For years, human rights defenders (HRDs) and communities in Laos have been silenced for speaking truth to power through intimidation, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and violence. Their struggles were ignored, denied, or deliberately erased. Today, many Lao HRDs continue this struggle from exile , facing transnational repression  through surveillance, threats, intimidation of family members, and cross-border attacks aimed at silencing their advocacy. These patte

Experienced election fraud in your voting precinct? Take power back. Report it now! 🗳️ A public complaint desk has been set up to compile cases and submit them to the Elections Commission (EC). If they won’t do their job, the people will. If you witnessed intimidation, irregularities, blocked access, vote manipulation, or other election violations, don’t let it disappear into silence. Demand justice! ✊ Report election-related violations here: bit.ly/RecountNow #WeAreManushya

Today, Thai citizens across different generations and backgrounds came together to stage an election protest in front of the Elections Commission (EC) Headquarters. Led by the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration who also spearheaded the historic youth protests in 2020. ‼️ Their demand: A recount from the controversy-filled national elections where a party led by military coup supporters supposedly dominated. 🔥 EC stated they will come out with a decision in 2 days. B

Manushya Foundation’s Digital Rights Advisor Jean Linis-Dinco warns that social media account verification pushes in the Philippines and Thailand risk turning “online safety” into a gateway for expanded surveillance and repression. “Civil societies that play with the idea of breaking anonymity in order to solve the problem of misinformation are rehearsing a dangerous illusion. Once the doors have opened, no amount of ‘guardrails’ will stop the expansion of surveillance. ” In

🔎 All Eyes on the Supreme Court: A critical moment for democracy and freedom of expression ⚠️ Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is moving forward with an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward MPs (now People’s Party), in connection with their past sponsorship of a proposal to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code (Lèse-Majesté). [This is an ongoing case] If the case proceeds to the Supreme Court and is accepted, those accused could face severe polit

Our Manushya on-the-ground reporter Pipaw asked defenders at our UPR Capacity and Movement-Building Workshop in Khon Kaen and shares simple joys that keep the spirit strong. ✨ นักกิจกรรมในภาคอีสานดูแลกายและใจของตัวเองกันอย่างไร? 🪷 มาฟังเรื่องราวจากผู้สื่อข่าวภาคสนามของเรา ทีมManushya ✨ This weekend’s gentle healing ideas: 🥓 Thai BBQ - because good food feeds both your belly and your heart 🌳 A walk in the park - nature has a quiet way of restoring us 🌬️ Letting go - happin

Debunking dangerous myths that keep the reality of Female Genital Mutilation hidden in Southeast Asia On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C), we stand in solidarity with survivors and communities challenging this grave human rights violation. It is happening prominently across Southeast Asia, far more than official date and governments reveal. 🌏 An estimated 80 million women and girls in Asia have undergone some form of F

People with disabilities are an important part of our society. Still, their needs are too often ignored in daily life, and even more in politics.   Before choosing who to vote for, take a moment to see which political parties truly support inclusive policies.   👉 Our friends at Disabilities Thailand have broken it down clearly. Learn more about each party’s disability policies at https://bit.ly/DisabilityRightsTHElex   📅 8 Feb, use your voice and take power back. Vote for a

On 28 January, Theeranet Chaisuwan (Chair of P-Move or People Movement for A Just Society and Committee Member of the Southern Peasants Federation of Thailand) and Jamnong Noopan (Vice-President of the Four-Region Slum Network and P-Move Advisor) organized a peaceful protest demanding land and housing rights and speaking up against the unjust impacts of state policies and projects on affected communities. Dusit Police investigators claimed they supposedly violated the Public