FORUM-ASIA is proud to present 'The Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and other resources', a booklet highlighting the roles and rights of human rights defenders (HRDs), the responsibilities of both state and non-state actors towards them, and practical information for HRDs to enhance their security.

The booklet, which illustrates the content of the 1998 UN Declaration on human rights defenders, is an updated and enriched version of FORUM-ASIA's poster series published on the Declaration's 20th anniversary. 

The 45th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council runs from 14 September until 6 October 2020. FORUM-ASIA's participation, through its UN Advocacy Porgramme, brings an Asian perspective to global human rights discourses to advocate for issues concerning human rights defenders in the region. 

Starting 21 September, FORUM-ASIA has been taking part in HRCNET's #HRCelections2020 campaign, posting a series of infographics and videos on the importance of the Human Rights Council and the role of civil society in the upcoming membership elections of the Human Rights Council in October. 

On the 8th of October, FORUM-ASIA organised a webinar for the launch of the report on the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) 10th Year Commemoration and Diplomatic Briefing with the theme 'Solidifying the Role of Think Tanks and CSOs in the Advocacy to Strengthen the ASEAN Commission of Women and Children (ACWC)'.