APF BULLETIN June 2010 - PROMOTING THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY
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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

International NHRI accreditation body releases report

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Three APF members – the human rights commissions of Nepal, Qatar
and the Maldives – were reviewed by the ICC Sub-Committee on
Accreditation in its March session.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/27eap7b


Charting new steps on human rights in Laos
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The APF and the Australian Human Rights Commission led a human
rights workshop in the Lao People's Democratic Republic,
following the country's recent participation in the UPR.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/28lplvw


Give civil society a greater role in peace-building
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A major conference hosted by the Qatar National Human Rights
Committee concluded with a call for civil society groups in the
region to be given a more active role in resolving conflicts.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2fk7d8b


NHRI staff log on to new APF training programs
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Staff from APF member institutions right across the region are
being invited to participate in two new online training courses.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2f8a5v5


End culture of impunity in the Philippines: CHR chief
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The head of the Commission on Human Rights has urged the incoming
Aquino administration to give priority to addressing human rights
violations in the Philippines.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2dswqbs

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HUMAN RIGHTS SPOTLIGHT

Regional cooperation vital in curbing human trafficking
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Trafficking in persons remains one of the world's fastest growing
criminal activities and regional organisations have a major role
in fighting it, says the UN Special Rapporteur.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/27v4rgl

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APF PEOPLE
Thuy Doan-Smith, APF Secretariat
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Donor organisations are crucial partners in the APF's ongoing
work to support and strengthen NHRIs in the region, says the
Secretariat's Development Manager.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/249bc24

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AROUND THE REGION
South Korea: Commission to develop rights roadmap for North Korea
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/287hs3b
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Thailand: Human rights commission begins inquiry into detentions
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/29mo2yg
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Jordan: Rights watchdog to encourage wider participation in polls
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2abwwj2
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Malaysia: Judge our performance, says new Suhakam chief
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/27vl843
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Australia: Commission hails passage of parental leave scheme
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/264vnoz
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India: New Chairperson appointed to lead NHRC
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/27kuf6s
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Indonesia: Most anti-terrorism raids violate human rights
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2bgmnao

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EVENTS

APF Annual Meeting
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The National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia will host the
APF's 15th Annual Meeting; 2-5 August 2010; Bali, Indonesia
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/23rjfxa


Staying Safe: Security for Human Rights Defenders
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New Tactics online discussion will identify strategies to
maintain the safety of human rights defenders; 21-27 July 2010
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2fd3rjt


Educating for Human Rights, Peace and Intercultural Dialogue
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International conference will explore key trends in human rights
education; 4-6 November 2010; University of Western Sydney,
Australia
Read more: http://www.humanrightseducationconference2010.com.au


The Role of Human Rights in Development
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Intensive course offers specialist-level knowledge in the field
of human rights and development; 8-12 November 2010, Turku/Åbo,
Finland; apply by 14 September
Read more: http://web.abo.fi/instut/imr/courses.htm

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RESOURCES

International labour standard on HIV / AIDS
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The ILO has adopted the first international human rights
instrument to focus specifically on HIV/AIDS in the world of work
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/282cb9x


Irregular Migration, Migrant Smuggling and Human Rights
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New ICHRP report examines the factors influencing migration
policies and the human rights protection available to migrants
Read more: http://www.ichrp.org/


From Promises to Delivery
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Human rights must be at the centre of government efforts to
eradicate poverty and meet the MDGs, says Amnesty International
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2bbxpsv


2009 Global Trends: Refugees, Asylum-seekers and IDPs
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The UNHCR says the number of forcibly displaced rose to 43.3
million last year, the highest level since mid-1990s
Read more: http://www.unhcr.org/4c11f0be9.html

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OPPORTUNITIES

2011 Human Rights Advocates Program
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Columbia University fellowship program aims to strengthen skills,
knowledge and networks of grassroots human rights defenders;
apply by 19 November 2010
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/24y2o56


Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
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Practitioner and scholar fellowships are available for 2011-2012
program; run by the National Endowment for Democracy; apply by 1
November 2010
Read more: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program


Senior Analyst Gulf States, International Crisis Group
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Report on security, conflict, political, governance, human rights
and social issues related to the Gulf region, with a particular
focus on Yemen and Saudi Arabia
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/28axx3l


Campaign Manager, Amnesty International
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Develop and lead the global 'Demand Dignity' campaign on poverty
and human rights; based in London; apply by 25 July 2010
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2b8rvdg

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