Tag: Regional Human Rights System
The human rights side of EU-ASEAN relations
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, most commonly known by its acronym ASEAN, is widely described as an economic union of 10 Southeast Asian countries. But it’s not only economic.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, most commonly known by its acronym ASEAN, is widely described as an economic union...
Second Regional Consultation on the Contribution to the Review of the Terms of Reference of the AICHR and the Special Meeting of the AICHR
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) conducted a two-day Regional Consultation with stakeholders on the contribution to the review of the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the AICHR on 27 – 28 June 2014.
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) conducted a two-day Regional Consultation with...
Rights body backed
Thailand has backed work by the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in tackling rights violations, aiding migrant workers and apprehending transnational criminals in the region.
Thailand has backed work by the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in tackling rights violations, aiding migrant workers and apprehending transnational...
ASEAN must boost protection work
A key achievement of the Charter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in 2007 was to open the door to the establishment of a regional human rights body - an Asean human rights mechanism.
A key achievement of the Charter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)...
Cambodia’s Defense of Rights Record at UN Review Slammed
Foreign donors should push Cambodia’s government to end its human rights abuses as part of its bid to maintain political control of the nation, a rights group said Wednesday, after Phnom Penh allegedly snubbed recommendations by foreign governments to improve the country’s rights record.
Foreign donors should push Cambodia’s government...
Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level
KUALA LUMPUR: A legal framework to protect religious freedom is needed at the regional level, said Indonesia’s NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG).
KUALA LUMPUR: A legal framework to protect religious freedom is needed at the regional level, said Indonesia’s NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG).
“South...
Asean political-security community challenges
THE People’s Asean would not be a reality if the politics is not right – both the domestic political systems in which the people live and the wider regional order that underpins the peace, stability and prosperity of their lives.
THE People’s Asean would not be a reality if the...
New UN human rights rapporteur to touch down this week
The UN’s newly appointed special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar will begin her first visit to the country later this week.
The UN’s newly appointed special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar will begin her first visit to the country later this week.
Yanghee...
Stakeholders can remind govt of UPR commitments
KUCHING: Stakeholders are encouraged to work together so that the government can realise all its commitment made under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
KUCHING: Stakeholders are encouraged to work together so that the government can realise all its commitment made under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
According to vice-chairman...
Amendments sought on TOR of Asean rights commission
CIVIL society organizations from the 10-member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are proposing a review and amendments to the terms of reference (TOR) of the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).
CIVIL society organizations from the 10-member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
