The Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) convened its second Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of 2017 in Cebu City, Philippines from 7-8 September, hosted by the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP).
Key Highlights:
🌍 Historic Climate Justice Discussion
- Greenpeace presented groundbreaking updates on the world’s first national human rights investigation into climate change impacts
- Case targets 47 major carbon producers (Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, etc.) for accountability
- SEANF members endorsed stronger action to:
• Protect climate-vulnerable communities
• Hold polluters accountable
• Enhance international cooperation
đź“Ś Core Agenda Outcomes
âś” Adopted revised meeting agenda with focus on:
- Migration & human rights
- Business & human rights
- SDG implementation
- SEANF Secretariat development
- ASEAN/AICHR engagement
âś” Progressed 2017-2021 Strategic Plan implementation
âś” Strengthened regional coordination mechanisms
Full Participation:
All SEANF members attended:
- Indonesia (Komnas HAM)
- Malaysia (SUHAKAM)
- Myanmar (MNHRC)
- Philippines (CHRP)
- Thailand (NHRCT)
- Timor-Leste (PDHJ)
This meeting marked a pivotal moment in linking climate justice to human rights protection while advancing SEANF’s institutional priorities.