Rappler's latest stories on ASEAN human rights
ASEAN leaders tackle Rohingya crisis, urge South China Sea calm
While it noted a resolve to 'protect human rights,' it failed to condemn member state Myanmar's treatment of the Muslim-minority Rohingya
The deafening silence of ASEAN on human rights violations
The non-interference principle that governs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leads to inaction on human rights violations rampant among its member-countries
ASEAN civil society groups to highlight human rights issues in region
'ASEAN is not a safe place for human rights activists and defenders, journalists, and people who have been progressive and modernizing ideas,' says the steering committee of the ASEAN Civil Society Conference to be held in Manila
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Rights group to Suu Kyi, ASEAN: Speak up for Rohingya
Human Rights Watch calls on all politicians all people of conscience within Myanmar to say that the abuse of Rohingya refugees cannot be tolerated
Looking back: First anti-trafficking law in Southeast Asia
On May 26 2003 the Philippines enacts the Anti Trafficking in Persons Act the first law of such kind in Southeast Asia What has happened since then?
Saving migrant lives at sea 'top priority' – UN chief
But when people are drifting on the sea how we can search and rescue them and provide life saving humanitarian assistance that is a top priority at this time says UN chief Ban Ki moon
ASEAN summit ‘animates’ sick Aquino
Palace officials say the importance of the ASEAN summit gets Aquino out of the sick bed
Southeast Asia leaders sign controversial rights pact
UPDATED Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday November 18 endorsed a human rights declaration which they called a breakthrough for the region but critics said it fell well below global standards
Philippines leads ASEAN focus on human rights
The Philippines is taking the lead in strengthening the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration amid concerns that it does not conform with universal human rights
