APF BULLETIN AUGUST 2010 - APF CHARTS PATH TO 2015
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activities and events involving national human rights
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APF NEWS
APF charts path forward to 2015
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Examining options to bolster the APF's presence in different
parts of the Asia Pacific was one of the key outcomes of the 15th
Annual Meeting, held in Bali, from 3 – 5 August.
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2bfl9wc
Major study outlines steps on sexual orientation, gender identity
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The APF's Advisory Council of Jurists has set out practical ways
that NHRIs can better promote and protect the rights of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2ahubu2
Global conference to discuss business and human rights
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National human rights institutions will gather in Scotland to
examine the impact of corporate activity on the rights, dignity
and well-being of individuals and communities.
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/23fr8on
Independent review, member feedback finds APF 'on track'
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An independent review of the APF has found that the
organisation's guiding purpose – the establishment and
strengthening of NHRIs – remains highly relevant for the region.
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/27f47cn
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HUMAN RIGHTS SPOTLIGHT
Building human rights into 'corporate DNA'
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NHRIs have been invited to contribute to developing Guiding
Principles for implementing the 'protect, respect, remedy'
framework on business and human rights.
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/26sfxa9
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APF PEOPLE
Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
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Dealing with complex challenges is something the newly appointed
Chairperson of SUHAKAM has confronted ever since beginning his
career as a young diplomat.
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/25n57j9
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AROUND THE REGION
Philippines: CHR launches probe on police torture video
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2dcfpkf
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India: Police should not be rights violators, says NHRC chief
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/27rwkyd
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Afghanistan: Civilian war deaths up, says rights group
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/29rwz77
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Indonesia: Report finds religious biases hinder education,
marriage
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/29readr
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Palestine: Deep concern over draft law regulating work of ICHR
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/29suyxx
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Malaysia: Native Court judges must be well-versed in customs,
traditions
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2faxvjp
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New Zealand: Feedback sought on sexual orientation, gender
identity rights
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2b9rr2o
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EVENTS
APF-HREA Foundation Course for NHRIs
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Six week online training course examines the key elements of
effective NHRIs; runs until 24 September 2010
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/25ch5uv
Conference on Human Rights in Southeast Asia
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Organised by newly established network of universities in
Southeast Asia; 14-15 October 2010; Bangkok, Thailand
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/26zsk2q
Human Rights Council, 15th Session
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Reports are currently available on the OHCHR website; 13
September – 1 October 2010; Geneva, Switzerland
Read more:
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/15session/
Global Young Reporter Competition
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ICRC competition invites young people to share the reality of
armed conflict or other situations of violence
Read more:
http://www.icrc.org/eng/competition
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RESOURCES
APF 15 Meeting Papers
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Find member reports, background papers, presentations and more
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2arm7mc
World Programme for Human Rights Education
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Draft Plan of Action for the second phase of the World Programme
is now online (PDF format)
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/2b2vpm9
Focal Point for Human Rights Defenders
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Established by the National Human Rights Commission of India
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/295ohpk
Seeing through corruption
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Transparency International annual report highlights concrete
progress in the fight against corruption
Read more:
http://www.transparency.org/news_room/in_focus/2010/ar_2009
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OPPORTUNITIES
NHRI Fellowship Program
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Six month program provides NHRI staff with practical experience
of the UN human rights system; apply by 30 November
Read more:
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/AboutUs/Pages/FellowshipNHRIStaff.aspx
Finberg Fellowship in International Human Rights
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Work one year full-time with Human Rights Watch in New York,
Washington DC or London; apply by 8 October
Read more:
http://www.hrw.org/about/fellowships
Legal Officer, P-3, UNRWA
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Provide legal counsel to support the work of UNRWA; based in
Gaza, OPT; apply by 14 September 2010
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/28ceg3f
Programme Coordinator, Amnesty International
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Coordinate the work of Amnesty's Europe and Central Asia
Programme; based in London; apply by 12 September 2010
Read more:
http://tinyurl.com/23ol4fy
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