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#IndigenousPeoples ⚠️ What’s Happening to Tai Dam people in Thailand? 🚨 Find out Why We Need to #SaveTaiDam from Unfair Land Eviction! Eviction?

The Tai Dam people, known for their black indigo-dyed clothing and rich traditions, have lived and farmed in the Tapi River Basin since...

#DecolonizeTheUN 🌍 Today is the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace — but what does peace really mean in a world built on colonial legacies and double standards?

✊🏾 At Manushya, we say: Multilateralism must serve the Peoples — not the 1%. Too often, global diplomacy protects the elite, while the...

#DecolonialFeminism 🌏🌱 This #EarthDay, April 22nd, we say loud and clear: Destroy the Patriarchy, Not the Planet!

#DecolonialFeminism 🌏🌱 This #EarthDay, April 22nd, we say loud and clear: Destroy the Patriarchy, Not the Planet! 🤔 Ever wondered how...

🌱#ClimateJustice - Vocabulary You Need to Know!

🤔Planetary boundaries, scope 3 emissions, climate finance, carbon credits… Have you ever heard these words? If so, do you know what they...

#CollectiveCare 🌊 What can water teach us about Collective Care?

Though we might call it different things, ‘new year’ and ‘water festival’ celebrations are shared by our global East, South and Southeast...

#SaveBangkloi - 11 years since Billy’s disappearance

🫂 Eleven years ago, on 17 April 2014, Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, a community advocate from the Karen ethnic group in Phetchaburi...

WHO WE ARE

In Sanskrit, Manushya means 'Human Being'. Manushya Foundation (Manushya) was founded in 2017 by Emilie Palamy Pradichit, with the vision to build a movement of Equal Human Beings ∞ #WeAreManushyan ∞ Manushya is an Intersectional Feminist organization reinforcing the power of Humans, in particular local communities and women human rights defenders, to fight for Human Rights, Equality & Justice!

Who We Are

#WeAreManushyan • Equal Human Beings •

We Believe in the 'Infinite Positive Power of Humans' in building together inclusive, just, equal, and peaceful societies in Asia, where everyone enjoys human rights, leaving no one behind.

MISSION

We connect and reinforce the power of local communities across Asia to be at the center of decisions and policies that affect them. Communities become Agents of Change fighting for their rights and providing solutions to improve their lives and livelihoods.