What does AICHR do?

AICHR engages in dialogue and consultation with entities associated with ASEAN, and can also consult other national, regional and international institutions, and entities concerned with the promotion and protection of human rights.

Where was the ASEAN intergovernmental commission on human rights AICHR inaugurated?

Hua Hin
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was inaugurated by the ASEAN Leaders on 23 October 2009 at the 15th ASEAN Summit in Cha-Am Hua Hin, Thailand.

What is the purpose of the ASEAN Political Security Community?

ASEAN’s cooperation in political development aims to strengthen democracy, enhance good governance and the rule of law, and to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, with due regard to the rights and responsibilities of the Member States of ASEAN, so as to ultimately create a Rules-based Community …

What is ASEAN integration of ASEAN Economic Community?

The AEC is the realisation of the region’s end goal of economic integration. It envisions ASEAN as a single market and production base, a highly competitive region, with equitable economic development, and fully integrated into the global economy.

Which of the following are the functions of the Asean Inter Governmental Commission on Human Rights?

The commission has 14 mandates, mainly around the promotion and protection of human rights, capacity building, advice and technical assistance, information gathering and engagement with national, regional, and international bodies.

When was Asean Charter adopted?

November 2007
The ASEAN Charter is a constituent instrument of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It was adopted at the 13th ASEAN Summit in November 2007.

What is the main objective of ASEAN community?

The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are: (1) to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and (2) to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the …

What do you think is the most serious challenge is being faced by the ASEAN and why?

ASEAN’s most serious immediate challenge has been posed by the violent conflict in Cambodia since early July which has forced the delay of that country’s entry into the association. Since mid-July, ASEAN has sought to mediate in the conflict but has met with resistance from Cambodia’s now dominant leader Hun Sen.

What is the purpose of ASEAN integration?

What do you know about Asean?

ASEAN, in full Association of Southeast Asian Nations, international organization established by the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in 1967 to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development and to promote peace and security in Southeast Asia.

What are the priority areas of the AICHR?

The AICHR’s priority areas on human rights are found in the Five-Year Work Plan, which is based on the 14 mandates of the AICHR outlined in their TOR. Each year, the AICHR specifies their high priority programmes and activities for the year based on the Work Plan and in response to emerging exigencies on human rights in the region.

Is the AICHR guided by the ASEAN Charter?

The AICHR is guided by the ASEAN Charter, Cha-Am Hua Hin Declaration on the Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, the TOR of the AICHR and the purposes and principles contained therein.

What is Article 14 of the ASEAN human rights declaration?

AICHR Consultation on the Implementation of Article 14 of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD): Preventing and Countering Torture

What is the Tor of the ASEAN Human Rights Commission?

The High Level Panel on an ASEAN Human Rights Body drafted the Terms of Reference of ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (the TOR of the AICHR). The ASEAN Foreign Minister adopted the TOR of the AICHR which prescribes fourteen mandate and functions of the AICHR.