Category Archives: Asia

Webinar on Governance in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

This month’s guest speakers explored the multifaceted manifestations and perceptions of Taliban rule. The latest [...]

The Foundation’s Activity Report 2022 is now available online

The Max Planck Foundation presents its Activity Report 2022. The Foundation’s Activity Reports give a [...]

Workshop on ‘Cooperation for Maritime Safety’ for IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners delivered remotely

The Max Planck Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka [...]

Accountability for the persecution of Afghanistan’s Hazaras in the spotlight at the latest online symposium

The Foundation convened an interdisciplinary panel on the record of crimes committed against Afghanistan’s Hazara [...]

Inaugural workshop on human rights monitoring methodologies in Kyrgyzstan

An introductory workshop convened Kyrgyz civil society representatives and human rights specialists to lay the [...]

Foundation meets with Uzbek stakeholders in Tashkent

The Max Planck Foundation’s on-the-ground research contributed to a holistic understanding of the current legal [...]

Foundation meets with state institutions in Dushanbe

The Max Planck Foundation’s meetings laid the groundwork for future cooperation with the state of [...]

The Foundation launches new project in the Maldives

The Max Planck Foundation launches its third project in the Maldives titled ‘At the Crossroad [...]

The Foundation delivers a course on ‘Parliamentary Oversight and Legislative Scrutiny’

Drawing on experiences and best practices from other parliaments, this advanced course provides in-depth knowledge [...]

‘Nothing about us without us’: Afghan disability rights activists share opportunities and challenges

This symposium provided a platform for discussion about upholding the rights of persons with disabilities [...]