Category: Social Welfare and Development

Protecting Migrant Children: ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children

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ASEAN has emerged as a key player in promoting child rights within the region. A significant example is the ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children in the Context of Migration, adopted in Bangkok, Thailand on November 2, 2019. This declaration outlines a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of migrant children. The … Protecting Migrant Children: ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children

Digital Transformation for Poverty Alleviation

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JAKARTA, 20 February 2024 – Digital transformation stands as a pivotal driver for ASEAN’s social and economic development. The 2nd Online Forum of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Research and Development Platform for Poverty Action highlighted the importance of harnessing cross-sectoral cooperation in realising digitalisation’s potential in poverty alleviation efforts, particularly in rural areas. Deputy Secretary-General of … Digital Transformation for Poverty Alleviation