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Transnational Social Movements in ASEAN Policy Advocacy – The Case of Regional Migrants’ Rights Policy
The paper looks at how the TSMs respond to the emerging political opportunity structure and explores the dynamics of “going regional” from different approaches and its potential and actual impacts on shaping policy in ASEAN.
Various processes have swept over Southeast Asia in the last four decades, producing pressures not...
Voices of Refugees: Situation of Burma’s Refugees Along the Thailand – Burma Border
These refugees’ voices of concern are based on real fears, as the ongoing conflict threatens peoples’ lives and the situation on the ground in Burma indicates increased militarization by Burma Army as human rights violations continue with impunity, while a fragile peace process threatens the sustainable return of refugees...
[ASEAN Summit] Langkawi Declaration on the Global Movement of Moderates – 27 April 2015
Do Hereby Agree to:
Strengthen ASEAN unity and solidarity and its central role in maintaining and promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region;
Enhance ASEAN's common agenda for peace and prosperity, which promotes political and social stability, inclusive political processes; sustainable growth which provides opportunities for all and upholds dignity;...
Kuala Lumpur Declaration on A People-Oriented, People Centred ASEAN – 27 April 2015
WE HEREBY AGREE TO:
Continue establishing a people-oriented, people-centred and rules-based ASEAN Community where all people, stakeholders and sectors of society can contribute to and enjoy the benefits from a more integrated and connected Community encompassing enhanced cooperation in the political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars for sustainable, equitable and inclusive...
Declaration on Institutionalizing The Resilience Of ASEAN And Its Communities And Peoples To Disasters And Climate Change
EMPHASISING our commitments to the implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response, ASEAN Climate Change Initiative, ASEAN Action Plan on Joint Response to Climate Change, ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Sustainability as well as agreements, action plans and work programmes of relevant ASEAN sectoral bodies
EMPHASISING our...
Chairman’s Statement of the 26th ASEAN Summit Kuala Lumpur & Langkawi, 27 April 2015: “Our People, Our Community, Our Vision”
We, the Heads of State/Government of ASEAN Member States, gathered in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi, Malaysia for the 26th ASEAN Summit on 26-27 April 2015, had productive discussions under the theme ‘Our People, Our Community, Our Vision’ which reflects the overarching spirit of Malaysia’s Chairmanship, namely to create a...
Human Rights and Business – Country Guide Myanmar
This Human Rights and Business Country Guide contains information regarding the potential and actual human rights impacts of businesses operating in Myanmar. The information in this Guide is gathered from publicly available sources and is intended to help companies respect human rights and contribute to development in their own...
A Measure of Last Resort? The Current Status of Juvenile Justice in ASEAN Member States
By conducting this study, RWI aimed to shed light on the current situation on juvenile justice throughout ASEAN in hopes of contributing to bringing domestic norms and implementation in the region into compliance with international human rights standards. Increased regional cooperation and coordination on key cross-cutting issues can increase...
UPR 21st session: Statement by Sweden in the interactive dialogue on Lao People’s Democratic Republic
There are at least nine reported cases of forced disappearances in Laos. The disappearance of the civil society activist Mr Sombath Somphone is one of the most internationally renowned cases. Mr Sombath was last seen at a police checkpoint on 15 December 2012 and his whereabouts are still unknown....
Indigenous Peoples and National Human Rights Institutions in Asia: Good Practices and Challenges
This publication is a compilation of studies on the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines and Thailand. It aims to assist indigenous peoples’ communities, organisations and advocates in establishing a better understanding of how these specific NHRIs operate and to seek opportunities...
