Tag: ASEAN parliamentarians for Human Rights
Climate change solutions should focus on rights of indigenous peoples, say...
The legislators noted that proposed solutions to climate change too often ignore indigenous communities' voices
Southeast Asian MPs condemn ‘barbaric’ executions of political prisoners in Myanmar
State-run New Light of Myanmar said "the punishment has been carried out under the prison's procedures," without elaborating
Parliamentarians from around the world hit lack of humanitarian assistance in...
“Time is rapidly running out to prevent the worst-case scenario for millions of people in Myanmar," said Heidi Hautala
Southeast Asian parliamentarians call on President Marcos to prioritize human rights
APHR said it will be "closely monitoring" the policies of President Marcos and hold him and his government accountable
Southeast Asian MPs urge ASEAN economic ministers to immediately tackle food...
“It is necessary to put in place a coordinated effort to protect the most vulnerable from a potentially devastating economic downturn”
Southeast Asian MPs call on Indonesia to give voice to Global...
The legislators urged Indonesia to bring to the table "issues that particularly affect the region" at the G20 Summit in November
Rights group hits ASEAN for refusing UN envoy from attending meeting...
The meeting addressed plans to deliver humanitarian aid and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Myanmar
ASEAN parliamentarians call for end to ‘red-tagging’ of candidates in Philippine...
“Red-tagging” is the "baseless accusation of certain people as communists, terrorists, or state enemies”
Verdicts against Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘a travesty of justice’
A military court sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison for the illegal possession of walkie-talkies and breaking COVID-19 rules
Legislators across Southeast Asia face increasing threats, reprisals
From one legislator detained in Southeast Asia in 2020, there were 91 in 2021, said APHR in a new report
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