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Welcome to the APF Bulletin, a round-up of news, events and activities involving National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the Asia Pacific region.
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New APF Governance Committee elected
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APF members elected a new Governance Committee during the 27th APF Annual General Meeting, held virtually on 14-15 September.
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Pacific NHRIs plan actions to promote the right to a healthy environment
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Representatives from four NHRIs met in Fiji recently to discuss national activities on climate change and the right to healthy environment.
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APF holds Capacity Assessment preparatory meetings with Turkmen Ombudsman and stakeholders
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The APF held a preparatory briefing with the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan and national stakeholders to discuss details of an upcoming Capacity Assessment.
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APF members discuss discrimination in employment and the role of NHRIs
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APF members participated in an online dialogue and shared their work in calling for greater equality, transparency and fairness in the workplace.
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Around the region
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MALDIVES: Bridge gender gaps to accelerate progress, say UN experts
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AUSTRALIA: First Nations women to take leading role in addressing family and community violence
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PHILIPPINES: Statement on the proposed increased budget allocation for climate change spending for 2023
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INDIA: Stop dumping e-waste into the borders of developing nations to universally ensure human rights for a healthy sustainable environment, says NHRC Chairperson
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NEW ZEALAND: Disability rights must be respected as COVID-19 protections diminish
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RESOURCE: APT Virtual Café launched
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Launched this month as part of the APF Torture Prevention Village, the Virtual Café is a place to connect with peers across the globe and discuss torture prevention issues.
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TOOLBOX: SDGs and Human Rights Toolbox
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A resource by GANHRI to support NHRIs to contribute to the implementation, monitoring and review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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CALL FOR INPUT: UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
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Call for input to a report to the UN Human Rights Council on the positive change achieved by human rights defenders
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COURSE: International Electoral Observers Training
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Online course run by the Global Campus on Human Rights to be held 14-18 November 2022 | Registrations close 18 October 2022
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Researcher, Crisis and Conflict | Human Rights Watch
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Flexible location | Apply by 16 October
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Human Rights Officer | OHCHR
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Based in Doha, Qatar | Apply by 3 November
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Program Finance Manager | Freedom Fund
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Based in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand | Apply by 7 October
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Archivist | Amnesty International
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Based in London, UK | Apply by 13 October
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