Get involved with SEACAF
Be a Coalition Member Today!
Are you committed to upholding academic freedom, including embracing the Principles for Implementing the Right to Academic Freedom and the Surabaya Principle of Academic Freedom?
Are you willing and ready to actively participate in SEACAF’s activities?
Are you prepared to contribute to discussions aimed at enhancing the protection and promotion of academic freedom in the region and beyond?
Are you open to collaborating with fellow members and partners on joint initiatives related to academic freedom?
Are you willing to engage in knowledge-sharing efforts that support academic freedom across different contexts?
Our Membership Framework
SEACAF membership is open to individuals and institutions committed to academic freedom and interested in networking with like-minded people to protect and promote this vital principle and right.
We welcome individual membership from academic staff, researchers, administrators of higher education institutions, students, and union workers in education institutions. We also invite those working on human rights—from activist, civil society, union, or media backgrounds—to join us.
SEACAF is also open to institutional membership, including education institutions, unions, civil society organizations, media organizations, and others. By joining SEACAF, you will be among the first to hear about our initiatives and gain access to regional and international networks focused on academic freedom. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to SEACAF’s strategy and direction, helping ensure our work responds to the region’s evolving needs.

SEACAF Member Benefits
Below are some common benefits in collaborating with the SEA Coalition for Academic Freedom. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to us directly.
Receive updates on the academic freedom situation and related funding opportunities
Participate in the SEACAF Annual Conference with prioritized access to funding opportunities
Receive SEACAF support in organizing local activities to promote academic freedom
Join SEACAF in advocating for academic freedom at national and international levels
Receive SEACAF support in referencing protection initiatives
