| 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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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.
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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.
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A major conference hosted by the Qatar National Human Rights Committee ended with a call for civil society groups in the region to be given a more active role in resolving conflicts.
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Staff of APF member institutions from across the region are being invited to participate in two new online training courses.
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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.
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Human Rights Spotlight
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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.
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APF People
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Donor organisations are crucial partners in the APF’s work to support and strengthen NHRIs in the region, says the Secretariat’s Development Manager.
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| Around the Region
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| Events & Training |
The National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia will host the APF’s 15th Annual Meeting; 3-5 August 2010; Bali, Indonesia
New Tactics online discussion will identify strategies to maintain the safety of human rights defenders; 21-27 July 2010
International conference will explore key trends in human rights education; 4-6 November 2010; University of Western Sydney, Australia
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
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Resources |
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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
New ICHRP report examines the factors influencing migration policies and the human rights protection available to migrants
Human rights must be at the centre of government efforts to eradicate poverty and meet the MDGs, says Amnesty International
The UNHCR says the number of forcibly displaced rose to 43.3 million last year, the highest level since mid-1990s
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Opportunities |
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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
Practitioner and scholar fellowships are available for 2011-2012 program; run by the National Endowment for Democracy; apply by 1 November 2010
Develop country engagement strategies within the Middle East and North Africa Section; 11-month contract, based in Geneva; apply by 5 July 2010
Develop and lead the global 'Demand Dignity’ campaign on poverty and human rights; based in London; apply by 25 July 2010
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