Monthly Archives: October 2011
Women’s Caucus’ submission on ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
The South East Asian Women’s Caucus on ASEAN sent its initial submission on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) to ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) on 21 October 2011. The submission is a result of a series of … Continue reading
Full Text – Women’s Caucus Submission on the AHRD to AICHR
Principles: The Southeast Asia Women’s Caucus on ASEAN1, also known as the Women’s Caucus, is committed to uphold and ensure the following three Principles: Human Rights For All Above All Ensure Accountability to Women and the Peoples of Southeast Asia … Continue reading
Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012
Major Groups and Stakeholders Asia Pacific Meeting 2011 “The Road to Rio 2012: Charting Our Path” The Major Groups and Stakeholders Asia Pacific Meeting 2011 was held from 17–18 October 2011, immediately prior to the Asia–Pacific Regional Preparatory Committee Meeting … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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.
Call for Applications- Asia Pacific Feminist Forum
APWLD invites women lawyers, academics and activists to register to attend. Application Deadline: 4 November 2011
Civil society describes Pakistan floods in Sindh as ‘man made’
By Zubeda Birwani, Executive Director, Trust for Conservation of Coastal Resources (TCCR) The recent floods in Sindh may appear to be a repetition of last year’s devastating water flows. However, in terms of damages caused in the areas concerned, the … Continue reading
Philippine Government: Stop the Violence and Killings in Indigenous Peoples Communities by Paramilitary Groups
The Philippine government has an obligation to take swift action in investigating the murders and human rights violations of Indigenous Peoples (IP) by paramilitary groups and resolutely disband them. These groups have robbed IP communities of their right to protest … Continue reading
New APWLD Publication- Know Your Rights Under the new ILO Convention on Domestic Workers
This publication marks the historic victory on 16, June 2011 of the adoption of a new Convention and Recommendation on Domestic Workers. It is a valuable tool to understand domestic worker rights, outlining the recommendations for important areas including health … Continue reading
Annual Reports
