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Blood Copper – Investigating Abuses in a Massive Mining Project in Myanmar  ‍

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Film screening and panel discussion, Monday, 15 June, 7pm

The documentary film Blood Copper reveals collusion between the Myanmar military regime and a Chinese state-owned company operating the Letpadaung mine, a huge copper mining complex in Sagaing, central Myanmar. The Letpaduang project, which was pushed through in the face of widespread public protest by local communities who lost their land and are impacted by pollution from the mine, currently brings in millions of dollars to military regime coffers every month.

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis shows how Myanmar’s military forces based at the mine have conducted widespread attacks on surrounding villages, pushing people out and enabling the mining area to expand. Investigators gathered video and photographic evidence in the area at great risk and explain what it shows. Their hope is the evidence will help hold the military and mine operators accountable in the future for the abuses they have committed.  

Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) produced the 25-minute film, working in collaboration with Myanmar Witness.

Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with:

Jason Tower, China-Myanmar specialist.

Debbie Stothard, founder and coordinator, Altsean-Burma.

Jude Foster, director, Blood Copper.

Zin Koko, OSINT analyst, Myanmar Witness.

Moderated by Elaine Kurtenbach, FCCT board member.

‍Members who wish to book in advance should email info@fccthai.com or call the FCCT office on 02-652-0580.

Non-members can use this link.

Members free, non-members 150 baht; students and local media with ID 150 baht.Bar and restaurant open.

Shared Futures: Australia's Commitment to Refugee Protection in the Asia-Pacific

Panel discussion, Thursday, 18 June, 3pm

On World Refugee Day this year, Settlement Services International (SSI), the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) and Amnesty International Australia will bring together refugee leaders, civil society organisations, governments, policymakers and regional stakeholders to reflect on Australia's role in advancing refugee rights and protection across the Asia-Pacific.

This event marks several significant milestones: One million refugees resettled in Australia, plus 50 years of resettlement from Thailand, and a decade of partnership between SSI and APRRN. It will also recognise Thailand's leadership in expanding work rights and pathways for refugee inclusion and self-reliance, and elevate refugee-led perspectives on protection and community participation across the region.

Speakers at the FCCT clubhouse:‍

Violet Roumeliois, chief executive officer, SSI;‍

Hafsar Tameesuddin, co-secretary general, APRRN;‍

Zaki Hairdari, strategic campaigner, Amnesty International; ‍

Felicity Flook, from the Australian Embassy in Thailand;‍

Karen Whiting, head of protection, UNHCR Asia Pacific bureau;‍

Khair Ullah, chair, South Asia Working Group, APRRN steering committee.

Moderator: Klaus Dik Nielsen, co-secretary general, APRRN.

To attend online, please register at: https://events.humanitix.com/shared-futures-australia-s-commitment-to-refugee-protection-in-the-asia-pacific

Free and open to all.

Co-working at the FCCT

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Tuesday, 9 June, 10am

Need a change of scenery from your home office? Join us for a coworking day at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) -- a perfect space for working professionals, digital nomads and anyone looking to break free from the home-office routine.Enjoy a spacious, comfortable workspace with dedicated tables, a full restaurant, café and bar and exclusive lunch specials just for this event.Whether you're tackling deadlines or networking with like-minded professionals, this is an opportunity to be productive in a collaborative, social environment. Come work, connect, and enjoy great food because working remotely doesn’t have to mean working alone.

Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.

Board games night

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Tuesday, 9 June, 7pm

Join us for a chilled night of board games with The Boring Club. Try your luck with classics like chess and backgammon or modern games including Catan and Pandemic.The bar and restaurant will be open. Try our pizzas from the new pizza oven. The Boring Club meets at the FCCT clubhouse for games every Tuesday at 7pm.

Free and open to all.Bar and restaurant open.

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