Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Women’s rights in Brunei are highly threatened – Asean Women’s Caucus
Brunei’s new Syariah Penal Code Order 2013 has provisions that clearly infringe on universal human rights and will open up women, children and sexual minorities to more violations.
Brunei’s new Syariah Penal Code Order 2013 has provisions that clearly infringe on universal human rights and will open up women, children...
Civil society organisations put out statement against xenophobia, racism
A group of 12 civil society organisations and more than 20 individuals have put out a statement condemning racist and xenophobic rhetoric and behaviour in Singapore, and calling for robust political debate and the promotion of the values of equality and universal human rights.
SINGAPORE: A group of 12 civil...
Burma: Drop Draft Religion Law
Burma’s parliament should scrap a proposed religion law that would encourage further repression and violence against Muslims and other religious minorities, Human Rights Watch said today.
(New York) – Burma’s parliament should scrap a proposed religion law that would encourage further repression and violence against Muslims and other religious minorities,...
Thailand: Military junta must respect freedoms guaranteed under international law
hailand’s military junta, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), must respect all fundamental freedoms guaranteed by international treaties to which Thailand is a state party, FIDH said today.
Paris, 30 May 2014: Thailand’s military junta, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), must respect all fundamental freedoms...
Protesters rally briefly in Bangkok as Thai troops move to thwart anti-coup activists
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling junta deployed thousands of security forces on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday to thwart another round of small-scale protests denouncing last month's military coup. Hundreds of demonstrators came out and several were detained, but there was no violence.
BANGKOK — Thailand's ruling junta deployed thousands...
Myanmar: “Build on achievements and reach for democracy”
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Tomás Ojea Quintana, today calls on the Government and people of Myanmar to build on the many achievements of the last three years in laying a solid foundation for a robust democracy.
GENEVA (30 May 2014) – The...
59 Political Prisoners Remain Behind Bars in Burma: Rights Group
Burmese human rights groups said that at least 59 political prisoners remain behind bars in Burma, while 85 defendants are currently facing trial for political reasons.
Burmese human rights groups said that at least 59 political prisoners remain behind bars in Burma, while 85 defendants are currently facing trial for...
Can Calif. hotel boycott change a sultan’s policies?
Human-rights advocates are boycotting the Beverly Hills Hotel whose owner, the sultan of Brunei, is phasing in harsh Islamic laws in his country against homosexuality and abortion.
There are few hotels as fundamental to a place as the Beverly Hills Hotel. The pink palace, around which the town grew and...
16 Years From ’98, Justice Remains Elusive
Jakarta - Heratetty will never forget the day she received news that her son was shot and killed during a student-led rally demanding the resignation of then-president Suharto at Trisakti University.
Jakarta - Heratetty will never forget the day she received news that her son was shot and killed during...
Thailand’s Coup – Will ASEAN Answer?
Recent weeks have brought forth a slew of unfortunate developments for the “land of smiles,” as Thailand likes to brand itself. Political turmoil
Recent weeks have brought forth a slew of unfortunate developments for the “land of smiles,” as Thailand likes to brand itself. Political turmoil – first in the...
