AICHR Statement on the Occasion of ASEAN Day 2026
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ASEAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (AICHR) STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF ASEAN DAY 2026 On this ASEAN Day, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) joins the peoples of Southeast Asia in commemorating the 59th anniversary of the Association's founding. This day is not only...
AICHR advances technical discussions on the ASEAN Human Rights Index
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 29 July 2026 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the AICHR Consultation on Human Rights Index 2026 in Tangerang, Indonesia. The consultation brought together AICHR Representatives, ASEAN Member States, national human rights institutions, international organisations, academia, think tanks, civil society...
AICHR Press Statement on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ASEAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (AICHR) PRESS STATEMENT ON THE WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS 2026 30 July 2026 30 July 2026 – On the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed under the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam”, the ASEAN Intergovernmental...
ASEAN Workshop strengthens business and human rights efforts to tackle forced labour and protect migrant workers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Bangkok, 14 July 2026 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), led by the Representatives of Thailand and Malaysia, convened the “ASEAN Workshop on Strengthening the Implementation of Business and Human Rights to Address Forced Labour and Modern Slavery and Enhance Migrant Worker...
Press Release – Special Meeting 1/2026 of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, 17-21 July 2026, Manila, Philippines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its Special Meeting 1/2026 from 18 to 21 July 2026 in Manila, Philippines. The Meeting was preceded by the AICHR Assistants’ Meeting held on 17 July 2026. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Georgina Ann Hernandez...
AICHR Convenes Workshop on Raising Awareness and Sharing Best Practices on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights at Sea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HA NOI, 26 June 2026 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the Workshop on Raising Awareness and Sharing Best Practices on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights at Sea on 26 June 2026 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. In his opening...
Press Release – 9th Interface Meeting between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and Australia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and Australia convened their 9th Interface Meeting on 22 May 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting was chaired by Mr. Bolivar L. Bao, Acting AICHR Chair and Alternate Representative of the Philippines to AICHR, with the...
Press Release – 43rd Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, 18-22 May 2026, ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its 43rd Meeting from 19 to 22 May 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting was preceded by the AICHR Assistants’ Meeting held on 18 May 2026. The Meeting was chaired by Mr....
Joint Press Release – 9th Interface Meeting between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the European Union
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The 9th Interface Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the European Union (EU) was convened on 22 May 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting was chaired by the Acting AICHR Chair and Alternate Representative of the Philippines to AICHR,...
Joint Press Release – 2nd Interface Meeting between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the Republic of Korea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The 2nd Interface Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) was held on 21 May 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting was chaired by the Acting AICHR Chair and Alternate Representative of the Philippines to...