FORUM-ASIA E-Newsletter January 2021

Issue No. 80, January 2021

'I wish that every individual gets to enjoy the liberty and freedom protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights'

Watch our video where Shamini Darshni Kaliemuthu, Executive Director at FORUM-ASIA, expresses FORUM-ASIA's wishes for 2021!

FROM OUR MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

Law and Society Trust (LST), Sri Lanka - Report 'A Story of Change: South Asian Youth for Inclusive Development: Empowering Individuals; Strengthening Communities'
Jagriti Child and Youth Concern Nepal (JCYCN), Nepal - Annual Report 2019-2020
Equality Myanmar, Myanmar - Statement 'Myanmar's Corruption Commission Tops Regional Poll'

FROM THE SECRETARIAT

The Maldives: Joint Statement 'One year since the arbitrary ban of Maldivian rights group the Maldivian Democracy Network'
Hong Kong: Media Lines 'Cease the prosecution of pro-democracy activists'
Laos: Joint Statement 'After eight years, civil society worldwide demands the government to establish and reveal Sombath's fate and whereabouts'

Visit our website for a complete overview of FORUM-ASIA statements and activities.

FORUM-ASIA and ANNI launched a brief on 'National Human Rights Institutions' Responses to COVID-19' based on our documentation from February to October 2020, presenting an overview of the interventions made by NRHIs in Asia.

The b rief was launched in conjunction with the 27th anniversary of the Paris Principles, for which we also released a series of infographics highlighting the roles and functions of NHRIs.

To commemorate International Human Rights Day on 10 December, FORUM-ASIA launched a month-long campaign to raise awareness on the role of human rights defenders in contributing to a more just and equitable world, and relevant human rights frameworks and mechanisms that are important for the promotion and protection of human rights. Check out #FA4humanrights on social media.

Quote of the month

'As we work to build back better, we must ensure people and human rights are at heart of our plans. Only then we can realise a recovery which is sustainable and equitable,' said Fiona Reynolds, CEO of Principles for Responsible Investment, in the #JustRecovery series launched by FORUM-ASIA, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR).

Media Coverage

Discourse: UN expert says governments should not be pushy with protesters (10 December, the Jakarta Post)

Vietnam: Patriotisk Kamp Har Stoppat Pandemin (12 December, Global Bar Magazine)

Strengthen National Human Rights Commission before Accreditation Upgrade, says NGO Network (18 December, Prachatai)

Get involved

FORUM-ASIA is currently looking for:

Administration Associate (IT Support). Deadline: 11 January 2021, midnight Bangkok Time (UTC+7)

Development and Knowledge Management Fellow. Deadline: 11 January 2021, midnight Bangkok Time (UTC+7)

Information Designer. Deadline: 17 January 2021, midnight Bangkok time (UTC+7)

Strategic Plan Development Consultant. Deadline: 20 January 2021, midnight Bangkok Time (UTC+7)

Communication and Media Intern. Deadline: 24 January 2021, midnight Bangkok Time (UTC+7)

Freelance Open Call - Multiple positions: Copy Editors, Graphic Designers, Videographers and video editors, Animators, and Interpreters (Thai/English, Nepali/English)

‘FORUM-ASIA 2020 Wrap-Up Video’
Click here for a video featuring FORUM-ASIA's highlights throughout 2020

About Us

The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is a Bangkok-based regional network of 82 member organisations across 23 Asian countries, with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and consultative relationship with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights.

Founded in 1991, FORUM-ASIA works to strengthen movements for human rights and sustainable development through research, advocacy, capacity-development and solidarity actions in Asia and beyond. It has sub-regional offices in Geneva, Jakarta, and Kathmandu.

Learn more about FORUM-ASIA's work through the 2019 Annual Report, or find more info at www.forum-asia.org

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