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People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD), a member organization of FORUM-ASIA, has released a 2022 recap of the changes it made in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters that occurred throughout the year. The report highlights the organization’s efforts to promote civic participation and solidarity in the face of government inaction and [ Read more ]
On International #WaterDay2023, SPARC organised a special event at Machar Colony Karachi to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation. The event featured various activities, including a theatre performance by child right clubs and a drawing and painting competition. The child right clubs showcased their talents through their engaging performance, which highlighted the significance [ Read more ]
On March 14th, INSEC – Nepal reported and participated in a press conference in Kathmandu to address the flawed provisions in the Transitional Justice Law Amendment Bill submitted to the Parliament. Conflict victims and human rights activists demand that the bill be amended to ensure justice for victims. The third amendment to the Commission for [ Read more ]
The fight for human rights is an ongoing struggle and defenders face an array of obstacles and threats. In recent years, the situation has worsened, with governments imposing repressive laws, online harassment becoming more prevalent, and an increase in threats and harassment of the families of HRDs. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges [ Read more ]
52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Oral statement delivered by Khin Ohmar On behalf of Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) 20 March 2023 Mr President, We welcome the Special Rapporteur’s report and [ Read more ]
In response to the Maldives parliament opening a debate regarding an amendment to the country’s General Elections Act, FORUM-ASIA says: FORUM-ASIA is alarmed by the proposed amendment to Maldives’ General Elections Act which would restrict journalists from freely monitoring elections. Only journalists from media organizations registered with and approved by the government would be permitted to work [ Read more ]
52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 2: General debate on the oral update by the High Commissioner Oral statement delivered by Ahmed Adam On behalf of Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) 8 March 2023 Mr. President, We thank the High Commissioner for his comprehensive update. We share the [ Read more ]
52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Oral statement delivered by Ahmed Adam On behalf of Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) 6 March 2023 Mr. [ Read more ]
