ACSC/APF 2024
Dili, Timor-Leste | 19–21 September 2024
The ASEAN Civil Society Conference / ASEAN Peoples’ Forum (ACSC/APF) 2024 in Dili centred on strengthening democratic participation and regional solidarity.
🔹Open Plenary Highlights
- The Feminist Movement and Substantive Democracy in Southeast Asia.
- People and Planet First: Toward a Liberating Southeast Asia.
During the convergence sessions on Transformative Economic Strategies for Alternative Regionalism, Dr. Thanaraj shared insights on the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Southeast Asia — drawing from experiences of the APPGM-SDG and ASEC initiatives.
🤝 Engagement Highlight
A special high-tea reception was hosted at the official residence of the President of Timor-Leste, where participants had the honour of meeting:
- H.E. Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
- YB Kannavee Suebsang, Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand & Secretary-General of The Fair Party
📰 Summary
Both events — ASEANPEOPLES@ASEAN2025 in Kuala Lumpur and ACSC/APF 2024 in Dili — exemplify the ongoing commitment of civil society to a more inclusive, just, and people-driven ASEAN community.
