Civil Society Forum
Making Inroads: Chinese Infrastructure Investment in ASEAN and Beyond
This study examines this rapidly evolving landscape and its potential implications. It focuses on the ASEAN region, and draws examples particularly from the lower Mekong countries. However, it will also be of value to individuals and groups elsewhere in Asia and internationally who are monitoring these developments. The main...
Safeguarding People and the Environment in Chinese Investments: A Guide for Community Advocates
The aim of this guide is to help civil society organizations and community advocates gain an improved understanding of Chinese investors and China-led finance institutions and the guidelines, policies and standards that apply to their overseas operations. It is hoped that the information and ideas contained here will help...
Strengthening and Harmonizing Labour Standards in ASEAN: A Framework for Union Advocacy
This study, Strengthening and Harmonizing Labour Standards in ASEAN: A Framework for Union Advocacy, covers international labour standards on wages; working time; social protection, including occupational safety and health, social security and maternity protection; equality of opportunity and treatment and non-discrimination at work; freedom of association and right to...
The assassination of Ko Ni and Myanmar’s faltering national reconciliation
The coldly calculated assassination of Muslim lawyer Ko Ni at Yangon's Mingaladon International Airport on 29 January appalled the world, not least because of the shocking image of him cradling his grandson at the time. A taxi driver was also killed during the capture of the killer.
The assassination of...
First Regional Consultative Meeting (RCM 1) – ACSC/APF 2017
First Regional Consultative Meeting (RCM 1) - ACSC/APF 2017
When : February 15 - 17, 2017
Where : Manila, Philippines
First Regional Consultative Meeting (RCM 1) - ACSC/APF 2017
When : February 15 - 17, 2017
Where : Manila, Philippines
Interim Secretariat of ACSC/APF 2017
SAPA Task Force on ASEAN and Human Rights Annual Meeting 2017
The annual strategic meeting will review and assess SAPA advocacy in 2016; share and assess the current human rights situation in ASEAN region; discuss advocacy strategy for 2017 and beyond; develop collective advocacy plan for 2017 and beyond; strengthen and maintain coordination among members and partners of SAPA
On 13-14...
Briefing Paper: Another Piece of the Democratic – Puzzle Reform of the Administrative Structure of Myanmar Essential
Under the leadership of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the mantra of ‘change’, the National League for Democracy (NLD) won an overwhelming victory in Myanmar’s 2015 general elections. This display of popular support for the NLD shows that people of Myanmar are fully invested in progressing towards a...
“No. 136”: A Rohingya Photography Exhibition Bangkok, Thailand
Myanmar recognizes 135 ethnic groups within its borders. But what about the people who constitute No. 136? They are the non-existent people, those who must not be named.
Photo Exhibition | Remarks | Drinks and Appetizers
"No. 136": A Rohingya Photography Exhibition Bangkok, Thailand
Nov 29 - Dec 6
Rohingya in Bangladesh, Malaysia,...
Human Rights in Southeast Asia Vol. 2 [SHAPE – SEA]
This textbook is aimed for undergraduate students who are studying a general education level course on human rights, or students who do human rights as a part of their degree in courses such as sociology, law, politics, ASEAN studies or development studies. The textbook does not require specialist knowledge...
Human Rights in Southeast Asia Vol. 1 [SHAPE – SEA]
This textbook is aimed for undergraduate students who are studying a general education level course on human rights, or students who do human rights as a part of their degree in courses such as sociology, law, politics, ASEAN studies or development studies. The textbook does not require specialist knowledge...