Welcome to the monthly newsletter of the APF, a round up of news, activities and events involving national human rights institutions in the Asia Pacific region.
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APF News
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Using the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to bring about positive change will be the focus of a major regional workshop in New Zealand.
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More research and greater cooperation between NHRIs, government and civil society are vital to understand and tackle the scourge of human trafficking.
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Proposals to boost opportunities for NHRIs to contribute to the work of the UN Human Rights Council have been endorsed by governments and non-governmental organisations.
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The Provedor for Human Rights and Justice of Timor Leste will work closely with the NHRIs of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand on issues of shared concern.
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The National Human Rights Commission of India has signed a major five-year agreement with the APF to bolster human rights initiatives in the Asia Pacific.
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Human Rights Spotlight
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With the majority of prisoners around the world living in inhuman conditions, the outgoing Special Rapporteur on Torture has called for a global convention on the rights of detainees.
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APF Partners
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The head of OHCHR’s National Institutions and Regional Mechanisms Section has spent the last decade working in different countries to strengthen human rights protection systems.
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| Around the Region
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| Events & Training |
UN meeting will focus on minorities and effective participation in economic life; 14-15 December 2010; Geneva, Switzerland
Three-week program fosters dialogue between academics, policy makers and practitioners; 11-29 July 2011; Oxford, UK; apply by 1 March 2011
Theme is Claiming Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Asian and Pacific Societies; 20-22 October 2011; Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Resources |
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Last year saw continued growth in services delivered by the APF for members and stakeholders
Offers NHRIs practical strategies to prevent torture and ill-treatment in places of detention; order through the APF
ICHRP report discusses issues for implementation and the importance of developing a gender strategy
New toolkit offers ideas to help advance the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people
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Opportunities |
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Two-year program of study and work experience aims to build an international network of human rights lawyers and activists; apply by 24 January 2011
Help promote an independent and accountable judiciary and legal profession worldwide; based in Geneva; apply by 13 December 2010
Chart strategy, set priorities and undertake advocacy to defend and advance LGBT rights globally; apply now
Develop and implement strategies for international campaign; based in London; apply by 5 December 2010
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