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Calls for abolition of the death penalty gather pace
News, Seree Nonthasoot, Published on 15/03/2017
» The death penalty is again at the centre of attention. Earlier this month the United Nations Human Rights Council organised in Geneva the Biennial High-Level Panel on the subject and very recently the Coalition against the Death Penalty in Asean (Cadpa) launched its namesake campaign in Bangkok with participants of civil society organisations from across the region. As a participant at both events, I have noted five key issues.
Thai action plan a step to rights protection by business
News, Seree Nonthasoot, Published on 28/01/2017
» By initiating a process to draft a national action plan on business and human rights (NAP) to implement the guiding principles adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, Thailand has taken a crucial step to ensure its commercial enterprises will adhere to human rights protection.
A new era begins for the disabled in Asean
News, Seree Nonthasoot, Published on 18/06/2016
» The year 2016 marks a momentous milestone for the peoples of Asean and, in particular, persons with disabilities who are our fellow Asean citizens. To begin with, the commencement of the Asean Community guided by the new Asean Vision 2025: Forging Ahead Together brings a greater promise on human rights.