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APF BULLETIN MAY 2010 - REGIONAL RIGHTS MECHANISMS REVIEWED
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APF NEWS

Workshop examines regional rights mechanisms
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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.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2dglu7v


Pacific human rights advisor takes up post
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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.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/22lzrlt


UN rights chief encourages Japan to establish NHRI
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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.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2eyq292


Report calls for stronger rights protection in Asia Pacific
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A report released this month by the Australian Parliament is
calling for greater protection of human rights in the Asia
Pacific region.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/28h348e


14 countries elected to UN Human Rights Council
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Malaysia, the Maldives, Qatar and Thailand were chosen to fill
the four vacant Asian seats on the 47-member panel.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2ewkln8

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HUMAN RIGHTS SPOTLIGHT

Countries agree on roadmap to curb child labour
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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.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2ewdbwg

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APF PEOPLE

Hesti Armiwulan, Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights
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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.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/29k44ju

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AROUND THE REGION

Philippines: Elections generally successful but serious concerns
remain, says CHR
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2a2bz67
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Afghanistan: AIHRC member receives prestigious human rights award
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/24m64uk
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Indonesia: Rights body to probe attacks on religious buildings
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2c2ekeo
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Jordan: Watchdog lists 'pros and cons' of Elections Law
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2emccag
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Bangladesh: UNDP pledges support for national human rights
commission
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2azlh9b
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New Zealand: Commission applauds initiatives to promote rights of
people with disabilities
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/273qrh6
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Nepal: NHRC urges parties to resolve differences, form unity
government
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2bqsvz4

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EVENTS

Human Rights Council, 14th Session
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Agenda and reports are available on the OHCHR website; 31 May-18
June 2010; Geneva, Switzerland
Read more: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/14session/


Women's Rights are Human Rights: CEDAW for Change
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Organised by Women's Human Rights Education Institute; 16-20
August 2010; University of Toronto, Canada
Read more: http://learnwhr.wordpress.com/programs/cedaw-for-change/


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


14th International Anti-Corruption Conference
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Conference speakers will discuss 'Restoring trust: Global action
for transparency'; 10-13 Nov 2010; Bangkok, Thailand
Read more: http://14iacc.org/

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RESOURCES

Human Rights Monitor Quarterly
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ISHR publication provides an overview of key developments in the
international and regional human rights systems
Read more: http://www.ishr.ch/quarterly


State of the World's Human Rights 2010
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AI annual report says a global 'justice gap' is being made worse
by power politics, despite a landmark year for international
justice
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/3yjlb5c


Using Radio to Empower and Engage Communities
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New Tactics online discussion provides useful ideas for human
rights practitioners to inform and empower communities
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/26d2j77


Freedom of the Press 2010
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The Asia Pacific region saw some of the most significant
improvements in the global study by Freedom House
Read more: http://freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?page=533

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OPPORTUNITIES

2010-11 Human Rights Grants Scheme
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Australian Government program supports human rights activities in
developing countries; apply by 15 June 2010
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/2eq3f2z


Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2010
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Recognises an individual who has shown exceptional courage in
protecting the rights of fellow citizens; apply by 15 June 2010
Read more: http://www.humanrightstulip.org/simplepage/home/


Senior Legal Advisor, ICJ
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Lead the organisation's work with the UN system, including the
treaty bodies and the UN Human Rights Council; apply by 7 June
2010
Read more: http://www.icj.org/getJobDetails.asp?jobID=11


Human Rights Officer, P-3, OHCHR
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Monitor and follow up on the observance of human rights,
international humanitarian law; based in Ramallah; apply by 20
June 2010
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/29jknwf

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