LUANG PRABANG, 15 November 2024 – The ASEAN Intergovernmental Fee on Human Rights (AICHR) convened the Particular Assembly 2/2024 of AICHR from 13 to fifteen November 2024 in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. The Assembly was chaired by H.E. Ambassador Yong Chanthalangsy, Consultant of Lao PDR to AICHR, and Chair of AICHR in 2024, and was attended by Representatives/Alternate Representatives of AICHR, and the ASEAN Secretariat. Timor-Leste attended the Assembly as Observer.
Throughout the assembly, AICHR acquired updates on latest human rights developments throughout the ASEAN area, new nationwide legal guidelines, laws and developments offered by AICHR Representatives from Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Singapore. Latest developments throughout the three ASEAN Neighborhood pillars, resembling on sustainability agenda, local weather change, and digitalisation, amongst others, had been additionally highlighted.
The Assembly mentioned the implementation of AICHR’s Precedence Programmes and Actions for 2024 and 2025, with a specific concentrate on thematic areas resembling the suitable to growth, the suitable to peace, the rights of ladies, youngsters, and individuals with disabilities, human rights and policing, prevention of torture, combatting trafficking in individuals, enterprise and human rights, and issues regarding rights of migrant employees and youth engagement. Throughout its deliberations, the assembly reiterated the significance of strengthening cross-sectoral and cross-pillar collaboration to deal with rising challenges within the area and successfully assist ASEAN Neighborhood-building initiatives.
AICHR additionally deliberated on the define and timeline for the event of the AICHR 5-Yr Work Plan 2026–2030 and mentioned the modalities of a working group established by AICHR. Moreover, to make sure the continuity of AICHR’s work, AICHR mentioned preparations for a transition workshop between the outgoing AICHR Representatives (2022–2024) and incoming AICHR Representatives (2025–2027), to happen in early 2025.
On 14 November 2024, AICHR held its first assembly with the Regional Help Workplace of the Bali Course of on Individuals Smuggling, Trafficking in Individuals, and Associated Transnational Crime (RSO), aimed toward exploring synergies and figuring out areas of mutual curiosity for potential cooperation.
The Assembly concluded with a handover ceremony of the AICHR Chairmanship from Lao PDR to Malaysia. The Assembly expressed appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Yong Chanthalangsy and the nationwide Secretariat for glorious preparations and management because the Chair of AICHR in 2024 and welcomed Malaysia because the incoming Chair of AICHR in 2025.
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