Focus of the Book
Edited by Dr Murni Wan Mohd Nor, IDFR’s latest publication "ASEAN 2025: Fostering Resilient and Equitable Futures Through Inclusivity and Sustainability" offers critical insights as ASEAN navigates an era defined by rapid digital transformation, evolving geopolitics, and urgent climate challenges. This compilation of articles explores the following topics:
- "Business and Human Rights: Promoting Corporate Sustainability and Inclusive Growth" By Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aishah Bidin (member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)).
- "The Burden of Justification: A Distraction to Addressing Structural and Cultural Barriers for Inclusive Participation of Women in Diplomacy" By Dr. Syarifah Fatimah AlZahrah Syed Hussien Al-Attas (Deputy Dean, Academic and Internationalisation, ISTAC, IIUM).
- "A Practitioner’s Perspective on Intercultural Competency: Practical, Effective, and Inclusive Approaches for Challenging Times" By Ms Tamerlaine Beasley (CEO, Beasley Intercultural).
- "ASEAN Retail at the Crossroads of Sustainability and Geopolitics: People, Planet, and Product" By Mr Danial Abdul Rahman (CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute, ASLI).
Objectives
The main purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Southeast Asia. This book offers critical insights into how the ASEAN region can navigate these complexities and build a more prosperous future for all by providing actionable insights that emphasise:
- The intersection of business and human rights, with an emphasis on equitable corporate governance to promote inclusive growth.
- An examination of the barriers preventing the meaningful participation of women in diplomacy, with an advocacy for systemic change and gender parity.
- The importance of intercultural competency in fostering dialogue and creating lasting solutions.
- An analysis of ASEAN retail, focusing on the crucial balance between people, planet, and product amidst sustainability and geopolitical challenges.
Focus of the Book
“From Hate to Hope” attempts to tackle the critical issue of hate speech that transcends borders and impacts societies worldwide by:
- Analysing the adverse impact of hate speech on communities and nations
- Discussing the complex intersections of hate speech with race, religion, and nationalism
- Highlighting emerging trends of hate speech
- Assessing Malaysia’s national framework to address hate speech
Objectives
The main purpose of this book is to strengthen social cohesion, by outlining actionable steps that emphasise:
- The importance of diplomacy and effective communication; and
- A whole-of-nation approach that brings together the Government and all stakeholders—most importantly the Malaysian public—in the design and execution of effective initiatives to address hate speech.
