![University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714977268_RoundtableAIAstr.jpg)
University of Nottingham, Astro AWANI to host 'Journalism in the Age of AI Disruption' roundtable
The roundtable aims to provide a platform for journalists, media organisations, academia, civil society and government agencies to deliberate on the implications of AI on journalism and society.
Mon May 06 2024
![Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696565504_Haze.jpg)
Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia
Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![US pauses some aid, imposes visa bans after 'neither free nor fair' Cambodia election US pauses some aid, imposes visa bans after 'neither free nor fair' Cambodia election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690173170_Cambodiasgeneral.jpg)
US pauses some aid, imposes visa bans after 'neither free nor fair' Cambodia election
Ahead of the elections, Cambodian authorities engaged in threats and harassment against political opposition, media and civil society.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![(COLUMNIST) We must come together to ensure an AI future that works for all - WEF (COLUMNIST) We must come together to ensure an AI future that works for all - WEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684827673_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
(COLUMNIST) We must come together to ensure an AI future that works for all - WEF
WEF has launched the AI Governance Alliance to unite industry leaders, governments, academic institutions, and civil society organizations.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685100715_TBegypt.jpg)
Egypt's female 'prisoners of poverty' struggle with stigma
Despite support from civil society groups and some state help in securing early releases, Egyptian women struggle to rebuild their lives.
Sat May 27 2023
![Fasa dua pindaan akta berkaitan jenayah seksual kanak-kanak pada sesi Parlimen akan datang Fasa dua pindaan akta berkaitan jenayah seksual kanak-kanak pada sesi Parlimen akan datang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680783628_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Fasa dua pindaan akta berkaitan jenayah seksual kanak-kanak pada sesi Parlimen akan datang
Ia turut mengambil kira pandangan daripada Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Pesuruhjaya Kanak-kanak, pakar akademik dan pihak berkepentingan lain.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![NGO sambut baik penubuhan jabatan khas kanak-kanak NGO sambut baik penubuhan jabatan khas kanak-kanak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671885356_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
NGO sambut baik penubuhan jabatan khas kanak-kanak
Badan bukan kerajaan, The Child Advocates and Civil Society Organisations menyambut baik keputusanDatuk Seri Nancy Shukri bagi menubuhkan jabatan atau institusi khas untuk kanak-kanak.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672398259_MenteriPembangunan.jpg)
Child advocates, civil society organisations welcome establishment of special department for children
54 signatories expressed their full support to the government in the initiative to put forth the betterment of children in the nation.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![Exclusive - Kamala Harris to visit Philippine islands at edge of South China Sea dispute Exclusive - Kamala Harris to visit Philippine islands at edge of South China Sea dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668562245_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Exclusive - Kamala Harris to visit Philippine islands at edge of South China Sea dispute
In Palawan, Harris is expected to meet with residents, civil society leaders and representatives of the Philippines Coast Guard.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Civil society should be institutionalised by the government - Akhbar Satar Civil society should be institutionalised by the government - Akhbar Satar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640614018_JBPMNegeriSembila.jpg)
Civil society should be institutionalised by the government - Akhbar Satar
The OGP was launched in 2011 by 8 founding governments Brazil, Indonesia, Philippines, Norway, South Africa, UK, Mexico and the US as an international platform to generate processes of cooperation.
Tue Dec 28 2021
![CSOs play important role during COVID-19 recovery period - Tengku Zafrul CSOs play important role during COVID-19 recovery period - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637122043_TengkuDatukSeriZa.jpg)
CSOs play important role during COVID-19 recovery period - Tengku Zafrul
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are playing an important role during the COVID-19 recovery period, particularly through the implementation of Budget 2022 measures.
Wed Nov 17 2021
![Time to set up and collaborate more in eradicating hardcore poverty - Mustapa Time to set up and collaborate more in eradicating hardcore poverty - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634291083_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Time to set up and collaborate more in eradicating hardcore poverty - Mustapa
This is the time for the government, private sector and civil society organisations (CSOs) to step up and collaborate closely to eradicate hardcore poverty in Malaysia.
Fri Oct 15 2021
![Is the AG refuting the constitutional power and authority of the Dewan Rakyat? Is the AG refuting the constitutional power and authority of the Dewan Rakyat?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51630337442_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Is the AG refuting the constitutional power and authority of the Dewan Rakyat?
We, the undersigned civil society groups, respond to the Attorney General (AG) Tan Sri Idrus Haruns statement on 4 September 2021.
Mon Sep 06 2021
![Court dismisses govt's appeal to strike out mothers' child citizenship suit Court dismisses govt's appeal to strike out mothers' child citizenship suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620291858_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Court dismisses govt's appeal to strike out mothers' child citizenship suit
An originating summons filed by civil society and six mothers, who are married to foreigners, for their overseas-born children to have the right to become Malaysian citizens will go for full trial.
Fri Aug 20 2021
![Malaysia fully supportive of greater civil society engagements in UN - Hishammuddin Malaysia fully supportive of greater civil society engagements in UN - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584840461_corruptionfreepled.jpg)
Malaysia fully supportive of greater civil society engagements in UN - Hishammuddin
The 75th anniversary of the UN this year serves as the perfect catalyst for Malaysia to deepen the partnership with civil society.
Fri Jul 03 2020