Special Meeting
Preparation Meeting for the 21st ASEAN Summit
The Senior Officials Meeting considered the draft ASEAN human rights convention and removed the right to freedom of association (Article 24 of the September 2012 Draft) and added a paragraph to the preamble affirming efforts to advance women and eliminate violence against women.
Activity Report from AICHR Representative for Indonesia
Attended by civil society and government representatives. The Indonesian Representative outlined AICHR work to date, discussed the challenges posed by the different member states' understandings and willingness to commit to human rights, and answered questions regarding the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration.
8th Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
AICHR concluded the formulation of the AICHR Priority Programmes/Activities for 2013 with its indicative annual budget and the concept papers as well as budget on the two trainings that will be implemented by the Representative of Thailand.AICHR discussed the inputs from the ASEAN Sectoral Bodies for the further improvement...
6th Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
AICHR continued discussions on the draft Declaration. It debated the notion of national and regional particularities , the limitation on rights, balancing rights with duties and responsibilities, and the protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups. AICHR also prepared for the first Regional Consultation with civil society organizations in...
Coordination Meeting on CSR Thematic Study
AICHR determined the Thematic Study on Corporate Social Responsibility's framework, methodology and timeframe. National focal points are to submit their national study to Study Team Member (STM) on July 20, 2012. This will be a consolidated into a comprehensive report taking into account inputs from all member states.
9th Regular Meeting; 5th Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration;
Discussed issues: Discussed the Principles of the Declaration for all sections. Some issues emerged as follow: - Some countries (especially Laos) insisted that the words of National and Regional specificity can be added which then refused by other member countries in AICHR. - There was...
4th Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
AICHR discussed the sections of the Declaration on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Right to Development . AICHR approved the modality for consulting with the ASEAN sectorial bodies on the Declaration which would not include distributing the draft Declaration prior...
3rd Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
AICHR discussed the section of the Declaration on Civil and Political Rights and debated: a) the issue of enforced disappearances under the paragraph on the Right to Personal Liberty and Security; b) restrictions of rights, i.e. right to move, right to seek asylum. There was...
2nd Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
AICHR discussed and approved the method and modality for finalizing the AHRD. It also approved the basic elements to be incorporated into the Preamble and Substantive Rights parts of the Declaration. There was a debate on whether AHRD will adopt the whole technical languages offered by the...
1st Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
AICHR committed to complete the declaration in 2012 as assigned by the ASEAN Foreign Ministers. AICHR approved a Progress Report on the Drafting the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration for submission to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and approved a schedule for AICHR to meet and negotiate over the Declaration....
