AICHR consultation charts path, strategies and recommendations for stronger ASEAN human rights mechanisms to effectively protect human rights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PUTRAJAYA, 23 September 2025 – How can ASEAN’s human rights mechanisms be made more effective? This was the primary question in the 70-strong consultation hosted by the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) from September 22 to 23 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. “While AICHR is sometimes...
AICHR consultation charts ASEAN’s right-to-development protection path across business, human rights, the environment and climate change
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BANGI, 22 August 2025 – “Climate change is not just an environmental problem, nor is it just a convenient buzzword. It impedes development by undermining livelihoods in places where survival is already fragile. It deepens inequality, fuels internal tensions and conflicts, and forces families to...
AICHR holds 7th Youth Debate on Human Rights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PHNOM PENH, 2 September 2025 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), organised by AICHR Cambodia in collaboration with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), convened the 7th AICHR Youth Debate on Human Rights, bringing together 21 university students from seven ASEAN Member...
AICHR convenes workshop to promote access to tertiary education in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] LUANG PRABANG, 29 August 2025- The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the Regional Workshop on Dissemination of the Outcome of the Thematic Study on the Right to Education: Promotion of Access to Tertiary Education in ASEAN on 28 – 29 August in...
AICHR intensifies ASEAN conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and human rights framework discussions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 15 August 2025 — The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), led by Malaysia with co-proponents Indonesia and Thailand, convened three interlinked peace pathways workshops from 13 to 15 August in Jakarta, Indonesia. The workshops are part of Malaysia’s agenda as the ASEAN Chair...
Joint Press release – 6th Interface Meeting between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) with a Consultative Relationship with AICHR 9 July 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of the Special Meeting 2/2025 of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), the 6th Interface Meeting between AICHR and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) with a Consultative Relationship with AICHR was held on 9 July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This Interface Meeting...
AICHR launches thematic study on the right to peace and peace pathways workshops in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2025 – As ASEAN Chair this year, one of Malaysia’s human rights priorities is to enhance regional peace, stability, and security through dialogue and cooperation. Following a period of enhanced consultation, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) adopted its Thematic...
AICHR consults stakeholders to strengthen and integrate gender-responsive approaches in business and human rights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] KUALA LUMPUR, 1 July 2025 – Led by Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) organised the AICHR Regional Consultation on Gender Lens Perspective on Business and Human Rights in ASEAN from 30 June to 1 July 2025. The...
AICHR convenes key dialogue on Business, Migration, and Human Rights in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BANGKOK, 22 July 2025 - The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) concluded its Regional Dialogue on Responsible Business and Migration in ASEAN from 21-22 July in Bangkok, Thailand. The Dialogue was organised by AICHR Thailand, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Bhanubhatra Jittiang, in collaboration...
1st Interface Meeting between the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and New Zealand
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of the Special Meeting 2/2025 of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), the inaugural Interface Meeting between AICHR and New Zealand was held on 9 July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The AICHR was led by its Chair, Edmund Bon Tai Soon,...