The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) will hold its 15th annual conference, in Penang, Malaysia from the 17th to the 20th of July 2006.

Digital video cameras are not just for family gatherings, weddings and vacations.

For five women, including photo-journalist and Biology Major Ong Ju Lin of Malaysia, this handy gadget is the tool to promote human rights, social justice and equality.

Western Internet companies, including Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Cisco Systems, have been aiding authorities in censoring individuals who distribute sensitive information or criticise the government. The International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX) reports that Yahoo has helped prosecute three journalists in China by providing information to the state from their e-mail accounts.

Philippine media, touted by many as among one of the freest in Asia, is under grave threat of being silenced once again.

All roads led to political awareness in Argentina where activists are using street art to recount events during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship.

What do community theatre, trains, mobile games and soccer have in common?