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Women Human Rights Defenders condemn harassment of Ms. Bimala Tamang of Nepal
International Coalition condemns the harassment of Ms. Bimala Tamang and the National Alliance of WHRD Team
The Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition (WHRD IC) is concerned about reports from our partners in Nepal – the National Alliance of Women Human Rights Defenders (NAWHRD) – regarding actions allegedly taken by the Government of Nepal to forcibly evict almost 8,000 persons living on the banks of the Bagmati River and to harass and obstruct those defending their rights.
Ms. Bimala Tamang, treasurer of the NAWHRD has reported to the WHRD IC that she is in hiding due to threat of arrest and continual harassment by government authorities. The WHRD IC is concerned that other members of her team have also been reportedly targeted by the government authorities due to their continual support for the communities under threat. more »
“Women produce much of the world’s food but also disproportionally experience negative impacts from the extractive sector and from agroindustry
Women’s Major Group speaks out on the Rio+20 Zero Draft
APWLD member Azra Talat Sayeed of Roots for Equity representing the Women’s Major Group:
The zero-draft fails to raise our enthusiasm, it lacks ambition, concrete proposals for global instruments necessary to address the shortcomings of the last 20 years, concrete targets and time lines and funding mechanisms. The emerging crisis of climate change increases the urgency for an outcome document that reflects the urgent need for environmental justice. more »
New Women’s Caucus on ASEAN brochure available
The Southeast Asia Women’s Caucus of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is leading the way! This new brochure outlines how WC as the primary civil society network engages ASEAN to advance women’s human rights in the region and the issues it addresses. more »
Significant Moments For Women’s Rights In 2011
APWLD is featured in AWID’s visual overview of women’s rights in 2011, for our 1st ever Asia Pacific Feminist Forum. more »
Tribute to Rani Jethmalani, APWLD founder and inspiring women’s rights activist
APWLD is deeply saddened by the passing of one of our founders and women’s rights activist Rani Jethmalani. Rani was a leader in the movement to eliminate violence against women in India and Asia Pacific. She used law to challenge inequality and focused on cases regarding dowry victims and bride-burning and made significant advancements in the rights of women. more »
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Support landmark Malaysian case for “Gender Justice Uncovered” Awards
Malaysia: In July 2011 the Shah Alam High Court made a landmark decision in the case of Noorfadilla.
In this case, Noorfadilla was unable to work as a temporary teacher because her employers withdrew the accepted offer when they learned of her pregnancy. more »
The impact of “development” and forced evictions on women
Cambodia: Borei Keila Settlement
January 12, 2012 – In early 2003, Phnom Penh’s Borei Keila settlement became a test case for a new model on relocation of Cambodia’s urban poor. At least 1,770 families lived on prime land near the city center, which authorities wanted to redevelop. The residents did not want to leave their homes. more »
Help ensure the experiences of Asia Pacific women influence next UN Report on Foreign Debt
Please send the experiences of Asia Pacific women by 22 January 2012.
APWLD organised the 2011 Asia Pacific Regional Consultation, ‘Women’s Rights to Development’ on 26-27 October 2011 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Both the UN Independent Expert on cultural rights and on foreign debt attended.
As a result of the Consultation, the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt will focus his next report to the Human Rights Council (June 2012) on the impact of debt on women’s rights. This is great news! But we want to make sure it includes the perspectives of APWLD members. more »
Side Event, Durban COP17 Thursday, 1 December 2011
Gender-responsive adaptation & low carbon development
The role of rural and indigenous women in Asia, Africa and the Pacific
Side Event, Durban COP17
Thursday, 1 December 2011 | 11.30 | Blyde River Room (DEC) more »
Flood in Thailand
CALL FOR ACTION- HELP THAILAND REBUILD
2011 has been one of the most devastating years for flooding in Asia and in many parts of the world. Thailand is facing its worst flooding in 50 years, with flood water swamping more than 28 provinces, destroying rice fields and shutting down hundreds of factories. Over 2.6 million families and businesses have been impacted and 356 people killed. more »
Call for Workshop Proposals- Asia Pacific Feminist Forum
The first ever Asia Pacific Feminist Forum will run 12- 14 December, 2011 in Chiang Mai Thailand.
This is a call for workshop proposals! Would you like to run a workshop at the Forum? Do you know of a great facilitator for the Forum?
Download APFF Workshop Proposal here
For more information, please contact: june@apwld.org
Programme Spotlight - ASEAN
The Women’s Caucus on ASEAN (co facilitated by APWLD) is gaining ground for women’s human rights in Southeast Asia. Find out more.
Programme Spotlight - Busan 2011
Key Demands from Women’s Rights Organizations to the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (Busan, Korea, 2011) and the Development Cooperation Forum (2012) . Read more.
Resources - Two New Publications
Grounding the Global
Different but not Divided
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