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Third Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum

The Third Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum aims to promote a strong partnership between human rights defenders in Asia and the UN Special Rapporteur.

International Conference on Human Rights and Multicultural Society

The upcoming International Conference on Human Rights and Multicultural Society will commemorate the 60th anniversaries of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the founding of the Republic of Korea.

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships

Based in Washington DC, the National Endowment for Democracy is inviting applications from candidates throughout Asia for fellowships in 2009-2010. Applications close 10 November 2008.

Afghanistan: Rights body accuses Taliban of systematic attacks on civilians

The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission has accused Taliban insurgents of systematic and widespread attacks on civilians.

NHRIs join forces to speak on women’s rights

A-accredited national human rights institutions will join forces to advocate for a right to participate in the proceedings of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, following a proposal adopted at last week’s International Conference on National Institutions held in Kenya.

APF provides support to Sri Lanka HRC

The APF visited Colombo in September to discuss the recent decision of the ICC to downgrade the accreditation status of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.

Philippines: CHR to study delay on torture convention

The Philippines Commission on Human Rights has expressed concerned at a Government proposal to defer implementing the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture by three to five years.

APF shares ideas, skills with African colleagues

Building an effective secretariat that can support and strengthen member institutions was the focus of discussions when the APF met with colleagues at the newly established Network of African National Human Rights Institutions in Kenya earlier this month.

Australia: Bill of Rights essential to best serve human rights

The utgoing President of the Australian Human Rights Commission argues for a major legal and cultural overhaul to deal with the human rights challenges of the 21st century.

Thailand: NHRC slates Govt for October 7 violence

The National Human Rights Commission says the government must accept responsibility for ordering police who used excessive action to disperse anti-government protesters, killing two and injuring nearly 500.

India: Rights of prisoners must be respected

Coming out strongly against human rights violations of prisoners, the National Human Rights Commission of India said that rights such as medical assistance and contact with family members must be respected.

Malaysia: Form task force for stateless, says SUHAKAM

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) wants the Government to set up a special task force to look into the growing problem of ‘stateless’ Malaysians.

Palestine: Freedom of the press under fire

The West Bank city of Nablus City recently hosted a conference looking at the challenges facing journalists and the media in Palestine.

Nepal: NHRC submits human rights report to President

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has submitted its 2007/08 annual human rights report to President Dr Ram Baran Yadav.

Qatar: Rights committee urges revision of residency law

Cases such as deportation, defaulting payment of monthly installments and sponsorship change top the complaints received by Qatar's National Human Rights Committee.

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Third Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum

International Conference on Human Rights and Multicultural Society

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships

Afghanistan: Rights body accuses Taliban of systematic attacks on civilians

NHRIs join forces to speak on women’s rights

APF provides support to Sri Lanka HRC

Philippines: CHR to study delay on torture convention

APF shares ideas, skills with African colleagues

Australia: Bill of Rights essential to best serve human rights

Thailand: NHRC slates Govt for October 7 violence

India: Rights of prisoners must be respected

Malaysia: Form task force for stateless, says SUHAKAM

Palestine: Freedom of the press under fire

Nepal: NHRC submits human rights report to President

Qatar: Rights committee urges revision of residency law

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