2021 Concluding Statement 18th Annual Conference of the South-East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum
During the 18th SEANF Annual Conference in 2021, Chairperson Mr. Othman Hashim welcomed all SEANF members and conveyed condolences on behalf of SEANF to the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP) for the passing of their Chairperson, Mr. Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon. He emphasized that SEANF’s strength […]
2020 Concluding Statement of the 17th SEANF Annual Conference The South-East Asia National Human Rights Institution Forum
The 17th Annual Conference of the Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) concluded with a renewed commitment from NHRIs across Southeast Asia to promote human rights, focusing on economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR), gender equality, and the protection of marginalized communities. Key discussions centered on climate change, […]
2017 SEANF Statement on the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers
As a collective voice of Southeast Asia’s National Human Rights Institutions, SEANF applauds the adoption of the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers at the 31st ASEAN Summit (November 2017). This marks a pivotal step in realizing the vision of the 2007 ASEAN Declaration after a decade […]
2016 Concluding Statements Second Technical Working Group Meeting for 2017 of the South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
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 📌 Core Agenda Outcomes✔ Adopted revised meeting agenda with focus on: ✔ Progressed 2017-2021 Strategic Plan implementation✔ Strengthened regional coordination […]
2016 Concluding StatementsFirst Technical Working Group Meeting for 2017 of the South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
The Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) made significant progress during its first Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of 2017, hosted by the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP) in Quezon City on April 27-28. Key Discussions & Outcomes: 🔹 Rights of Older Persons 🔹 Strategic Priorities 🔹 Institutional Development Participating Members: The meeting reinforced […]
2016 Statement on the Rights of Older Persons SEANF
As Asia emerges as the epicenter of global aging, the Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) has made elder rights a core focus under Myanmar’s chairmanship (MNHRC), implementing commitments from its 12th Annual Meeting. Why This Matters Now:🌏 Demographic Emergency 🛡️ Critical Rights at Stake 📜 Global Framework GapsWhile international instruments exist:→ 1982 Vienna Plan […]
2016 Concluding Statements Special Meeting on SEANF Strategic Plan 2017-2021
The Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) convened in Jakarta to finalize its 2017-2021 Strategic Plan. Hosted by Indonesia’s Komnas HAM and chaired by Myanmar’s MNHRC, the meeting brought together all member institutions: Komnas HAM (Indonesia), SUHAKAM (Malaysia), MNHRC (Myanmar), CHRP (Philippines), NHRCT (Thailand), and PDHJ (Timor-Leste). Key […]
2016 Concluding Statements 13th Annual Meeting of the South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
The South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) consisting of the National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia (Komnas HAM), the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC), the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP), the National Human Rights Commission of […]
2016 Concluding Statements Special Meeting on the SEANF Strategic Plan 2017‐2022 and Technical Working Group Meeting (SEANF)
The Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) convened a dual meeting in Yangon from 1-3 June 2016, hosted by Myanmar’s MNHRC. All member institutions participated: Indonesia (Komnas HAM), Malaysia (SUHAKAM), Myanmar (MNHRC), Philippines (CHRP), Thailand (NHRCT), and Timor-Leste (PDHJ). Key Outcomes: 1. Strategic Plan 2017-2022 Development Next Steps:
2016 Concluding StatementsTechnical Working Group Meeting 1/2016 of the South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF)
The Southeast Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum (SEANF) convened its Technical Working Group Meeting in Yangon on 27-28 January 2016, hosted by the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC). Representatives from Indonesia (Komnas HAM), Malaysia (SUHAKAM), Myanmar (MNHRC), Philippines (CHRP), and Thailand (NHRCT) attended, while Timor-Leste’s PDHJ was absent. […]