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The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Accomplishment Report 2010-2020: A Decade of Championing The Rights of Women and Children in ASEAN
At the 10th ASEAN Summit held in November 2004, the ASEAN Leaders adopted the Vientiane Action Programme 2004-2010 (VAP) which, among others, called for the establishment of an ASEAN commission on the promotion and protection of the rights of women and children. The ACWC has been successful in mobilising political consensus to reach an agreement […]
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO ACCELERATE AGMSF IMPLEMENTATION
This policy recommendation document is specifically looking at the progress of the implementation of ASEAN Gender Mainstreaming Framework (AGMSF) 2021-2025, that identify key elements and action plan on its implementation by ASEAN Sectoral Bodies (ASBs) in the Socio – Cultural Community. This policy recommendation refers to the result of the Chairman Statements at the 42nd […]
ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security
Implementing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has long been recognised as essential to achieving sustainable peace and prosperity in the ASEAN region. ASEAN member states remain committed to gender equality and the full protection of women’s rights. They also remain steadfast in their aim to maintain regional peace, address shared security concerns and […]
ASEAN Gender Mainstreaming Strategic Framework 2021–2025
In recent years, there has been increased recognition of the critical importance of gender equal- ity and women’s empowerment to sustainable development, and as a result, increased commitment to institutionalising gender mainstreaming approaches by governments and international and regional or- ganisations. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)now include a dedicated Goal—Goal 5—on gender equality, and in […]
ACWC gender lens lead ASEAN efforts in upholding women and children’s rights
JAKARTA, 2 March 2023 – For the first time since the pandemic, the 26th ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Meeting took place in-person at the ASEAN Secretariat. The two-day meeting – attended by representatives of Women’s Rights and Children’s Rights from ASEAN Member States (AMS) – […]
ASEAN commits to promote and protect rights of women and children
VIENTIANE, 22 September 2022 – The 25th ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Meeting took place today in conjunction with the 21st ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW), the 9th ACWC-ACW Consultation Meeting and related meetings via video conference hosted by Lao PDR. The meeting provided an opportunity for ASEAN […]
ACWC champions the well-being of all women and children towards an inclusive COVID-19 recovery in ASEAN
JAKARTA, 12 October 2021 – The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) continues to safeguard the well-being of women and children in the new normal. During the 23rd ACWC Meeting conducted virtually on 12 October 2021, ACWC Representatives from all ten Member States deliberated on harnessing the efforts […]
Accelerating strategic work of ACWC in advancing and protecting the rights of women and children in ASEAN
ASEAN is forging ahead in realising its steadfast commitment in advancing women’s and children’s rights ensuring no one is left behind. Leading this cause is the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) who continues to fulfil its mandate to achieveprotection and empowerment of all women and […]
ACWC acts today to build a better future for women and children in post-pandemic world
JAKARTA, 22 March 2021 – ASEAN is leading the advancement of the rights and welfare of women and children in ASEAN through the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). Convened on 22 March 2021 for its 22nd ACWC Meeting via video conference, the ACWC Representatives from all ten […]
ASEAN strengthens commitment to protect and advance the rights of women and children
ASEAN continues to strengthen its commitment to promote and protect the rights of women and children in the region, especially in these challenging times. The 20th ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Meeting was held on 28 July via video conference, chaired by Singapore’s ACWC Representative for […]