“ASEZ’s seminars and educational programs are essential initiatives in transforming public awareness.”
- Kishor Adhikari, Dean and Chairman of the Board at Bright Future College
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Reducing Plastic Use Starts on Campus: ASEZ in Nepal Hosts ‘Zero Plastic 2040’ Seminar
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On November 17, 2025, ASEZ held a “Zero Plastic 2040” seminar at Bright Future College in Satdobato, Lalitpur, Nepal. The seminar was organized to raise awareness about the impacts of plastic pollution and to encourage practical action beginning within university campuses and everyday life. The event was attended by Mr. Kishor Adhikari, Dean and Chairman of the Board at Bright Future College; Mr. Basudev Koirala, Middle and High School Principal; and Mr. Milan Shrestha, School and College Coordinator. Approximately 87 college students and 20 ASEZ members also participated in the seminar. |
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ASEZ in Uruguay Receives Certificate of Appreciation from CH Municipality of Montevideo
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On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, ASEZ Chapter in Uruguay carried out a “Reduce Crime Together (RCT)” Mural Painting Project applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles at Liceo Nº 3 Dámaso A. Larrañaga (Dámaso A. Larrañaga Third High School) in Montevideo. The school is located in a central living area of Montevideo that includes neighborhoods such as La Blanqueada, where residential and commercial zones are mixed. With major roads and educational facilities concentrated in the area, there is heavy pedestrian traffic from students and local residents. As a result, how the surrounding street environment is managed has a significant impact on perceptions of safety.
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ASEZ Talk Concert with the Villar Foundation of the Philippines: Sustainable Living—Caring for Both the Earth and Ourselves
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On November 10, 2025, ASEZ hosted the “ASEZ Talk Concert with the Villar Foundation of the Philippines,” creating a forum to share real-world experiences from the fields of climate action, environmental protection, and social welfare with university students. The Villar Foundation is a nonprofit organization in the Philippines that has long carried out diverse initiatives to protect the environment and improve healthcare and welfare for vulnerable communities. The event featured a keynote lecture by Cynthia A. Villar, Executive Director of the Villar Foundation and a former Philippine Senator, who was visiting Korea at the time.
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Human Rights in the Digital Age |
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In September, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk issued a strong warning about the growing violations of human rights in the digital sphere. His message made clear that digital human rights are no longer a minor or abstract concern, but a serious global issue officially recognized by the United Nations. We now spend most of our waking hours within digital networks. Smartphones and the internet have enriched our lives and increased efficiency, but behind this convenience lies a deepening shadow. Violence enabled by anonymity, algorithm-driven discrimination, and data monopolization represent new forms of threats that traditional human rights frameworks struggle to address. Behind the ease of a single click, there is often an invisible cost. |
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