ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children maps out plan of action
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 2 December 2013 - The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) agreed on a plan of action at its Special Meeting convened on 26-27 November 2013 in Brunei Darussalam.
Subsequent to the adoption of the Declaration on the...
The Philippines: Child prostitution film marks Human Rights Day
MANILA, Philippines – The Dutch-Filipino film "Lilet Never Happened" premieres in the Philippines on Monday, December 2, to mark the European Union's celebration of International Human Rights Day on December 10.
The film detailing the struggles of Lilet, an 11-year-old exposed to the world of prostitution, will be shown to...
The Philippines: Army reaffirms commitment to human rights
MANILA, Philippines - The Army on Monday renewed its commitment to uphold human rights in all its operations amid cases of enforced disappearances attributed to soldiers.
Soldiers recited a human rights pledge during simultaneous flag ceremonies in all military camps in observance of Human Rights Consciousness Week.
Col. Perfecto Rimando Jr.,...
The Philippines: The human-rights champion
AS a teenager during the martial-law years, Jose Manuel Diokno would go with his father—the late Sen. Pepe Diokno—to the military court in Camp Aguinaldo, where he was first exposed to handling human-rights cases. “Even then, I was already decided I would study law,” the now 53-year-old Diokno says.
To...
The Philippines: Palace assailed over comment on journalist killings
MANILA, Philippines—The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Saturday assailed Malacañang for downplaying the killing of journalists in the Philippines, noting that yet another broadcast journalist was shot dead on Friday in Bukidnon.
Barely a week after Palace spokesperson Herminio Coloma dismissed the summary execution of journalists in the...
‘Thai unrest may ‘descend into chaos’ if not settled soon’
KUALA LUMPUR: The current unrest in Thailand may likely descend into greater chaos if protesters insist on continuing their movements past Dec 5.
This Thursday marks an important holiday for the Thai nation -- King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday.
Under normal circumstances, the country would celebrate in the spirit of calm and...
UN chief Ban ‘concerned’ by Thailand violence
LIMA: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday voiced concern about the violent clashes in Thailand and urged all sides in the unrest to broker a peaceful end to the crisis.
“I am concerned about the escalation of violence in Bangkok in recent days and express regret over the loss...
A More Open Myanmar
Myanmar was for years a country by, of and for the military. In 2011, the military junta officially dissolved itself, opening the way for a democratic transition under the government of President Thein Sein, a former general. A central policy of the regime is to attract foreign investment into...
The Philippines: EDITORIAL – Human rights consciousness
As the nation started its observance of Human Rights Consciousness Week, the Philippine Army renewed its commitment to uphold human rights. Three decades after the end of martial law, that still sounds more like a best efforts pledge than a sincere commitment.
People power restored democracy but did not put...
Indonesia: Anti-WTO Activists Rally at US Consulate
Denpasar, Bali. Dozens of university students and members of non-governmental organizations rallied in front of the American consulate in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday, calling for the World Trade Organization conference to be canceled.
The rally commenced with a long march from Niti Mandala Field in Renon, Denpasar, to the consulate,...
