FORUM-ASIA is hiring a Human Rights Defenders (HRD) Intern for its HRD Programme. The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in international human rights law, political/social sciences, Asia studies or relevant field; some practical knowledge about international human rights standards, mechanisms and practices; experience in online communications, website management as [ Read more ]
FORUM-ASIA is hiring an East Asia Intern for its East Asia Programme. The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in international law, political/social sciences or relevant field; some practical knowledge about international human rights standards, mechanisms and practices; some experience in organising or planning meetings/conferences or campaigning; good drafting and [ Read more ]
FORUM-ASIA is hiring an Intern for its ASEAN Programme in Jakarta, Indonesia. The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in international law, political/social sciences or relevant field; some practical knowledge about international human rights standards, mechanisms and practices; some experience in organising or planning meetings/conferences or campaigning; good drafting and [ Read more ]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom The President’s Office Boduthakurufaanu Magu Malé 20113 Republic of Maldives 10th August 2017 Dear President Yameen, We write to express dismay at your Government’s plans to resume executions in the Maldives, and your own statement on 6 th August that executions will take place in September. As Maldivian and international [ Read more ]
(Kathmandu/Bangkok, 10 August 2017) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) strongly condemns the arrest of Indian woman human rights defender Medha Patkar, who has been sent to jail yesterday evening after being discharged from the Bombay Hospital, and the current illegal detention of nine other activists at the Dhar District Hospital. [ Read more ]
(Bangkok, 8 August 2017) – On its 50th anniversary, the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) calls on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the region. It should honour five decades of regionalisation by promoting human rights as an integral part of its efforts [ Read more ]
(Bangkok/Kathmandu, 7 August 2017) – The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) expresses deep concern over the lack of a credible investigation into the disappearance of Ahmed Rilwan. The inaction of the Government of the Maldives to pursue justice and legitimately address the matter contributes to a worsening environment for human rights defenders [ Read more ]
Phnom Penh, 26 July 2017 – We, the undersigned, call on the Court of Appeal to overturn the unjust conviction of Ms. Tep Vanny on charges of intentional violence with aggravating circumstances based on her peaceful activism at a 2013 protest, for which she received a draconian sentence of two years and six months’ imprisonment [ Read more ]
