| 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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Recommended to retain their ‘A status’ accreditation, the ICC will review developments affecting the NHRIs of Malaysia and Nepal in 2010.
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NHRIs from all corners of the globe will advocate for independent speaking rights at the UN Commission on the Status of Women when it meets in March.
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A new study supported by the APF will examine how effectively the UN Human Rights Council draws on expert advice and recommend how it can be bolstered.
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Indigenous peoples face much higher rates of poverty, health problems, crime and human rights abuses, according to the first-ever UN study on the issue.
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Ameerah Haq of Bangladesh, with over three decades of experience with the UN, has taken up her post as the organisation's top envoy to Timor Leste.
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Human Rights Spotlight
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Wars and elections constituted the chief threat to journalists in 2009, with 76 killed and 573 arrested, according to a year-end review published by Reporters without Borders.
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APF People
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As 2009 drew to a close, the CHR Chairperson was recognised as ‘Public Servant of the Year’ by the Philippines' most popular television network.
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| Around the Region
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| Events & Training |
Focus on climate change and the impact of global corporations; 22-28 March 2010; Chiang Mai, Thailand; apply to DTP by 5 February
New Tactics online discussion on collecting, storing and sharing data safely and effectively; 27 January – 2 February 2010
Interactive program run by International Human Rights Network; 31 May – 4 June 2010; Maynooth, Ireland; apply by 12 Feb
Agenda, reports and other materials will be published online; 1-26 March 2010; Geneva, Switzerland
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Resources |
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Human Rights Watch 20th annual World report examines conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide.
ICHRP paper explores human rights dilemmas associated with plural state and non-state laws
ICG report examines the impact of rights abuses and impunity on the peace process and progress on justice
HREA resource provides useful tools for implementing a human rights-based approach to schooling
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Opportunities |
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Provides an 8-month research Fellowship starting in March 2010; based in Lund, Sweden; apply by 8 February
Coordinate short-term project to strengthen work on reproductive rights by NHRIs in Asia Pacific region
Organise the work of the National Institutions and Regional Mechanisms Section; based in Geneva, Switzerland; apply by 26 February 2010
Apply now for study and scholarships; course to be undertaken at Sydney University and one of four partner universities in the region
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