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Thailand's race laws face scrutiny
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 05/09/2012
» A positive development concerning Thailand's relationship with human rights is the country's increasing membership of United Nations treaties on the issue.
If they are born in Thailand, they belong in Thailand
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 16/01/2013
» In recent years, Thailand has witnessed various positive developments in guaranteeing child rights, which is most welcome.
A robust helping hand for displaced Rohingya, please
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 25/02/2013
» Although the term "Rohingya" is subject to various interpretations, it has been used in recent times primarily to cover the ethnic Muslim minority found in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Rohingya have sadly been in the news because of the violence, discrimination, dispossession and marginalisation to which they have been subjected. The depth of their tragedy cries out for a robust helping hand from their state of origin and the international community.
Giving content to the 'rule of law'
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/05/2013
» The term "rule of law" has been invoked increasingly in recent years as governments and civil society grapple with challenges facing their relationship.
Torture, cruelty still cry out for a decent response
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 15/07/2013
» Torture and cruel treatment rear their ugly heads worldwide as a pervasive phenomenon. Today's world is all the more challenging where technology is used not only to cause harm but also to mask or hide the scars of such harm.
Lessons of ‘Black May’ 1992 and the 2006 coup
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/05/2014
» The month of May is at times an ominous month for Thailand. In 1991, the military staged a coup against a civilian government, arguing it was corrupt.
'Asean human rights law' taking shape
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 11/05/2017
» Established in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. In retrospect, the organisation has progressed well in accommodating differences between countries and has contributed much to fostering peace and cooperation in the region.
How Thailand can proceed with ambitious SDGs
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 11/09/2017
» Two years ago, the Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the global community at the United Nations General Assembly to guide global development for 2015-2030, encompassing all countries. They came hot on the heels of the UN's more modest Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set for 2000-2015.
The new face of gender equality
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 09/02/2018
» Welcome to some innovative and refreshing action in favour of gender equality recently! A few days ago, Malaysia’s highest court, the Federal Court, passed a judgement in favour of a Hindu woman whose husband had changed his religion to Islam, without her knowledge, and whose husband then changed the religion of the children to Islam, without the mother’s consent. The court underlined that consent on the part of both parents was needed to change the religion of the children.
Challenges to gender equality in Thailand
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 08/03/2018
» Thailand's formal commitment to women's rights began in 1985 when it became a party to the key UN treaty on the subject: the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).