The Sixth International Conference on Human Rights and Peace & Conflict in Southeast Asia.
Tuning Up Southeast Asian Youth Voices: Reconceptualizing Meaningful Youth Participation
Danielle M. Noche Meaningful youth participation is a cornerstone of effective governance. When youths are actively included in policy spaces, they bring fresh and diverse perspectives that enhance and shape more effective decision-making (UNICEF, 2024). Across Southeast Asia, youths are already driving change, organizing community initiatives, advocating for human rights and peace, and co-developing […]
The Silent Struggle of Southeast Asia’s Middle-Class Youth
Celia Vanessa Hakim Southeast Asia is home to more than 670 million people that can be classified as middle-class income and half of the population in this region is under 30 (FSSA, 2024). According to the OECD, the middle-class can be defined as households with incomes ranging from 75%-200% of the median household income […]