HRC52: UPR outcome of India
This oral statement by ARROW and WeSpeakOut was broadcasted at the UPR outcome of India during the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council on March 27th, 2023. Watch a video of the intervention here. Thank You, Chair. My name is Masooma Ranalvi and I am making this statement on behalf of WeSpeakOut and the […]
HRC52: Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities
This oral statement was broadcasted at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities on March 13th, 2023. Watch a video of the intervention here. Distinguished delegates, My name is Momota Hena and I am making this statement on behalf of the Asian Pacific Resource […]
HRC52: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child
This statement was submitted to the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child on March 10th, 2023. Watch a video of the statement here. Distinguished Delegates, I am Shiwa Karmacharya and I am making this statement on behalf of the Asian Pacific Resource and Research Centre […]
HRC52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment
This statement was submitted to the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Watch a video of the statement here. Distinguished Delegates and Special Rapporteur, I am Deepa Chandra and […]
HRC52: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
This oral statement was broadcasted at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food on March 9th, 2023. Watch a video of the intervention here. Distinguished delegates, My name is Evelynne Gomez and I am making this statement on behalf of the Asian Pacific […]
State of the Asia Pacific Region 2023: Factfile Ahead of APFSD
Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels in Asia and the Pacific[1] As we are gearing up for yet another follow-up and review in the Asia Pacific region, at the mid-point of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development implementation, it is […]
The Historic Win at COP27 with the Establishment of Loss and Damage Fund: Reflections from the Lens of Gender and SRHR
“We are not defeated and we will never be defeated” reverberated and resounded across the Non-Governmental Organisation’s constituency statements of women and gender, children and youth and others at the Closing Plenary of Conference of the Parties (COP) 27. COP27, held at Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, this year has delivered a historic win with the establishment of […]
Expression of Interest – Disability Rights Project
Expression of Interest (EoI) for End Evaluation Consultant – Project on Prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls with disabilities in Bangladesh Location: Flexible Application Deadline: 18 December 2022 Timeline: 20 December 2022 to 30 March 2023 Expected travel: No international travel but will involve domestic travel. Purpose of the EoI (objectives […]
HRC51: Interactive Dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
This statement was submitted to the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development. Statement Title: Call for prioritisation of young people and their needs in the realisation of rights to development Through this statement, we draw your attention to our concerns faced by young […]
HRC51: Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective
This oral statement was broadcasted at the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective along the theme “Overcoming gender-based barriers to freedom of opinion and expression”. Watch the video statement here. Distinguished delegates. My name is Evelynne Gomez and I am making this statement on behalf of […]
