We have been working on issues on violent extremism, youth, politics, civil society and marginalised communities since 2015. All our work is based on research and supervised rigorously by an ethics committee. You may access our reports here.
SCARS OF WAR
According to evidence, one person in every five – 20 percent – of people who live in conflict zones have some form of mental health issue (ICRC, 2021). Hence, in a conflict affected area, people suffer from mental health issue three times more than the general public and this is not just an issue of prevalence but an issue of access.
Remembering Pattani: Patani Conflict and Negotiating Identity
I visited the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur a few months ago and saw the Patani Malay kingdom stamps being exhibited. I quickly turned on my phone camera, and sent the picture to a Patani social worker who attended a workshop IMAN organised on para-counsellor training in early October 2022, to train Patani social workers on counselling skills.
Apa Sesudah Malaysia?
Menjelang Hari Malaysia, kita seperti anak kecil yang sedang nyenyak tidur kemudian terbangun daripada lena buaiannya. Setelah sedar, kita disua dengan bermacam rempah ratus patriotisma menggantikan muluk-muluk yang pernah disepakati sejak lebih 50 tahun yang lalu. Demikian sejarah diimbau dan diselak dari kerumunan kertas-kertas lusuh tinggalan orang-orang lama.