“We realize the importance of our voice when we are silenced" — Malala Yousafzai Have you ever heard about the quote above? It is closely related to the concept of freedom of speech and expression. We should spread the awareness about the rights that we have to voice our thoughts, particulary in this day and age. However, there are still so many things that needs to be uncovered regarding this particular topic. How is the condition of the digital democracy and the net neutrality in the ASEAN countries right now? Curious enough? Find out the answers on our podcast with Ms. Sekar Nenden from SAFENet (Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network)! For more information, reach us on: @publicaction.ugm (Instagram).

According to the World Bank, "Indigenous peoples are distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live, occupy or from which they have been displaced." So, how is life for them in this day and age? As members of the ASEAN community, how can we empower them? With Prof. Dr. Paschalis Maria Laksono, M.A. (Professor of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Science, Gadjah Mada University), find out the answer on this podcast of Public Action 2021.  For more information, reach us on: @publicaction.ugm (Instagram).