ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights

5th Meeting of the Drafting Group of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

The Drafting Group reportedly discussed the sections of the Declaration on Economic, Social Rights, Cultural Rights , The Rights of Women, Children's Rights and Others Group , and The Cooperation in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights . There...

43rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM)

The AMM approved AICHR s work plan and budget for 2010-2011. The AMM requested AICHR prepare an indicative budget for the 2010-2015 budget. The AMM stressed the importance of aligning ACWC and other ASEAN Sectoral Bodies' work with that of AICHR.

10th Regular Meeting of AICHR and 10th Meeting on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

AICHR discussed among other things: the AICHR Priority Programmes/Activities for 2013, including the AICHR budget, as well as the proposed Guidelines for AICHR s Engagement with civil society groups. AICHR finalized the content of their regional website and booklet, which will be launched in conjunction with their third anniversary...

Regional Seminar on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

The Seminar was divided into four sessions covering the following topics: (a) Experiences from Other Regional Human Rights Mechanisms on the Development of Human Rights Declarations/Conventions, particularly in the Inter American and African Systems; (b) Human Rights and Human Responsibilities; (c) Notions of Collective Rights and Individual Rights; and...

AICHR Regional Consultation with Civil Society Organizations and 9th Meeting of AICHR on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

AICHR discussed and considered the inputs received from CSOs to further refine the draft AHRD. AICHR also met with Regional Experts from Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand to seek their views and inputs on the AHRD. AICHR will submit an improved draft AHRD for the consideration of the Informal ASEAN...

7th Regular Meeting of AICHR

AICHR met with ACWC Representatives to discuss alignment of the two bodies' work. It also met with the United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) East Asia and Pacific Regional Office to discuss potential collaboration, and met the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navanethem Pillay. On 28 November...

ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue with the Government of Indonesia

The Government of Indonesia shared achievements and challenges regarding the promotion and protection of human rights with AICHR Representatives. All AICHR Representatives

AICHR Regional Workshop on the Promotion of Maternal Health and Reduction of Maternal Mortality

AICHR Regional Workshop on the Promotion of Maternal Health and Reduction of Maternal Mortality: Meeting the UN Millennium Development Goal 5 in the Context of ASEAN Community. The Regional Workshop is part of AICHR s Priority Programmes/Activities for 2013. The AICHR Special Meeting on 24 to 26 November 2013 in...

AICHR Regional Workshop on Human Rights-based Approach to Combat Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children

The programme of activies can be accessed here. Recommendations: Protection - Assistance to Victims of Trafficking in Persons Recommendations: Prosecution - Judicial and Law Enforcement Measures Recommendations: Prevention - Public Awareness and Education

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