AICHR discusses rights of migrant fishers in forum on human rights at sea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 18 December 2023 – In commemoration of the International Day of Migrants, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) hosted the forum on human rights at sea on 14-15 December 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia, in a hybrid setting. The event, titled “ASEAN Forum on...
AICHR discuss progress and future of ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025 with representatives of persons with disabilities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BANGKOK, 13 December 2023 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) held the “2023 AICHR Regional Consultation on Midterm Review and Progress of the Enabling Masterplan 2025,” in Bangkok, on 4-5 December. With over 120 participants in attendance onsite and virtually, the meeting served...
AICHR hosts another regional consultation on freedom of opinion and expression in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 2 December 2023 - The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) hosted another regional consultation on freedom of opinion and expression in ASEAN on 1-2 December in Jakarta, through a hybrid format. During the opening session, the Chair and Representative of Indonesia to AICHR,...
Press Release – The 2nd ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group Meeting
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group (AER WG) convened the 2nd Meeting on 21-22 November 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Prof. Dr. Amara Pongsapich, Representative of Thailand to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), and was attended by members...
Press Release – 5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue, 6 November 2023, ASEAN Headquarters
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Subsequent to the adoption of the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue during the 43rd ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the 5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue on 6 November 2023 at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta,...
ASEAN human rights body convenes dialogue for a torture-free Southeast Asia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 3 September 2023 – The ASEAN Dialogue in Realising Southeast Asia as a Torture-Free Region was held on 28-29 August 2023 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The dialogue served as a platform for sharing practices and initiatives of ASEAN Member States (AMS) and...
AICHR hosts dialogue on protection of rights of women and children in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 3 September 2023 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) conducted the AICHR Cross-Sectoral Dialogue on the Effective Implementation of ASEAN Commitments on Human Rights of Women and Children on 25 August 2023 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The main purpose...
AICHR launches regional study on human rights and migration management
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 3 September 2023 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) launched the study on human rights and migration management for the most vulnerable groups in ASEAN on 25 August at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The study examined the existing migration management...
AICHR hosts second ASEAN Community Council Dialogue on Human Rights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 3 September 2023 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) hosted the second ASEAN Community Council Dialogue on Human Rights on 24 August at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The purposes of the dialogue were to consult ASEAN Sectoral Bodies on how...
The 1st ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group Meeting
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group (AER WG) convened the 1st Meeting on 21-22 August 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Prof. Dr. Amara Pongsapich, Representative of Thailand to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), and was attended by...