Events

ACSC/APF2015 Conference Engaging 27th ASEAN Summit Workshop: “People-Centered ASEAN Community: Making It Happen”

The Regional Steering Committee (RSC) with the endorsement of the Malaysian National Organizing Committee (NOC) have decided to organize the ACSC/APF2015 Conference. As you may know, Malaysia is the current Chair for ASEAN for 2015 and hence will be hosting the 27th ASEAN Summit this year. Warm greetings from the...

‘Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community’: Whose Vision? Whose Reality?

2016 will be an important year for ASEAN, as it promises to turn its “vision” into a “reality”. Its chairmanship will be with the Lao PDR, where civil society organizations in the recent ACSC/APF agreed they will not hold their 2016 gathering. This forum aims to draw attention and...

‘Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community’: Whose Vision? Whose Reality?

2016 will be an important year for ASEAN, as it promises to turn its “vision” into a “reality”. Its chairmanship will be with the Lao PDR, where civil society organizations in the recent ACSC/APF agreed they will not hold their 2016 gathering. This forum aims to draw attention and...

The Mekong : Law, Dams & Development [Seminar & Book Launch]

As debate continues to rage over the hydropower boom that will fundamentally change the river's ecology and the livelihoods of those who depend on it, a key question arises: what is the place of law in governing river basin development? The Mekong : Law, Dams & Development 17th February 2016,...

A Political Utopia Called Singapore (Discussion/Seminar)

Since its independence in 1965, Singapore has been continuously governed by the People's Action Party (PAP) as it won every General Election. In the 2011 General Election, the PAP won 60.1% of the valid votes the lowest in its entire election history fueling discussion of political change in the...

‘Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2015’ – Pusat KOMAS, Malaysia

Pusat KOMAS will be organizing a report launch of “Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2015”. Pusat KOMAS will be organizing a report launch of “Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2015”. The launch event will be in a forum panel method, where the esteemed speakers will be sharing their insights on the topic of...

SDGs – The Future [Global Future]

The event SDGs – The Future is being convened to begin a dialogue about what is needed today to shape a future that meets Agenda 2030 SDGs - The Future Global Future is convening an event on May 24, 2016, 13.00-14.15 WMO Building, Avenue de la Paix 7bis, 1211 Geneva Register online to...

Roundtable on Advocating for human rights treaty ratification Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP), Mahidol University, Thailand.

Advocating for ratification is a part of many international advocacy programs, yet the effectiveness is unclear. This seminar will discuss efforts made towards ratification, and consider the impact of ratification on human rights standards. Venue: Room 109, Institute for Human Rights and Peace Studies, Salaya Campus. Date: Friday June 10, 2016:...

Thailand: Public Forum on the Anniversary of Andaman Sea Refugee Crisis

The Forum is aimed at reviewing the situation of Rohingya and Bangladeshi survivors of human trafficking from 2015. Progress of Combating Trafficking in Persons of Rohingya and Bangladeshi Survivors in Thailand The Sub-Committee on Civil Rights of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT), chaired by Ms. Angkhana Neelapaijit, a...

ASEAN Youth Forum 2016: “Advancing Youth Roles in leading ASEAN”

The ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) is envisioned to be a free and empowering platform for youths to voice out their concerns and strategize for ways to achieve a better ASEAN. AYF has been working regionally to strengthening youth movement, engagement with ASEAN, and civil society. ASEAN Youth Forum 2016: “Advancing...