| 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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Seven APF member institutions recently took part in a major UN-sponsored workshop to discuss the evolution of regional human rights mechanisms in the Asia Pacific.
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A Pacific expert with extensive human rights experience, Filipo Masaurua is the first Human Rights Advisor to be appointed by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
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The United Nations’ top human rights official has urged the Government of Japan to fulfil its pledge to establish an independent national human rights institution.
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The report of an Australian parliamentary inquiry is calling for greater protection of human rights in the Asia Pacific region.
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Malaysia, the Maldives, Qatar and Thailand were chosen to fill the four vacant Asian seats on the 47-member panel.
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Human Rights Spotlight
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Despite social reforms over the past decade, more than 200 million boys and girls around the world remain locked in child labour and a staggering 115 million suffer its worst forms.
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APF People
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Regional cooperation is crucial in developing strategies to protect the rights of migrant workers and address other rights violations, says the Komnas Ham commissioner.
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| Around the Region
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| Events & Training |
Agenda and reports are available on the OHCHR website; 31 May-18 June 2010; Geneva, Switzerland
Organised by Women's Human Rights Education Institute; 16-20 August 2010; University of Toronto, Canada
International conference will explore key trends in human rights education, hosted by University of Western Sydney; 4-6 November 2010; Sydney, Australia
Conference speakers will discuss 'Restoring trust: Global action for transparency'; 10-13 Nov 2010; Bangkok, Thailand
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Resources |
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ISHR publication provides an overview of key developments in the international and regional human rights systems
AI annual report says a global 'justice gap' is being made worse by power politics, despite a landmark year for international justice
New Tactics online discussion provides useful ideas for human rights practitioners to inform and empower communities
The Asia Pacific region saw some of the most significant improvements in the global study by Freedom House
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Opportunities |
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Australian Government program supports human rights activities in developing countries; apply by 15 June 2010
Recognises an individual who has shown exceptional courage in protecting the rights of fellow citizens; apply by 15 June 2010
Lead the organisation’s work with the UN system, including the treaty bodies and the UN Human Rights Council; apply by 7 June 2010
Monitor and follow up on the observance of human rights, international humanitarian law; based in Ramallah; apply by 20 June 2010
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