ASEAN celebrates 10 years of Human Rights Declaration
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SIEM REAP, 28 November 2022 - The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) and the Phnom Penh Statement on the Adoption of the AHRD on 18 November in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Over 100 participants...
ASEAN member states reaffirm their commitment to human rights dialogue
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Siem Reap, 19 November 2022, in-person and video-conference After having successfully organised the ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue in 2013, 2014 and 2021, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), hosted another dialogue on 19 November 2022 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in collaboration with the Ministry...
Press Release Special Meeting 2/2022 of AICHR, 16-17 November 2022, Siem Reap and Videoconference
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its Special Meeting 2/2022 on 16-17 November 2022 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Keo Remy, Representative of Cambodia to AICHR, and was attended by Representatives/Alternate Representatives of AICHR, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The...
Joint Press Release – 4th ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue on Human Rights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jakarta, 26 October 2022: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) reaffirm their commitment to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms at their 4th Policy Dialogue on Human Rights. ASEAN and EU held their 4th Policy...
AICHR conducts the second forum on freedom of religion and beliefs in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 3 October 2022 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the Forum on Freedom of Religion and Beliefs in ASEAN 2022 on 29-30 September via videoconference. In her remarks, the Indonesian representative to AICHR, Wahyuningrum explained that the forum is a follow-up...
ASEAN human rights body discuss priorities, protection agenda in the next decade
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BANGKOK, 4 October 2022 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) held the 3rd Session of the “Regional Dialogue: Self-Assessment of AICHR Progress After 10 Years,” on 26 September, via videoconference. The Regional Dialogue on AICHR’s self-assessment served as a platform for exchange of...
AICHR convenes human rights consultation with national task forces on countering trafficking in persons in ASEAN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JAKARTA, 3 October 2022 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the Consultation on Human Rights and Countering Trafficking in Persons in ASEAN on 27-28 September via video conference. The consultation is the first of its kind in ASEAN and aims to provide...
ASEAN human rights body and stakeholders discussed roadmap for a regional framework on environmental rights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BANGKOK, 29 September 2022 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) conducted the Coordination Meeting to Develop a Regional Framework on Environmental Rights in ASEAN on modalities of work on 23 September, via videoconference. In collaboration with the ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN),...
[Deadline Extended] Call for Submissions – 2022 Essay Writing Competition for Undergraduate Students on Critical Human Rights and Peace Issues in ASEAN/Southeast Asia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] More information on the call for submissions of the Essay Competition is available through this link.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
Press Release Special Meeting 1/2022 of AICHR, 30 July-2 August 2022, Phnom Penh
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its Special Meeting 1/2022 from 30 July to 2 August 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Meeting was chaired by H.E. Keo Remy, Representative of Cambodia to AICHR, and was attended by the Representatives/Alternate Representatives of AICHR,...