Report

Hostile Takeover – The corporate empire of Cambodia’s ruling family

Hun Sen’s family have been key to the longevity of his political career. They hold key posts across the state apparatus - in politics, the military, police, media, and charities - sectors that prop up the premier’s ruling party through propaganda, political donations or brute force. Our new exposé, Hostile...

FORUM – ASIA Annual Report 2015

The report provides a glimpse of FORUM-ASIA’s work in 2015. It features updates and activities from all programmes, as well as a financial overview, and a list of the organisation’s achievements throughout 2015. FORUM-ASIA proudly presents the Annual Report 2015. The report provides a glimpse of FORUM-ASIA’s work in 2015. It...

Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Movements [AIPP 2015 Annual Report]

For 2015, AIPP achieved significant achievements in the expanded implementation of its programmes at all levels—local, national, regional and global. These achievements include the widening reach of AIPP’s information dissemination, increased skills and capacities of individuals including women and IP organizations, and significant contribution to positive policies and guidelines...

ACSC/APF 2015 Conference: “A People Centered ASEAN Community: Making It Happen”

This ACSC/APF conference is the second CSO forum held in parallel to the ASEAN Summits in 2015. This gathering provides another opportunity and platform for CSOs to engage with ASEAN and its member States. This ACSC/APF conference is the second CSO forum held in parallel to the ASEAN Summits in...

Moving toward Decent Sex Work: Decent Work and Exploitation in Thailand (Sex Worker Community Research)

In 2016, Thai society is more concerned with addressing exploitation, reducing corruption and honouring the rights of the child than punishing the buying and selling sex. Most of Thai society may well consider exchanging sex for money to be immoral. However, we propose that the breach of some of...

[Pusat KOMAS] Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2015

The Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2015 aims to document current alarming trends of racial discrimination in Malaysia. This annual report will compile, highlight and show the severity of racial discrimination incidents in the nation. The Malaysia Racial Discrimination Report 2015 aims to document current alarming trends of racial discrimination in...

Briefing Paper – Human Rights Situation in Burma/Myanmar

This briefing paper published by FORUM-ASIA and Burma Partnership provides an update on the current situation of human rights in Burma/Myanmar for the consideration of member and observer states of the UN Human Rights Council. It presents critical recommendations that will need to be implemented if the country is...

36 AND COUNTING: Lèse-majesté imprisonment under Thailand’s military junta [FIDH]

The report includes the profiles of six individuals - three men and three women - who have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to 30 years for lèse-majesté and lèsemajesté- related violation of the Computer Crimes Act. Their stories exemplify the range of human rights violations that...

Indigenous Women and Human Trafficking in the Mekong Region: Policy Overview and Community Response [AIPP]

AIPP conducted an investigation into the status of trafficking of indigenous women in the Mekong region. The results served as a preliminary analysis of current government and non-government policies and the responses of the affected communities. AIPP conducted an investigation into the status of trafficking of indigenous women...

[AIPP Report] Indigenous Peoples and ASEAN Integration

ASEAN 2025 promises that the human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity of its peoples, and social justice will be promoted and protected, among a long list of promises. It also promises "greater prosperity through increased economic opportunities, enhanced regional connectivity, ease of intra-ASEAN travel and doing business as well...