Singapore, 24–26 June 2025 – The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) 2025 brought together leaders, practitioners, scholars, and youth from across the globe to explore how diverse communities can forge meaningful connections and build resilience in the face of growing societal challenges.  The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) convened this third edition...

Kuala Lumpur, 25 June 2025 - INITIATE.MY hosted the third session of the Knowledge Hub series, focusing on "Data-Driven Advocacy: Storytelling." The session equipped civil society actors with practical skills to transform complex data into accessible, compelling narratives that enhance advocacy efforts. Facilitators guided participants through tools and strategies that connect evidence with storytelling. They...

Kuala Lumpur, 21 July 2025 – INITIATE.MY participated in the Civil Society Roundtable on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), co-organised by the High Commission of Canada and the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM). The dialogue convened women leaders, peace practitioners, and civil society representatives to discuss how Malaysia’s upcoming National Action Plan...

Kuala Lumpur, 8–22 August 2025 – INITIATE.MY successfully conducted a three-part internal workshop series on ‘Proposal Writing, Budgeting, and Fundraising Skills’ designed to strengthen staff capacity and enhance collaboration with civil society partners in developing competitive and values-based funding proposals. Led by Fong Mun Hong, an experienced trainer with a background in international donor relations,...

Bandung, 11-15 August 2025 - The SEAN-CSO SAFER Workshop 2025 equipped civil society organisations with practical skills, innovative tools, and a collaborative mindset to counter hate speech and violent extremism. It aimed to empower individuals and organisations to combat online hate while promoting gamification, AI innovation, and cross-border partnerships that build a safer digital space...

Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2025 – INITIATE.MY hosted the fourth session of the Knowledge Hub series at KL Journal Hotel, focusing on ‘Digital Security Strategies’. The session strengthened civil society’s capacity to manage digital risks, safeguard information, and adapt to an evolving online environment. Facilitators framed digital security as a shared organisational responsibility that extends...

Kuala Lumpur, 24 August 2025 – The ASEAN Youth Advocates Network, in partnership with Talang Dalisay, organised the third session of the ASEAN Youth Month (AYM) 2025 Advocacy Series Webinar titled “Stop the Cap: How Fake News Threatens ASEAN’s Stability.” Balqis Maesara, Project Officer at INITIATE.MY, spoke on how misinformation and disinformation threaten human security...

The Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly returns for a third edition this August 26 to 27, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, continuing the vital work of fostering resilience and solidarity within the digital rights community in the Asia-Pacific. Building upon the foundations of DRAPAC23 Chiang Mai and DRAPAC24 Taipei, the assembly will unite diverse stakeholders to combat rising digital authoritarianism...

Kuala Lumpur, 26 August 2025 – The panel discussion “Tech-Facilitated Abuse and Its Threats to Democracy and Human Security in Southeast Asia” convened regional experts, activists, and researchers from Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia to examine how technology is increasingly abused by bad actors to threaten democracy and human security in the region at...

Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2025 — INITIATE.MY participated in the Women’s Leadership Course organised by the British High Commission and Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and Philippine National Police (PNP), delivering a presentation titled “Engaging Civil Society.” The session, led by Aizat Shamsuddin, explored how civil society organisations (CSOs) play an essential role in promoting tolerance,...