The South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) successfully concluded its First Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Jakarta. Under the 2025 Chairmanship of Komnas HAM Indonesia, member institutions focused on institutional strengthening and regional human rights priorities.
Key Report Pillars:
- Institutional Reform: Discussions on extending the Chair term to 2 years and adopting a 2/3 majority voting system for more agile decision-making.
- Strategic Action: Regional monitoring of the WHO Pandemic Treaty, corporate accountability in disaster zones, and reinforced torture prevention frameworks.
- Digital Revitalization: A commitment to reactivate the SEANF Communications Working Group to improve public engagement and transparency.
Next Steps: July 2025: 2nd TWG Meeting (Yogyakarta/IKN) and Nov 2025: 22nd Annual Conference (Jakarta)