Building a Resilient SEANF: Institutional Reform and Digital Rights Advocacy
Strengthening Regional Human Rights: Key Outcomes from the 2nd SEANF TWG Meeting in Yogyakarta Establishing a cohesive regional approach, the Second Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of the South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) was held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on 22-23 July 2025. Co-chaired by Komnas HAM, […]
Advancing Human Rights in Southeast Asia: 1st SEANF TWG Meeting 2025
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: Next Steps: July 2025: 2nd TWG Meeting […]
2024 Report of the 21st Annual Meeting of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
The 21st Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) in Dili, Timor-Leste, opened with welcoming remarks from Chairperson Mr. Virgilio da Silva Guterres. He highlighted the key themes of “Protect, Respect, and Fulfill” human rights, with a focus on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCR) […]
2024 Report of the 2nd Technical Working Group Meeting of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum
The 2nd Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting for 2024 opened with remarks from Virgilio da Silva Guterres, Chairperson of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ) of Timor-Leste, who welcomed SEANF members both in person and online. Chairperson Guterres highlighted key issues for discussion, including land rights, livelihoods, and […]
2024 1st Technical Working Group Meeting of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum
The 1st Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting for 2024 commenced with an opening address from Virgilio da Silva Guterres, Chairperson of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (PDHJ) of Timor-Leste. Chairperson Guterres welcomed SEANF members both in person and online, underscoring SEANF’s role as a vital platform for regional […]
2023 Report of the 1st Technical Working Group Meeting of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, Chairperson of the NHRCT, opened the 20th SEANF Annual Conference in 2023, reflecting on SEANF’s role as a crucial platform for regional collaboration and urging members to strengthen the network in light of the 30th anniversary of the Paris Principles. Key conference topics included the implementation of […]
2023 Report of the 2nd Technical Working Group Meeting South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
The 2nd Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of SEANF took place from 19–20 July 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, with all six member institutions participating. The meeting focused on advancing human rights in Southeast Asia, addressing SEANF’s strategic plan, including the review of its structures and processes and the issue of […]
2021 2nd Technical Working Group Meeting of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
At the 2nd SEANF Technical Working Group Meeting of the year, Mr. Jerald welcomed all members and gave special recognition to the newly appointed Chairperson of NHRCT, Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, and her fellow Commissioners. SEANF also expressed its appreciation to the outgoing NHRCT leadership for their dedicated service. In light […]
2021 Report of the 1st Technical Working Group Meeting of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
In his opening remarks for the SEANF Technical Working Group meeting in 2021, Mr. Jerald Joseph, Chair of SEANF and SUHAKAM Commissioner, emphasized the vital role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in responding to human rights challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting focused on key issues such as […]
2021 Chairmanship Report of the Indonesia National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) in the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) 2019-2020
This report contains all the activities of SEANF members carried out during the Chairman period of 2019-2020 that was taken by Komnas HAM. Its content is including the brief history of SEANF and the documents that have been produced and have agreed upon between SEANF Members. The Southeast Asia National […]