Singapore’s Representative to the AICHR at the 2013 Centre for International Law (CIL) Fireside Chat Series: ASEAN and Human Rights
Singapore's Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Ambassador Chan Heng Chee was among four distinguished panelists who gave their views on the topic "ASEAN and Human Rights" at the penultimate session of the 2013 Centre for International Law (CIL) Fireside Chat...
A Consultation between Representative of Thailand to the AICHR and Representatives from CSOs on ‘the Draft Guidelines of the AICHR’s Relations with CSOs’
A consultation between H.E. Dr. Seree Nonthasoot, Thailand Representative to the AICHR, and representatives from CSOs on ‘the Draft guidelines of the AICHR’s relations with CSOs’ was held on Monday 23 September 2013 at the Institute of Research and Development for Public Enterprises in Bangkok,...
Press Release – Book Launch and Panel Discussion on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration and the ASEAN Community Building
ASEAN Secretariat, 23 August 2013
In conjunction with the Celebration of the 46th ASEAN Day at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), in partnership with the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR), held a joint event themed “Contributing to the ASEAN Community Building through the Implementation of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD)”. The event saw the launch of the “ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) and the Phnom Penh Statement on the Adoption of the AHRD, and its Translations” book. The book compiles the translations of the AHRD and the Phnom Penh Statement into the national languages of the ASEAN Member States. The book launch was followed by a panel discussion on the AHRD and the ASEAN community building by 2015.
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.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers to Meet in Brunei Darussalam
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers will convene their 46th Meeting (46th AMM) in Brunei Darussalam starting from 29 June 2013. Among the items on their agenda will be the AICHR Annual Report 2013 and the consideration and approval of the AICHR Priority Programmes/Activities 2014 and its annual...
ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue with the Government of Indonesia
The Government of Indonesia invited the Representatives of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) for a Human rights Dialogue on 25 June 2013, at the ASEAN Secretariat.
The Representative of Singapore to the AICHR at the Model ASEAN Plus Summit 2013
As Guest-of Honour at Dunman High School's Model ASEAN Plus Summit 2013 on 5 June 2013, Singapore's Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Ambassador Chan Heng Chee delivered a keynote speech to an audience which included international and local students. This...
AICHR Representatives on Social Media
AICHR Representatives are now online on social media!! Mr. Rafendi Djamin (Indonesia) can be contacted on www.facebook.com/rafendi.djamin or @IndoAICHR Dr. Seree Nonthasoot (Thailand) can be contacted on www.facebook.com/SereeASEAN Add/Like or drop them a message! =)...
Twelfth Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights
ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta 6 – 10 May 2013 The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its Twelfth Meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat from 6 to 10 May 2013. The Meeting was chaired by H. E. Pehin Dato Dr. Awang Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Jumat, the...
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights Meets with the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
[caption id="attachment_17702" align="aligncenter" width="550"] The AICHR Representatives with Mr. Stavros Lambrinidis and Amb. Julian Wilson[/caption] ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta 8 May 2013 The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) chaired by H.E. Pehin Dato Dr. Awang Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Jumat, the Representative of Brunei Darussalam and the...