ASEAN Secretariat News
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 […]
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 […]