Press Release of the 39th Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the 39th Meeting of AICHR from 20 to 22 May 2024 at ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Yong Chanthalangsy, Representative of Lao PDR to AICHR, and was attended by...
The 4th ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group Meeting
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group (AER WG) convened its 4th Meeting on May 6-8, at the ASEAN Headquarters, Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Prof. Dr. Amara Pongsapich, the Representative of Thailand to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). Attendees included...
AICHR consults stakeholders on an ASEAN Human Rights Index
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 8 May 2024- The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) conducted a Regional Consultation on the Human Rights Index on 29-30 April in Banten, Indonesia, as part of the implementation of the AICHR’s Five-Year Work Plan (2021-2025). The consultation aims to provide a platform...
Press Release – The 3rd ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group Meeting
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Environmental Rights Working Group (AER WG) successfully convened its 3rd Meeting on February 27-28, 2024, in Manila, Philippines. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Prof. Dr. Amara Pongsapich, the Representative of Thailand to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). Attendees included representatives...
Press Release of 38th Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the 38th Meeting of AICHR from 20 to 23 February 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Yong Chanthalangsy, Representative of Lao PDR to AICHR, and was attended by Representatives/Alternate Representatives of...
Press Release – AICHR-EU Dialogue on Disinformation and Misinformation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Singapore, 29 January 2024 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), convened a dialogue on disinformation and misinformation in Singapore on 29 January 2024. The Dialogue consisted of panels aimed at sharing experiences on the impact of...
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...