APRN May Day Statement Recently, the world celebrated International Labor Day by recognizing the contributions and achievements of workers. It is a day to honor the hard work and dedication of workers who are the true drivers of growth and progress. The Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN) is in solidarity with the working people in […]
US bases to exacerbate already dire rights situation, land grabbing in Province of Cagayan says int’l, local groups On the 9th anniversary of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), international and Philippine organizations warn the public of a greater escalation of human rights abuses and land grabbing in the province of Cagayan amid hosting US […]
Keynote address delivered by APRN board of convenors member Ajay K Jha in the 2023 Asia Pacific Peoples Forum (APPFSD), Bangkok, 24th March. The last two years have been disastrous. The covid 19 pandemic coupled with climate crisis, debt crisis, energy and food crisis, war and conflict, increasing interest and cost of living crisis, and […]
Alex Enano, Asia Pacific Research Network & APRCEM Co-Chair March 24, 2023 | Bangkok, Thailand We live in unprecedented times, multiple crises exacerbated by pandemic, wars of aggression, and corporate plunder is haunting the world. Undeniably, while the COVID-19 crisis and the war between Ukraine and Russia played a critical role in contributing to these […]
This online forum discussed the history and character of the G7 and testimonials from the impacted people. Date and Time:April 15, 2023, 2200 Tokyo / 1000 Buenos Aires/ 1300 SenegalREGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/uEMRV This event is presented by:Asia Pacific Research Network – APRNILPS Asia PacificInternational Migrants Alliance – IMAInternational Peoples’ Front – IPFWORKINS
Platform workers and the informal economy have become inextricable issues, especially in developing nations. The supply chain of goods and services, as well as transport and mobility, rely heavily on platform workers generally found in the informal sector. Thus, it is essential to discuss the role of platform workers in achieving development goals, especially under […]
WORKERS FORGE THE FUTURE! Platform workers and the informal economy have become inextricable issues, especially in developing nations. The supply chain of goods and services, as well as transport and mobility, rely heavily on platform workers generally found in the informal sector. Thus, it is essential to discuss the role of platform workers in achieving […]
A group of international organizations working with rural communities decried the “de-facto media blackout” on the indiscriminate rural bombings happening in the Philippines and India. The CSOs also requested that the United Nations conduct an independent investigation into these “cover-up atrocities” and “make good” on its Political Declaration against the use of explosive weapons in […]
We are inviting everyone to join our event “On The Nature And Character of the Group of Seven (G7)” This online forum will discuss the history and character of the G7 and testimonials from impacted people. Date and Time: April 15, 2023, 2200 Tokyo / 1000 Buenos Aires/ 1300 Senegal REGISTER NOW: shorturl.at/uEMRV This event […]
On 1st January this year of 2023, the North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS), a member of Asia-Pacific Research Network (APRN) based in Assam of north-east India celebrated its 36th foundation day. To commemorate the momentous day, members hoisted the organisational flag at its office premises in village Dhekiakhowa, Jorhat. NEADS is a grassroots development […]
The world’s third largest economic power, namely the European Union, hit the world again with the approval of the European Union Deforestation-free products Regulation (EUDR) on 6 December 2022. Through this Regulation (EUDR), the issue of the importance of addressing deforestation as the main cause of greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture, forestry, and other […]
APRN Statement for International Working Women’s Day 2023 On the 113th anniversary of International Working Women’s Day, the Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN) stands in solidarity with women struggling against socio-economic crisis and growing imperialist aggression globally and in their home countries. Women workers are rising up against exploitation and leading struggles in communities and […]
This 2023, the Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN) launches its “Workers, Forge the Future!” campaign in light of the worsening state of the economy across the world, especially in Asia and the Pacific region. This campaign aims to highlight how the workers’ movement plays a crucial role in building the future the people want from […]
We saw the detrimental effect of the Rice Tariffication Law after the Philippine government fully complied with the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules in removing barriers by lifting quantitative rice imports restriction. This resulted in reduced income for Filipino rice farmers due to competition with imported rice products and cheap farmgate prices. Now, the country […]
US bases returning to the Philippines aggravates rights abuses, militarism, and likelihood of war according to a regional think tank The Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN) raises deep concerns over US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s state visit to the Philippines as four more sites for US bases were announced. “The people are demanding peace, but […]
As a revolutionary thinker, he constantly studied, struggled, and linked theory and practice toward genuine higher learning, not for himself, but for all oppressed peoples across the world. Asia Pacific Research Network joins people’s organizations, grassroots movements, and civil society groups across the world paying the highest tribute to the late educator, activist, and thinker […]
Researchers and CSOs, link arms with the people! Fight for human rights and system change! As we commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights today, many obstacles continue to thwart the full realization of people’s rights. The worsening human rights crisis in many parts of the world has become more apparent […]
Today is #InternationalHumanRightsDay. APRN salutes the rights defenders, activists, and development workers who risk their lives for the advancement of #PeopleRights. It is an honor to work with farmers, workers, migrants, and other grassroots organizations. They continue to be on the frontlines in the fight against neoliberalism, fascism and repression. #IHRD2022 #HumanRights
The Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN), a Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) signatory organization to the European Union, is implementing the Action “Building People’s Organizations Capacities to Claim their Rights and Sustainable Development.” The Action primarily aims to build capacities of people’s organizations and member organizations in the area of knowledge-building and information dissemination through people’s […]
TODAY is Int’l Day for the Elimination of #Violence against Women🦸🏽♀️💜📢💜🦸🏿♀️ Join us in a discussion to End #CyberViolence Against #Women and #Children. #VAW #VAWC
New $100 million US military support to fund killings, rights abuses in the Philippines says research group The Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN) warns the public of greater escalation of human rights abuses in the Philippines amid the visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris to the southeast Asian country. “The US is currently preparing […]
Ajay Jha of Public Advocacy Initiatives for Rights and Values (PAIRVI) and APRN Board of Covenors Member talks about what to expect in the ongoing #COP27 high level meetings. #ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage #EndClimateImperialism #ClimateAction
The earth’s climate is drastically changing. Human-induced warming and extreme weather conditions are real and occurring more frequently than over the last 10,000 years. We are experiencing a climate crisis of catastrophic proportions due to the inexorable plunder of the environment. Thus, we are answering some of the most frequently asked questions about climate change […]
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