Our Work
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Hanoi office is implementing projects across Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening political education and international solidarity. We work with state and non-state partners such as universities, think tanks, research and educational institutions as well as other stakeholders. Since its inception, RLS Hanoi office has been striving for Social Justice and the assertion of social rights. We also emphasize the urgency of Social-Ecological-Transformations, as the Mekong region and maritime Southeast Asia are especially vulnerable to the escalating environmental crises. Apart from that, we work towards strengthening International Dialogue between Germany, Europe and the countries of the Indo-Pacific. In Vietnam and Laos, we also support the exchange and experience sharing on questions related to Socialism in the 21st Century. Below you will find some of the projects, we have realized with our partners over the past years.
Social Justice, Vietnam
Legal Perspectives from Southern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam had a head start on the country’s path towards socialism. It is thus essential to support the southern region’s equal participation. RLS and its partner highlight the standpoints of southern Vietnamese legal experts and social organizations.
Laos, Socialism
Supporting Laos' National Assembly
RLS is supporting the ‘Intersessions’ of Laos’ National Assembly. These allow National Assembly members to prepare for upcoming parliamentary sittings and thus ensure a more deliberate and well-informed legislative process.
Social Justice, Socialism, Vietnam
Working Towards Living Wages
Average wages in Vietnam remain low. In collaboration with IWTU, RLS aims to raise awareness and building capacity for trade unions and workers on the issue of living wages through trainings, workshops and research.
Philippines, Social Justice
Fisher Folk and the Fight for their Place at Sea
Fisher folk in the Philippines face massive challenges to their livelihoods. RLS and the NGO for Fisheries Reform (NFR) support projects and activities that articulate their interests and aspirations.
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Philippines, Social-Ecological Transformation
Food Sovereignty in the Philippines
The digitalization of agriculture threatens the livelihoods and autonomy of small-scale farmers. RLS and the ETC Group use board games about the ‘industrial food chain’ as a creative tool for political education and engagement.
Myanmar, Social Justice
Engaging Myanmar's Youth
The democratization of the early 2010s provided Myanmar’s youth with a long-awaited opportunity to expand their social and political rights. RLS and the Local Resource Centre have empowered the young generation in the areas of advocacy and policy development.
Germany, International Dialogue, Laos, Socialism
Future Dialogue with the Lao PDR
The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung facilitated a dialogue with Laos' National Assembly and Revolutionary People’s Party. This exchange enhanced mutual understanding and paved the way for future collaboration.
Malaysia, Social Justice
Gender-Based Violence in Malaysia
Women seeking asylum or working on plantations frequently experience abuse and discrimination. RLS and Tenaganita use participatory methods to empower these women in confronting gender inequality within their communities.
Cambodia, International Dialogue, Social-Ecological Transformation
Organizing Cambodian Farmers
Cambodia’s new free trade agreements threaten its rural communities and eco-systems. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung and its partner support the political involvement of trade unions and farmer associations through trainings and policy dialogues.
Social Justice, Socialism, Vietnam
Research for Vietnam’s National Assembly
Rapid socio-economic development requires an effective legislative process. The Institute of Legislative Studies supports parliamentarians by providing research and policy advice on key issues such as labor and land rights.