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Solidarity Statement from the Philippines| Focus on the Global South
On Sunday, 2 November 2025,we gathered at Thammasat University for the second plenary of the Asia Pacific Social Forum (APSF), part of the continuing World Social Forum (WSF) process. The plenary, titled “Revisiting Bandung and South-South Collaboration,” explored how the spirit of Bandung 1955 could be renewed amid the present crises of imperialism, war, inequality, […]| Focus on the Global South
On Saturday, 1 November 2025, social activists gathered at Thammasat University for the opening plenary of the Asia Pacific Social Forum (APSF), part of the continuing World Social Forum (WSF) process. The plenary was attended by participants from movements, think tanks, and academia across Asia, Africa, and beyond. The plenary reflected on the crises of […]| Focus on the Global South
GENEVA, Switzerland (28 October 2025) – The undersigned organizations are deeply alarmed by the online death threats and hate speech directed at Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and human rights researcher Sunai Phasuk following their public comments on the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict. We express solidarity with Angkhana and Sunai. We jointly urge Thai authorities to take immediate […]| Focus on the Global South
Solidarity Statement from the Philippines| Focus on the Global South
GENEVA, Switzerland (17 September 2025) – The undersigned organisations are deeply alarmed over the Thai Criminal Court’s decision to sentence pro-democracy defender-turned-politician Chonthicha “Lookkate” Jangrew to two years and eight months in prison after being prosecuted under Section 112 of the Criminal Code (lèse-majesté or royal defamation) and the Computer Crime Act (CCA). | Focus on the Global South
Civil society backs 17+8 demands as deadlines for reform take shape 2025 September 4 By Anisa Widyasari Mass protests have swept across Indonesia since late August, leaving at least 10 people dead, more than 1,042 injured, and 3,337 arrested, according to latest numbers from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI). Sparked by outrage […]| Focus on the Global South
We, human rights defenders, social organizations, and workers in Mindanao and the Philippines, stand firmly with the protesting youth, women, workers, and urban poor of Indonesia against repression and exploitation perpetuated by the ruling elite and the Prabowo Subianto government. In late August 2025, the streets of Indonesia erupted in protest. Workers, students, women, […]| Focus on the Global South
On 28th and 29th August 2025, tens of thousands of Indonesian workers protested across provinces and sub districts such as Manokwari, Semarang, Solo, Magelang, Medan, Bengkulu, and Tegal with the epicenter of protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta. Protesters demanded a minimum wage increase of 8.5 – 10% for 2026, […]| Focus on the Global South
2025 July 28 Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines Text and Photos by Galileo de Guzman Castillo Against the backdrop of the recently concluded Philippine Midterm Elections in May (in which most of the administration-backed candidates lost), the recent Supreme Court ruling that declared the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, […]| Focus on the Global South
