Tag: ASEAN parliamentarians for Human Rights

ASEAN lawmakers urge Manila to protect fisherfolk, reject foreign militarization, and uphold coastal communities’ rights amid rising tensions

The new report said the year 2022 saw a "worsening trend for parliamentarians at risk in the region, particularly in Myanmar

“Shutting down an independent media outlet due to a single perceived ‘mistake’ is a blatant violation of freedom of the press”

“Lawfare is very common in the Philippines, but is happening everywhere in Southeast Asia and beyond," said Charles Santiago of Malaysia

The legislators noted that proposed solutions to climate change too often ignore indigenous communities' voices

State-run New Light of Myanmar said "the punishment has been carried out under the prison's procedures," without elaborating

“Time is rapidly running out to prevent the worst-case scenario for millions of people in Myanmar," said Heidi Hautala

APHR said it will be "closely monitoring" the policies of President Marcos and hold him and his government accountable

“It is necessary to put in place a coordinated effort to protect the most vulnerable from a potentially devastating economic downturn”

The legislators urged Indonesia to bring to the table "issues that particularly affect the region" at the G20 Summit in November