An impressive 8 out of 24 of contestants on this season of MasterChef Australia are Asian-Australians. The result is a celebration of Australia’s melting pot food culture and a smorgasbord of delicious Asian dishes.
I have personally always admired working moms. The ongoing pandemic makes me adore them even more. Michelle Marietta Secoa explores how COVID-19 exacerbates inequality for women, especially Indonesian working moms who are juggling various responsibilities and social roles.
AAYLF delegate from Australia Elise Giles explores the tragic prevalence of gender inequality, particularly in post-disaster and crisis situations. More than ever, our region is facing unprecedented changes ranging from natural disasters, to the climate crisis and geopolitical instability. Recent predictions indicate that by 2050 much of Ho Chi Minh City in Viet Nam could all but …
Gender inequality is exacerbated in the face of unprecedented change Read More »
AAYLF delegate from Myanmar Htun Linn explores the barriers to education and how ASEAN and Australia can work together to increase opportunities and empower young people through education. In Myanmar there are seven states and seven divisions. Seven states are Kachin, Chin, Shan, Mon, Rakhine, Kayin, and Kayan. Burma is the majority group. Myanmar is a …
With a young and creative population, ASEAN’s hip-hop scene is growing big and young people’s voices are being heard on the global stage.
“I cried a lot as soon as I saw their comments,” said Ma Ma (name changed due to privacy reasons), in an upsetting tone. “We were not that close so I supposed they never had any grudge or hatred against me. That’s why I didn’t have an idea of being involved in this kind of …
Combating Cyberbullying in Southeast Asia: How ASEAN Can Adopt A Regional Approach Read More »
Beneath the glitzy, modern towers of central Jakarta, with the sun reflecting its heat upon the ground, a handful of tents are perched on the side of the road, right next to the UNHCR building in Kebon Sirih. These tents however are not temporary; these have been the permanent homes for many refugees stranded in …
Refugees in Southeast Asia: Avenues for Action in ASEAN and Australia Read More »
Adehlia Ebert, Adeline Tinessia The rise of social media has seen the emergence of myriad new forms of individual & group expression. Arguably the most noticeable of these new forms of media is the inescapably ubiquitous cultural phenomenon that is the ‘meme’. While still widely regarded as frivolous internet guff, memes are proving to play …
More than just memes: How Subtle Asian Traits has become a cultural gamechanger Read More »
As world leaders struggle to keep their heads above the shifting sands of global migration, the youth must rise up to one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Migration is a complex, highly-politicized topic that runs circles around most modern governments. Whilst most migrants are believed to be in pursuit of economic opportunities, …
Endgame: Why YOUth should engage in the migration debate Read More »
Cross-border educational exchanges among youth are a substantive, compelling component of ASEAN-Australia public diplomacy and should be nurtured.
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