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ASEAN intensifies efforts in promoting and protecting the rights of women and children
JAKARTA, 8 March 2019 – ASEAN continues promoting the welfare and protect the rights of women and children collectively as representatives convened for the 18th ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on 4 March. At the meeting, the ACWC representatives, in […]
The 16th Meeting of The ASEAN Commission on The Promotion and Protection of The Rights of Women and Children (ACWC)
The 16th Meeting of the ASEAN Commission on The Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was held from 26th-28th March 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting was hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting discussed the follow-up from the 15th Meeting in Phuket, Thailand, and reviewed the status of implementation […]
The 15th Meeting of The ASEAN Commission on The Promotion and Protection of The Rights of Women and Children (ACWC)
PHUKET, 6-4 SEPTEMBER – The 15th Meeting of the ASEAN Commission on The Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was held from 4th-6th September 2017 in Phuket, Thailand. The Meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand. The Meeting discussed the follow-up from the 14th […]
Press Release of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC)
The Fourteenth Meeting of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) was convened on 28 February – 2 March 2017 at the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting reviewed the status of projects and activities under the ACWC Work Plan 2012-2016. The Meeting deliberated on several […]
Resumes of the (ACWC) Representatives
Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Viet Nam
Gender Sensitive Guideline for Handling Women Victims of Trafficking in Persons
The Gender Sensitive Guideline for Handling Women Victims of Trafficking in Persons is one of the earlier work of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) in the implementation of the ACWC Work Plan of 2012-2016. The Guideline is brief and written in simple English so that it can easily be understood and carried around by practitioners as a source of reference in the performance of their duties.
Regional Review on Laws, Policies and Practices within ASEAN relating to the Identification, Management and Treatment of Victims of Trafficking, especially Women and Children
The development of the Regional Review on Laws, Policies and Practices within ASEAN relating to the Identification, Management and Treatment of Victims of Trafficking, especially Women and Children is a project of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) under the ACWC Work Plan 2012-2016
ASEAN Strengthens Efforts to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons
JAKARTA, 28 September 2016 ? The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) launched the Regional Review on Laws, Policies and Practices within ASEAN related to the identification, management and treatment of victims of trafficking especially women and children today. The Regional Review aims to support the implementation of the ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children which was signed by the Heads of States at the 27th ASEAN Summit in November 2015. The Regional Review provides an accurate and up-to-date assessment of the current situations, good practices, and issues for consideration, as well as presenting recommendations for improvement in responses to victims of trafficking.
Representatives to the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC)
No Country Representatives on Women’s Rights Representatives on Children’s Rights 1 Brunei Darussalam Dayang Hajah Mordiah bte Haji Jackia Datin Paduka Hajah Intan bte Haji Mohd Kassim 2 Cambodia Mrs. Long Sophally Mrs. Khiev Bory 3 Indonesia Mdm. Lily Dorianty Purba Mr. Ahmad Taufan Damanik 4 Lao PDR Mdm. Soukphaphone Phanit Ms. Chongchith Chantharanonh 5 […]
Good Practices: Eliminating Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC)
Documentation of Good Practices in ASEAN Member States on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC) Download PDF: Good Practices -EVAWC Publication