#DecolonisingWellbeing 👨‍👦Thank you, dad. 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦Feminism and liberation for all genders is not just for gender marginalised people. When we divest from gender-based violence and norms, we not only free those who are directly oppressed by these issues, but also free those who might not realise they are oppressed by harmful patriarchal norms while benefiting from them, such as fathers. For example, fathers might feel the pressure to be the sole ‘breadwinners’ of their fa

💔Expecting communities to be entirely free of conflict, disagreements, arguments, fights, and misalignments is unrealistic and counter to our human tendencies. Especially in a world we are trying to decolonise in tangible ways, we should not only face these human challenges, but anticipate them. We must remember that the end goal of our movements is liberation for all our intersectional causes, and a world where all can embrace our differences together. We will never get th

Earlier this year, we submitted a shadow report for the CEDAW’s review of Laos. And, as expected, the Lao delegation showed up with their...

🫂 Though our ancestral rage and sadness must be felt and validated, sometimes we need to humble ourselves - especially when it comes to our own blood. We deserve to hold our predecessors accountable for the harms towards us that they were responsible for, and traumas they passed down onto us, in order to mitigate further suffering and heal ourselves. At the same time, reserving some grace and forgiveness for those who sincerely did their best with the tools they had at the t

Our report for the fourth UPR Review, Echoes of Injustice: Civil and Political Freedoms Under Siege in Laos, is here to reveal the staggering gap between the Lao government's facade of human rights and the reality it desperately tries to hide. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is essentially a beauty pageant for countries, where they showcase their so-called "best" human rights records—think of it as a glorified talent show for tyrants. Meanwhile, the Lao government smiles

As we gear up for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR), we, the Manushya Foundation, Power By Keyboard, and the Lao Youth Network...

🌏Today we are celebrating World Children’s Day. As COP29 is currently taking place, let’s discuss the impacts of climate change on children. 🚨Globally, over 1 billion children are at extreme high risk from climate-related events, including floodings, heatwaves, water scarcity and air pollution and hundreds of thousands of children die every year due to the impacts of climate change. If nothing is done, more children will die! 🗣️Despite their unique vulnerability to climate

😡 Let’s get this straight, first and foremost: arguments and conflict are going to be part of life, no matter what. It’s part of being a child, parent, sibling, decision-maker, changemaker, visionary, coworker, friend, romantic partner, and human. As discussed in last week’s post on Generational Trauma , there can be so many barriers to healing. If we value diversity, a bit of human conflict once in a while should be anticipated, as part of our human balance. Thus, instead o

#NewReportAlert 📢 Thailand’s Internet Freedom & Political Landscape: Limited, Not Free 🇹🇭 Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year, with conditions worsening in 27 countries and improving in only 18, according to Freedom on the Net 2024: The Struggle for Trust Online , released by Freedom House on October 16, 2024. The report highlights that governments in 25 of the 72 countries analyzed imposed internet shutdowns or restricted access to information a

Does history really ‘repeat itself?’ What if we were able to change its course by breaking the status quo through radical healing? When we honour and let go of our past, and take responsibility for our present, we realise our power to shape a better future. Generational trauma, as the name suggests, develops over time with every generation. If trauma wounds remain unhealed by the previous generation, it gets passed down. It might go as follows… …individuals/communities inheri

🧠‘Wellbeing’ is not only about ‘going to therapy’ and participating in Western psychological interventions. Though these interventions work for some, they are not necessarily appropriate for all contexts. For example, while verbally expressing your feelings to a therapist using frameworks like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a respectable care practice, not everyone feels comfortable expressing their emotions in formal therapy settings. 🌏Humans have been using so man

From exploiting AI advancements at the expense of human rights to manipulating regional regulatory frameworks, we dissect how Meta’s commitments often mask deeper, systemic issues. This carousel breaks down the facade of compliance, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and stringent regulations. Swipe through to uncover the truth about the impact of big tech on real lives and our environment. If you want to read On Meta’s human rights public relations report : Cl