Tag: Regional Human Rights System
Towards better human rights
THE Government should use the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a basis to lay the framework for the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP)
Published: Friday September 5, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Friday September 5, 2014 MYT 9:48:13 AM
THE Government should use the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a basis...
Rights Commission urges govt to sign international rights covenants
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) has submitted a proposal urging the government to sign the International Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Covenant, chairperson Win Mya has said.
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) has submitted a proposal urging the government to sign the International Economic, Social and...
More pressure on Malaysia’s rights record with UN seat
There will be greater international pressure on the Najib administration to respect human rights and end its crackdown on dissidents if Malaysia gets elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) next month, rights campaigners say.
BY SHERIDAN MAHAVERA
Published: 8 September 2014
There will be greater international pressure on the Najib...
ASEAN renews commitment to human rights promotion
ASEAN has renewed its commitment to protecting and promoting human rights at the 27th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 8.
ASEAN has renewed its commitment to protecting and promoting human rights at the 27th session of the United Nations...
Independent CSOs discuss Universal Periodic Review
(VNRN) – Three independent human rights organizations met Friday in the first open seminar for Vietnamese CSOs to discuss the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), titled “UPR Vietnam: Process, Potential and Practice.”
The meeting, co-organized by the Vietnam Path Movement, Civil Society Forum, and the Redepmtorist Order’s Office for Justice and...
Will Indonesia’s new president end one of Asia’s oldest conflicts?
Jokowi has promised a softer approach, but the country’s powerful generals may have other ideas.
Marie Dhumieres September 12, 2014 00:22
JAKARTA, Indonesia — “It’s safe here in Papua. There is nothing to hide.”
That’s what Indonesian President-elect Joko Widodo said when asked on the campaign trail whether foreign journalists would be...
Editorial: Asean rights in decline
At a time when abuse of human rights and civil rights is actually increasing, the region is lacking a voice for decency and dignity, let alone defence of those silenced.
The May 22 military coup brought predictable criticism from Thais and foreigners alike. In the aftermath, the most significant attacks...
AICHR Workshop on the Sharing of Experiences on Universal Periodic Review Process among ASEAN Member States
AICHR conducted a workshop on the sharing of experiences on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process among ASEAN Member States on 19 September 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand
Lead by the Representative of Thailand, Dr. Seree Nonthasoot, the AICHR conducted a workshop on the sharing of experiences on the Universal Periodic...
Vietnam attends UN human rights session for first time
Vietnam attended the 27th annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Council that wrapped up in Geneva, Switzerland on September 26, marking its first presence at the gathering since its membership last year.
Vietnam attended the 27th annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Council that wrapped up...
An affront to human rights
As recently as January, Australia denounced Cambodia for its poor human rights record at a United Nations human rights hearing. Now, just eight months later, Australia has turned a blind eye to this record by signing a refugee deal with Cambodia that raises serious human rights concerns.
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