Australia just became the first country to ban anyone under 16 from social media and call it “protection” 🚨 What it really is?  A global green light for surveillance disguised as child safety. The passage of the bill marks a dark, repressive shift in digital rights across the world. Southeast Asia, WATCH OUT: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore are next (and we’re monitoring closely). ‼️ Manushya Foundation’s stance on banning young people from digital spaces is

We are witnessing the genocide in Palestine . The Rohingya people are enduring decades of statelessness and ethnic cleansing. Sudan  is facing massacres in silence. Congo  continues to suffer under extractive violence rooted in enduring colonial legacies. But let’s remember that rights continue to live, not through states, but through Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)  who risk everything to speak truth to power ✊🏽 This #HumanRightsDay, we expose the rising authoritarianism and

In the last five years alone, Laos has lost nearly USD 100 million to corruption , a recent investigation by the State Inspection Authority (SIA) reveals. To our frustration and rage, this comes as no surprise. Corruption is deeply embedded in the fabric of the nation; We’ve seen its deadly consequences before. ⚠ Case in point: The Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydropower disaster. On 23 July 2018, a dam collapse caused by negligence and greed killed 71 people, displaced 7,000, and left

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime. 📌 According to Genocide Watch, at least 19 countries currently show signs of genocide in progress. Thousands are dying every day, and silence only guarantees more death. These are not “conflicts” as they are often labeled; They are organized, systematic attempts to destroy entire populations: 🇵🇸 Palestinians are massacred, s

What’s happening in India? India ordered all smartphone manufacturers to preinstall Sanchar Saathi, a permanent state-run surveillance app that would appear on every new device. While they revoked the plan the week after, it does not erase intent. Sanchar Saathi was marketed as public service, but in reality, it was an attempt to normalise surveillance by embedding it directly into the device itself. What is Sanchar Saathi? Sanchar Saathi is a government app presented as a to

We’re so proud that our founder, Emilie Palamy Pradichit, will be speaking at Humanitarian Week for the session, “Facilitating Rohingya Refugee & Citizenship Rights”. Here she will highlight Manushya’s work in defending Rohingya human rights and access to citizenship. The Rohingya crisis is far from over. Despite being one of the world’s most pressing refugee crises, international attention to the plight of the Rohingya is dwindling. The session aims to recast the spotlight o

For over 20 years, Phichit and Phetchabun villagers have lived with illness, contaminated water, and the daily fear of what the mine has done to their land and bodies. Since the mine reopened in 2023, the company has moved full speed ahead: boosting production, securing tax breaks, and turning record profits. At the same time, they launched glossy CSR projects and PR campaigns to paint themselves as “responsible”, while past harms faced by communities have remained unsolved.

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we honor the leadership of persons with disabilities, especially women, queer folks, migrants, Indigenous peoples, and racialised communities whose struggles are too often erased. 📣 As Patricia Berne of Sins Invalid reminds us, “We cannot comprehend ableism without grasping its interrelations with heteropatriarchy, white supremacy, colonialism and capitalism.” Feminist movements fail unless we confront ableism and the s

On 14 October 2025, Manushya Foundation’s Digital Rights Advisor, Jean Linis-Dinco, represented the organization at the WSIS+20 Stakeholder Consultations, a key UN platform reviewing global digital governance. With only three minutes to speak, Jean delivered a sharp and uncompromising message: the digital world is far from equitable, and global frameworks must confront real power imbalances rather than gloss over them for the benefit of the 1%. What is WSIS+20?  The World Sum

Our resistance against colonization is deeply connected. For over 76 years, the Palestinian people have faced genocide, brutal military occupation, and violent illegal dispossession of their land. Communities in Southern Thailand, especially Malayu Muslims calling for a #FreePatani, understand this struggle intimately. It’s no coincidence that Malayu Muslims are among the strongest supporters of Palestinian liberation. Their own histories of colonization, state oppression, an

Today, we honor the courage of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) across Thailand. Women who protect their communities, challenge authoritative power, and fight for justice even when the cost is high. And today, we also celebrate a major victory carved out by our courage. Thanks to the powerful testimonies of WHRDs and the joint advocacy of Manushya Foundation and our feminist partners, the UN CEDAW Committee issued legally binding recommendations that Thailand must act on:

For over 20 years, Phichit villagers have sought justice for the harms they suffered in relation to the activities of the Chatree Gold Mine in Central Thailand. Every step of the way, Thai authorities were bowing down to the 1% elite -  granting licences, approving expansion while ignoring villagers’ call for justice - putting profit over people.  Despite risks, including SLAPP cases, villagers never stop fighting for what is right - for their rights - petitioning authorities

Severe flooding continues to devastate Pattani in what is now dubbed as the heaviest rainfall in 300 years. Roads are cut off and help from agencies is difficult to access. Our courageous activist friends at the Sai Youth Organization / Persatuan Pemuda Sai (Persai) have opened a flood relief center, working around the clock to support affected families. If you can, please donate today to support their life-saving work: 🏦 Kasikornbank: 138-8-76761-4 Account Name: นุรดิน มากอ