Harnessing the Power of the Social and Human Sciences to Shape Inclusive, Sustainable, and Just Societies in South-East Asia: A Position Paper

This paper provides an overview of the Social and HumanSciences (SHS) Unit, UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok holisticapproach to building a more just and fair society for all in theSouth-East Asian region toward 2030 and beyond. The paperprovides two sections focused on thechallengesidentified in theregion and some potentialpathways for the future, from thepoint of view of UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector.

The content of this paper has been discussed with aregionalexpert consultative group that gathered in Bangkok during aMOST regional Conference on 22–23 June 2023. The paper offersgrounds forstrategic orientations and partnershipsin keydomains where UNESCO's expertise in the social and humansciences can make a difference in South-East Asia