JAKARTA, 21 July 2025— ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses its deep alarm over the imminent collapse of humanitarian operations along the Thailand–Myanmar border. By 31 July...
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APHR FFM Reveals Alarming Crisis: ASEAN Must Demand Permanent Ceasefire and Protect Myanmar’s Refugees and Political Prisoners
JAKARTA, 2 May 2025 — The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has concluded its Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) to Mae Sot, Thailand, conducted from 28 April to 1 May 2025. The mission reveals...
APHR Alarmed by ASEAN Chair’s Meeting with Myanmar Junta Chief
JAKARTA, 16 April 2024— The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses deep alarm over the scheduled meeting this week between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as ASEAN Chair and...
Southeast Asian Lawmakers Condemn Myanmar Military’s Obstruction of Earthquake Relief Efforts
JAKARTA, 2 April 2025 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) unequivocally condemns the Myanmar military’s obstruction of critical earthquake relief efforts and its continued attacks on...
APHR Stands in Solidarity with Communities Affected by Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar
Jakarta, March 29, 2025 – ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) is deeply saddened by the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar...
Southeast Asian Lawmakers Stand with Indigenous Communities in Indonesia, Demands Investigation into Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Destruction in Merauke PSN Projects
Jakarta, 28 March 2025 – ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) denounces the ongoing human rights violations and land grabs associated with Indonesia’s National Strategic Projects (PSN) in...
APHR Applauds Thai Parliament’s Initiative on Myanmar Crisis and Calls for Unified, Gender-Inclusive Peacebuilding
Jakarta, 25 March 2025 — ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) welcomes the initiative of the Thai Parliament in hosting a two-day seminar titled, ‘Fostering Sustainable Peace and Security:...
Open Letter from Southeast Asian Parliamentarians and Civil Society: A Call for Inclusive and Decisive ASEAN Action on Myanmar Under Malaysia’s Madani Leadership
This Open Letter is part of an ongoing public advocacy campaign to mark the 4th Year since the Myanmar Coup under the call to action for ‘Accountability, Justice and Human Rights’ that aims to...
APHR Condemns Myanmar Military’s Atrocities in Rakhine: Urgent Call for Action
Jakarta, 11 January 2025 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) unequivocally condemns the recent airstrike by Myanmar’s military on Kyauk Ni Maw village in Rakhine State on 9 January...
APHR Denounces Myanmar’s Forced Conscription of Youth, Calls for Urgent International Action
Jakarta, 19 December 2024 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) vehemently opposes Myanmar’s military junta’s intensified forced conscription campaign, targeting youth aged 18 to 35...
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APHR Urges Indonesia to Act Swiftly to Protect Stranded Rohingya Refugees
Jakarta, 24 October 2024 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses grave concern over the report that was received on 23 October regarding the safety and well-being of hundreds...
Stronger and urgent Philippine government action is needed to address climate injustice magnified by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
Manila, 25 October 2024 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on the Philippine government for urgency in climate action as Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) pummelled through...
ASEAN Foreign Ministers must denounce executions of civilians in Myanmar, Southeast Asia MPs say
Jakarta, 23 September 2024—The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) strongly condemns the executions of two Myanmar pro-democracy activists by the State Administration Council (SAC) today...
Joint Open Letter to the UN Security Council on the escalating crisis in Rakhine State
27 June 2024 Re: UN Security Council must take immediate intervention to coordinate protection of Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar Your Excellencies, We, 89 Myanmar, regional, and...
Southeast Asian MPs calls on UN, ASEAN to act to save Rohingya from further genocide
JAKARTA – Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia urgently call on the United Nations, ASEAN, and the wider international community to take immediate action in order to prevent the mass killing of...
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Fact-Finding Mission: Humanitarian Aid to the Thai-Myanmar Border with ASEAN Parliamentarians [EN/MY/TH]
ABOUT THE REPORT Between November 13-16, 2023, APHR and PEF organized a fact-finding mission with a delegation led by Members of Parliament to the border towns of Northern Thailand - Mae Hong Son and...
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Southeast Asian MPs call for international community to embrace localized approaches at Thai-Myanmar border to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable
BANGKOK – ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on Thailand, ASEAN, and the wider international community to turn their attention to the plight of internally-displaced people (IDPs)...
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Open Letter to the Government of Thailand on Refugees Fleeing Myanmar
Re: New Thai government has the opportunity for a fresh start on Myanmar Refugees To: Royal Thai Government H.E. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister H.E. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister...
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Incoming Thai government must enact refugee-friendly policies, Southeast Asian MPs say
JAKARTA – The incoming Thai government must heed calls from civil society to reform policies on refugees to be more compassionate and in line with international human rights standards, ASEAN...
Southeast Asian MPs condemn the Myanmar military’s response to Cyclone Mocha and urge support for local organizations
JAKARTA – The Myanmar junta’s inadequate and discriminatory response to Cyclone Mocha must prompt ASEAN, ASEAN member states, and the wider international community to bypass the junta and provide...