Civil Society Forum

Framework for Women’s Economic Rights in ASEAN [IWRAW Asia Pacific]

The WEL Project is a three-year partnership between International Women’s Rights Action Watch Asia Pacific (IWRAW Asia Pacific), Oxfam and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The idea for the Framework was first discussed during the inception meeting launching the Women’s Economic Leadership and Empowerment in ASEAN...

AIPP Annual Report 2015: Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Movements

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...

Human Rights Report 2015 Overview: Civil and Political Rights [SUARAM]

The human rights situation for Malaysia in 2015 can be gleaned from the data and statistics for the violations of fundamental liberties documented and monitored by SUARAM. Once again, we can see that the promises of reform made by Prime Minister Najib Razak when he took over the office...

[ACSC/APF 2016 CSO Statement] Expanding Peoples’ Solidarity For a Just and Inclusive ASEAN Community

ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN Peoples’ Forum (ACSC/APF) marks a new history in this region by holding it in Timor Leste. The ACSC/APF 2016 will not take place in Lao PDR, due to concerns over possible restrictions and limited freedom of expression on key issues of concerns of ASEAN which...

[5th Asia Pro Bono Conference] The Impact of Pro Bono on Transformational Change: Working to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

The 5th Asia Pro Bono Conference, co-organized by BABSEACLE and its  Asia Pro Bono Consortium partners, will be held to provide participants with a deeper regional perspective on pro bono practice development in the region. The 5th Asia Pro Bono Conference, co-organized by BABSEACLE and its  Asia Pro Bono Consortium...

ACSC/APF 2016, Dili – Timor Leste

We are happy to invite all NGOs and CSOs to join us for the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ ASEAN Peoples’ Forum 2016. Greetings, people of ASEAN! We are happy to invite all NGOs and CSOs to join us for the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ ASEAN Peoples’ Forum 2016. Details of the...

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...

ASEAN Youth Forum 2016: “Advancing Youth Roles in leading ASEAN”

The ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) is envisioned to be a free and empowering platform for youths to voice out their concerns and strategize for ways to achieve a better ASEAN. AYF has been working regionally to strengthening youth movement, engagement with ASEAN, and civil society. ASEAN Youth Forum 2016: “Advancing...