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ASEAN rights body sets out priority areas

The regional human rights body will undertake two studies this year, one on corporate social responsibility and one on migration.

 

ACJ to examine laws on sexual orientation, gender identity

A major new study will examine domestic laws and policies relating to sexual orientation and gender identity in each of the 17 countries of its member institutions.

 

ICC meeting to consider new strategic plan

A new plan to guide the work of the ICC will be discussed and adopted when national human rights institutions from around the globe meet in Geneva next month.

 

Developing ‘best practice’ approaches for engaging in the UPR

NHRIs from across the Asia Pacific will gather in Sydney in early March to share their experiences about engaging with the UN’s newest human rights mechanism.

 

NHRIs urged to contribute to review of UN education initiative

The OHCHR has requested governments to involve NHRIs in preparing their national reports on the first phase of the World Programme for Human Rights Education.

 

India: Urgent need to reform healthcare, says NHRC

Pointing to stark inequalities in Indian healthcare, the National Human Rights Commission has called for the urgent need to redesign and reform the sector.

 

Jordan: Crime Prevention Law violates human rights

The National Centre for Human Rights has said called on the government to annul the Crime Prevention Law or make substantial amendments so it is consistent with international standards.

 

Indonesia: Komnas HAM to focus on economic, social and cultural rights

The National Commission on Human Rights will focus on economic, social and cultural rights in 2010.

 

Australia: Focus on alternatives to incarcerating Indigenous people

Commissioner Mick Gooda has welcomed a government inquiry into the high level of involvement of Indigenous juveniles and young adults in the criminal justice system.

 

Maldives: Government to shut down temporary jail

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has expressed concern that the jail was using military personnel to handle civilian prisoners

 

NHRIs to lobby for a voice on women’s rights

NHRIs from all corners of the globe will advocate for independent speaking rights at the UN Commission on the Status of Women when the global policy-making body meets in March.

 

Report highlights grim realities for indigenous peoples

The world’s 370 million indigenous peoples face disproportionately higher rates of poverty, health problems, crime and human rights abuses, according to the first-ever UN study on the issue.

 

‘A status’ accreditation recommended for Malaysia, Nepal

Recommended to retain their ‘A status’ accreditation, the ICC will review developments affecting the NHRIs of Malaysia and Nepal in 2010.

 

Strengthening expert advice to the UN Human Rights Council

A new study supported by the APF will examine how effectively the UN Human Rights Council draws on expert advice and recommend ways to bolster its use.

 

Malaysia: SUHAKAM calls for dialogue between religions

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission has called for dialogue among religious leaders following attacks on churches and a surau in the Klang Valley and other parts of the country.

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