| Welcome to the monthly newsletter of the APF, a round up of news, activities and events involving national human rights institutions in the Asia Pacific region. |
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APF News
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Emerging regional trends in human rights and business will be a key discussion topic when national human rights institutions in the Asia Pacific meet for a major conference in October.
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APF members have outlined concrete steps they propose to take to better promote and protect reproductive rights in their work.
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Consultations with key stakeholders in Palau have highlighted the important role that a NHRI could play in meeting some of the human rights challenges facing the Pacific Island nation.
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APF People
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After leading the Commission for the past ten years, Rosslyn Noonan will formally end her term as Chief Commissioner on 31 August 2011.
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| Around the Region
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| Events & Training |
To be held 6-8 September 2011; Bangkok, Thailand
To be held 5-7 December 2011; Putrajaya, Malaysia
To be held 26-27 March 2012; Honolulu, United States
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Resources |
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Call for applications from groups advancing human rights in the Arab region
UN Special Rapporteur recently released this essential guide on the right to defend human rights
UNESCO publication addresses a range of topics and includes case studies
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Opportunities |
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Based in Geneva, Switzerland; apply by 5 September 2011
Six month program provides NHRI staff with experience of the UN system; apply by 30 November 2011
Based in Bangkok, Thailand; applications now open
Work one year full-time with Human Rights Watch; apply by 6 October 2011
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