🚨 Iran’s looming 6 July deadline to deport hundreds of thousands of #refugees from #Afghanistan and undocumented migrants marks a serious breach of international #humanrights and refugee law. FORUM-ASIA strongly condemns the lack of due process, individual risk assessments, and

📢 In July 2024, peaceful student-led protests in #Bangladesh were met with brutal crackdowns, internet blackouts, and mass arrests. Over 11,700 people, including youth and human rights #defenders, were arbitrarily detained, and many facing torture and violence. FORUM-ASIA

#Malaysia: AICHR's response to the judicial harassment of SUARAM's Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron marks a positive step for human rights defenders in Malaysia. The cases were later closed with no further action — showing that regional mechanisms can act when concerns are

📢 FORUM-ASIA and Bytes for All, PK condemn #Pakistan’s order to block 27 YouTube channels, targeting journalists and opposition voices under vague “anti-state” claims. We call on Pakistan to repeal PECA and on YouTube to uphold #digitalrights, not enable repression.

ANNI and FORUM-ASIA call on the Government of #Maldives to ensure a transparent, inclusive, and merit-based selection of new Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) commissioners. The current closed process contradicts the Paris Principles and risks undermining the

#Malaysia’s civic space remains OBSTRUCTED, according to CIVICUS Monitor. Authorities continue to use restrictive laws to silence dissent, harass protesters, and investigate #defenders and #journalists. monitor.civicus.org/explore/malays…

📢FORUM-ASIA condemns #HongKong’s new Trade Union Ordinance, set to take effect in Jan 2026. The law enables union registration bans on vague national security grounds, blocks leaders with NS convictions, and restricts foreign funding without approval.  ifj.org/media-centre/n…

Today marks the International Day of Criminal Justice. FORUM-ASIA urges all states to end the misuse of criminal laws against human rights defenders. #Justice must protect, not punish. Justice must uphold fair trials, ensure access to justice, and guarantee accountability for

📢 Despite ongoing #humanrights challenges across Asia, the strength of solidarity and collective action continues to shine. In our 2024 Annual Report, we reflect not only on achievements but also on the lessons learned. As our Executive Director, Mary Aileen Diez-Bacalso, says,

FORUM-ASIA and civil society organizations urge the govt of #Indonesia to halt the rushed amendment of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The proposed changes risk undermining due process and fail to address ongoing rights violations. Any revision must involve inclusive

SEANF meets in Yogyakarta this week. ANNI and FORUM-ASIA urge members to uphold the Paris Principles, finalize key reforms, and remove the Myanmar NHRI for enabling junta abuses. 🔗 forum-asia.org/seanf-strength…

FORUM-ASIA and Front Line Defenders call on Thai authorities to immediately and unconditionally drop all charges against woman human rights defender Anchana Heemmina, who is facing judicial harassment for a Facebook post raising local concerns. Read statement 🔗 forum-asia.org/anchana-judici…