic recovery pla
28 Dec 2020
Health, Health and COVID-19, Social Protection
Dr. Terawan Agus Putranto
In early December, Former Health Minister Putranto addressed The ASEAN’s questions on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of strengthening health systems and the AHMM’s initiatives to help Member States respond to future outb
9 Oct 2020
Disaster
Dato Lim Jock Hoi
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28 May 2024
Health and COVID-19, Social Protection
Rethinking Health Advocacy with Pingann Oung
Thirty-one year-old Pingann Oung is a prominent social media influencer in Cambodia, known for promoting healthy lifestyles and overall well-being. His rise to fame began unexpectedly as an advocate for women’s health, which quickly garnered him a subs
27 Mar 2024
Social Protection
Nguyễn Trần Thủy Tiên: Nothing about the Deaf without the Deaf
Forty-year-old Nguyễn Trần Thủy Tiên’s lifelong dream was to become a teacher. Shortly after completing her master’s degree in Sign Language Education at Gallaudet University, United States, through the World Deaf Leadership Scholarship in 2016, she la
15 Oct 2023
Disaster, Environment
Why Historical and Ecosemiotic Insights are Important in Studying and Mitigating Disasters: The Case of Mount Merapi
No other country in the Asia- Pacific region has more volcanoes than Indonesia. The country is home to at least 127 active volcanoes; thus, volcanic eruptions are a major threat to the archipelago.
23 Mar 2023
Social Protection, Youth
Margianta Surahman J.D. : Youth activist, Emancipate Indonesia
In 2021, an online petition called #LindungiKurir, revealed troubling work conditions of Indonesian couriers. It quickly went viral. The petition stated that these platform workers were often verbally and physically threatened by Cash On Delivery (COD)
28 Oct 2020
Climate Change, Disaster, Environment, Social Protection
Pimvadee Keaokiriya
Pimvadee travels along mountain terrains to remote villages in Lao PDR and Myanmar, working together with rural communities to prepare for natural disasters, such as flooding and landslides. Living with communities for two weeks for each assignment, s
28 Oct 2020
Climate Change, Disaster, Environment
Alex Baluyut and Precious Leano
Freelance photographer Alex Baluyut and theater actress Preciosa Leano are the founders of the non-profit organisation, Art Relief Mobile Kitchen in the Philippines (AMRK), that feeds distressed populations in disaster and conflict areas. The couple
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