Events

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,...

ACSC/APF2016 – 1st Regional Consultation Meeting (Bangkok)

We are happy to invite all NGOs and CSOs to join us for the ACSC/APF2016 1st Regional Consultation Meeting. Greetings, people of ASEAN! We are happy to invite all NGOs and CSOs to join us for the ACSC/APF2016 1st Regional Consultation Meeting. Details of the meeting are as follows: Date      31 March...

Panel Discussion – The Struggles of Land and Environmental Defenders in Thailand: Challenges and Ways Forward (9 March 2016, 9-12, FCCT Bangkok)

In the lead up to the verdict in Mr Chai’s case in mid-March, a panel discussion is being organized on 9 March 2016 to deliberate on the current challenges being faced by land rights defenders in Thailand, and recommend more effective ways to ensure their safety. This event is...

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...

Universal Periodic Review in Southeast Asia: An Evidence-Based Regional Assesment

The UPR is a universal mechanism under the Human Rights Council that reviews the human rights situation in all 193 UN Member States once every four and a half years. By May 2016, all Southeast Asian states would have undergone two review cycles of their respective human rights situations...

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...