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UN agencies call for better migrant rights
News, Published on 25/02/2015
» Several United Nations agencies have called on the government to step up efforts in taking care of migrant workers — their rights in particular — saying protection for workers is crucial for international economic competitiveness.
Asia not an LGBT haven, activists say
News, Published on 25/02/2015
» Though Asia may appear to be a haven of acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, there are big gaps in national policy, education and community acceptance, LGBT groups said at the phase two launch of the UN-sponsored "Being LGBT in Asia" project yesterday.
Australian MP blasts Thai death penalty
News, Published on 19/02/2015
» The impending execution of two Australian drug smugglers in Indonesia has seen Thailand’s own death penalty laws criticised by Thai human rights activists and a prominent Australian MP.
Panitan puts case for keeping martial law
News, Published on 11/02/2015
» A government adviser has defended the continuation of martial law after a group of lawyers released a damning report that exposed violations of human rights and international obligations under martial law.
Scholars urge unis to focus on rights
News, Published on 06/02/2015
» Higher education institutions in Asean nations must focus more on teaching human rights and on research to promote peace in Southeast Asia, said a research project released yesterday by Swedish-sponsored human rights scholars.
Tourists unfazed by Paragon blasts
News, Published on 03/02/2015
» Some foreign tourists have expressed concerns over their safety, following the twin blasts in front of Siam Paragon shopping mall on Sunday night but said they would not cancel or cut short their trips unless violence escalates.