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Since February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military Junta (Min Aung Hlaing) and its alliances have attempted a military coup against the 2020 election results elected by Myanmar’s civilians. Furthermore, civil and political rights are violated by thousands of gross human rights violations, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. These coercive actions exacerbate negative outcomes for innocent [ Read more ]
DAKILA, a valued member of FORUM-ASIA in the Philippines, has recently crafted an informative and insightful infographic on the occasion of National Women’s Month. In their original post, DAKILA highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating the legislative measures put in place to safeguard women’s human rights. They draw attention to significant laws such as [ Read more ]
Session Description Women working in the unregulated sector often face a range of challenges, including low pay, poor working conditions, and limited job security. Owing to cultural perceptions of women’s status in society, many are also at a higher risk of sexual harassment and discrimination, particularly in industries where [ Read more ]
Over the years, Mongolia has witnessed significant improvements in indicators on human rights and fundamental freedoms. However, the country’s progress is currently being threatened as a result of its mineral wealth. In 2020, the government’s commitment to re-prioritise mining and increase its contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) has left many communities vulnerable [ Read more ]
To: The Member States of the United Nations Security Council CC: The United Nations Secretary-General 17 April 2023 Open Letter: The United Nations Security Council’s meeting on Myanmar must lead to firm measures against the junta Your Excellencies, We, the undersigned 546 Myanmar, regional and international civil society organizations (CSOs), welcome the United Kingdom’s request [ Read more ]
(Bangkok, 12 April 2023) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), together with its 32 members, calls on the Indonesian Government to immediately and unconditionally drop all charges against human rights defenders Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar. FORUM-ASIA also asks Indonesian authorities to refrain from enacting further reprisals against dissenting voices in [ Read more ]
Võ Văn Thưởng President No 2, Hùng Vương, Ba Đình District Hà Nội Việt Nam 11 April 2023 10 Organisations Demand The Dropping Of Charges Against Journalist Nguyen Lan Thang And The Guarantee Of The Right To A Fair Trial By Admitting The Press And Public To Observe The Trial Dear President Võ Văn [ Read more ]
His Excellency Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta President Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Dear Mr. President: The undersigned 413 Myanmar, Timorese, regional and international civil society organizations strongly urge Your Excellency, along with the National Commission for Elections (CNE) President Dr. Jose Agostinho da Costa Belo Pereira, and the Network of Jurisdictional and Electoral Administration Bodies of Portuguese [ Read more ]
