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Press Release – Special Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights 2013

14 – 16 August 2013, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened a Special Meeting on 14 to 16 August 2013 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. The Special Meeting was chaired by H.E. Pehin Dato Dr. Awang Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Jumat, the Representative of Brunei Darussalam and the Chair of the AICHR. The Meeting had a full agenda, taking focus on the implementation of the AICHR’s Priority Programmes and Activities 2013. Several concept papers for upcoming workshops and trainings were adopted; among them were the Workshop on Combating Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children which is expected to be conducted in November 2013, the Training of the Trainers on Human Rights for public prosecutors and police officers to be conducted in mid-November, as well as the AICHR Regional Workshop on the Promotion of Maternal Health and Reduction of Maternal Mortality also expected to be conducted in November 2013.

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