PGP Youth: Weathering Shared Challenges to Freedom of Association

PGP Youth: Weathering Shared Challenges to Freedom of Association

Author: EngageMedia April 24, 2025 Duration: 35:16

In this episode, Doris Yang, Project Coordinator at the Asia Citizen Future Association (ACFA), and Ann Quebec and Laika Corral, Legal Officers at IDEALS, a legal and human rights organization based in the Philippines, discuss the growing restrictions on civic space in Taiwan and the Philippines, and how young advocates are building solidarity across borders to defend the right to freedom of association.

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The Pretty Good Podcast Youth Series spotlights youth advocates leading initiatives related to digital rights across the Asia-Pacific. In this series, young changemakers interview fellow youth to share best practices, exchange ideas, and draw inspiration from each other’s efforts in advocating for internet freedom and safeguarding digital spaces. Through candid conversations, we explore the innovative ways young people are tackling pressing digital rights issues and shaping a better future for the region.

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Hosted by EngageMedia, Pretty Good Podcast: Discussions on Digital Rights explores the often unseen connections between daily life and the digital frameworks that shape it. This isn't a series about abstract tech theory; it's grounded in the real-world experiences of the Asia-Pacific region. Each conversation focuses on how current events, from shifting political landscapes to new social movements, directly intersect with critical issues like online privacy, freedom of expression, and digital access. The podcast deliberately amplifies local and regional voices, offering perspectives that are frequently overlooked in global tech discourse. By linking headlines to the underlying principles of digital rights, the show provides essential context for understanding how power operates in our connected world. Tune in for thoughtful, accessible discussions that make the complex landscape of our digital lives not just understandable, but relevant to everyone. You'll find a natural flow of ideas in this podcast, where experts, activists, and community members break down why digital rights matter far beyond the screen.
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