The past year was an eventful one for Grassroots Justice Network Southeast Asia (GJN-SEA). Throughout 2024, various community building initiatives and learning exchanges were held across the region. Take a look at some of our highlights and download the full report to learn more about the work we do across Southeast Asia.
Participants from the first-ever Southeast Asia Paralegal Exchange, held in Bangkok, Thailand last August 3-5, 2024.
GJN-SEA conducted the first-ever regional paralegal exchange in Bangkok, Thailand.
More than 60 grassroots justice defenders attended the exchange–with 32 community-based paralegals from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand.
The exchange centered on four cross-cutting advocacy themes, all crucial for fostering a safe environment and equipping paralegals with effective tools — security, recognition and sustainability, capacity-building, and solidarity.
GJN-SEA Core Group members with the GJN Global Learning Agenda Cohort in Palawan, Philippines.
GJN-SEA and the Global Learning Agenda convened for inter-regional exchange in Palawan, Philippines.
The joint convening focused on exchanging knowledge and experiences on legal empowerment strategies and initiatives among global and regional participants.
Key discussions included Participatory Action Research, strengthening democracy, and inter-regional strategy sharing.
Representatives from grassroots communities and member organizations of GJN-SEA in the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia gathered to review the draft ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights.
As it stands, the declaration fails to address the urgent and pressing needs of ASEAN member countries in the face of the escalating climate crisis and environmental degradation.
The position paper and summary of recommendations from this consultation were submitted directly to ARIEL, a member of the working group, for consideration.
We carry forward our momentum, solidarity,
and commitment to justice. Together, we will continue strengthening our advocacy and creating meaningful change!