Seminar on Gender Ethics in Thai Social Movements

MGR Online•Politics•15h ago

Reader Briefing

The Gender-Based Violence Opposition Network of Thailand held a seminar to discuss sexual ethics and the lack of safe spaces for victims within social and political movements.

•The seminar took place on August 25 at Vic 3 Bangkok Hotel.
•Panelists highlighted how power imbalances and 'connection' cultures enable sexual abuse in human rights and democracy circles.
•Angkana Intasa proposed that organizations establish guidelines to prevent sexual harassment and ensure legal enforcement.

Overview

•On August 25, the Gender-Based Violence Opposition Network of Thailand and member organizations held a seminar at Vic 3 Bangkok Hotel.
•The seminar cited cases of a senior political activist and a foundation director accused of sexual abuse and exploitation.
•Nayana Suphaphueng stated that social movements often lack clear physical workspaces, which facilitates power relations and exploitation for benefits or positions.
•Yingcheep Atchanand stated that the 'connection' culture and reliance on seniors make victims afraid to resist power or refuse demands.
•Nisarat Jongwisal argued that perpetrators often frame sexual abuse as personal relationship conflicts to avoid responsibility and ignore the lack of consent.
•Angkana Intasa stated that the Women and Men Progressive Foundation assists an average of 50 sexual abuse cases per year.
•Angkana Intasa stated that the root of these problems stems from power structures and patriarchal attitudes.
•Angkana Intasa proposed that society oppose gender-based violence, organizations implement prevention guidelines, and the state strictly enforce sexual offense laws.

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Key Quotes

Nayana Suphaphueng

"Those working to drive democracy are often expected to know and understand respect for human rights more than others."

ผู้ที่ทำงานขับเคลื่อนประชาธิปไตยมักถูกคาดหวังว่าต้องรู้และเข้าใจเรื่องการเคารพสิทธิมนุษยชนมากกว่าคนอื่น

Yingcheep Atchanand

"I wish to be part of pushing for a culture where we can work without anyone having to please others."

ผมขอเป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการผลักดันวัฒนธรรมที่เราจะทำงานกันได้โดยไม่ต้องมีใครเอาใจใครครับ

Key Entities

Organization

Gender-Based Violence Opposition Network of Thailand(เครือข่ายต่อต้านความรุนแรงด้วยเหตุแห่งเพศแห่งประเทศไทย)

The organizer of the seminar on sexual ethics in Thai social and political movements.

Foundation for Gender Rights and Justice(มูลนิธิเพื่อสิทธิและความเป็นธรรมทางเพศ)

The organization where Nayana Suphaphueng serves as an advisor.

Internet Law Reform Dialogue(เครือข่ายอินเทอร์เน็ตเพื่อกฎหมายประชาชน)

The organization led by Yingcheep Atchanand, also known as iLaw.

Tum Thang Foundation(มูลนิธิทำทาง)

The foundation where Nisarat Jongwisal serves as a consultant.

Women and Men Progressive Foundation(มูลนิธิหญิงชายก้าวไกล)

The organization directed by Angkana Intasa that provides assistance to victims of sexual abuse.

Place

Vic 3 Bangkok Hotel(โรงแรมวิค 3 แบงค็อก)

The location where the seminar was held.

Person

Nayana Suphaphueng(นัยนา สุภาพึ่ง)

Advisor to the Foundation for Gender Rights and Justice and former National Human Rights Commission member.

Yingcheep Atchanand(ยิ่งชีพ อัชฌานนท์)

Executive Director of the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw).

Nisarat Jongwisal(นิศารัตน์ จงวิศาล)

Consultant for the Tum Thang Foundation.

Angkana Intasa(อังคณา อินทสา)

Director of the Women and Men Progressive Foundation.