In focus

In Bangkok, at the foot of Wat Saket, Venerable Napan Santibhaddo Thawornbanjob has spent years working where dialogue is most fragile: the conflict-affected south of Thailand. A Buddhist monk and interfaith peacebuilder, he has long brought together Buddhist and Muslim communities, promoting non-violence and mutual understanding. Yet, after years of mediation and community healing, he realised that peacebuilding alone was not enough — lasting peace required a deeper engagement with human rights.

Our School in Cinema, Human Rights and Advocacy (CHRA) officially celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025.

Students from the Asia-Pacific Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization (APMA) and its sister MA programme recently transformed the Mahidol University campus into a week-long exhibition of student-led human rights campaigns under the theme “Human Rights for Everyday Life!” The initiative focused on three key concerns for young people today: mental health, digital freedom and climate justice.

The Human Rights Education Forum is going to be held on 9 – 11 December 2025 at the European Youth Centre Budapest.

Each year, the Secretary General of the Global Campus of Human Rights, Manfred Nowak, represents our network by participating in the Award Presentation event organised by our partner Right Livelihood to celebrate the courage of their Laureates, who receive their recognition.