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Asia Pacific Forum - Advancing Human Rights in our Region APF Bulletin
May 2011
   
 
 

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APF News

Palau on pathway to establish human rights body

The APF and the Government of the Republic of Palau have agreed to work together to explore the potential establishment of a national human rights institution in the Pacific Island country.

 

Mongolia considers next steps on torture prevention treaty

A national workshop generated lively discussion about how an independent detention monitoring program would best work across Mongolia's vast territory.

 

Global coalition of NHRIs meets in Geneva

The current political upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa was discussed, along with the crucial role that national human rights institutions can play in conflict situations.

 

Campaign calls for respect, protection and acceptance

The Courage Unfolds campaign calls for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Asia to be protected by law, respected by society and accepted by family.

 

Bridging the gender gap in South-East Asia

Developing knowledge and skills to help bridge the gender divide are the goals of a new training program involving academics and staff from APF member institutions.

 

APF People

Prof Datuk Khaw Lake Tee, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia

SUHAKAM’s Vice Chairperson has set a number of goals for her three-year term, all focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable groups in the Malaysian community.

Around the Region
Palestine: Rights body criticises Fatah, Hamas, Israel Palestine: Rights body criticises Fatah, Hamas, Israel
Thailand: NHRC to study lese majeste clause Thailand: NHRC to study lese majeste clause
Australia: Report highlights serious concerns about immigration detention Australia: Report highlights serious concerns about immigration detention
Nepal: NHRC policy to guard workers in foreign job Nepal: NHRC policy to guard workers in foreign job
Qatar: NHRC chief for Arab human rights court Qatar: NHRC chief for Arab human rights court
Events & Training

APF program will begin with five weekly online sessions, starting 11 July 2011

Intensive short course for practitioners; 12-16 September 2011; University of Pretoria; South Africa

Course offers strategies to bolster ESC rights in your work; 21-25 November 2010; Geneva, Switzerland

Resources

A Handbook for Human Rights Educators, prepared by Equitas and OHCHR

Amnesty International reports on the global human rights trends over the past year

Report of the New Zealand HRC - Philippines CHR two-year community development project

Opportunities

Equips indigenous people with information and skills in using the UN human rights system; apply by 1 July 2011

Based in New York, USA; apply by 17 June 2011

Based in London, UK; apply by 22 June 2011

Based in Canberra, Australia; apply by 3 June 2011

 
 
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