“We are only just learning to fly. Now the military has broken our wings.” Myanmar citizen, TV interview, 2 February 2021 Transitional Justice Asia Network (TJAN) joins the global condemnation of the Tatmadaw’s actions, overturning the democratically elected government, detaining elected officials and human rights defenders, and reversing democratic gains. Three days since the dawn […]
Memperingati 16 tahun pembunuhan aktivis Hak Asasi Manusia Munir bin Thalib Jakarta, Indonesia, 7 September 2020 — Tepat 16 tahun yang lalu, Munir dibunuh. Namun sampai saat ini, tidak ada kemajuan dalam pemeriksaan independen atas kasus ini. Pelaku utama di balik pembunuhan ini, yang diyakini berasal dari kalangan berpengaruh, sampai sekarang belum dibawa ke pengadilan. […]
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Kachin Women’s Association – Thailand (KWAT) and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) are releasing a new report on access to justice in Burma, in which we identify strategies for local civil society groups, demand political and legal reforms, and call on donor agencies to better support assistance to victims of the most serious human rights […]
On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Women’s League of Burma (WLB), Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma (ND-Burma), Assistance Association of Political Prisoners (AAPP), Vimutti Women’s Organization (VWO) and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) are calling for an end to torture, and for reparation and justice for torture survivors. To […]
On its tenth anniversary, AJAR’s most important contribution to sustainable peace and prosperity has been building resilient cultures and accountable societies, free from impunity. To mark the occasion, AJAR is proud to present its Annual Report, which both celebrates partnerships and engagements over the last ten years, while providing an overview of AJAR’s activities in […]
PRESS RELEASE Remembering Rumoh Geudong, Raising Hope for Truth and Justice in Pidie-Aceh, Indonesia Pidie, Aceh, Indonesia, 3 March 2020 – In recognition of the International Day for the Right to Truth and Dignity of Victims (commemorated annually on 24 March), PASKA Aceh, Mukim Aron Pidie, and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) held a vigil […]
Following the landmark order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Myanmar, Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) releases a series of learning materials on international accountability mechanisms for Myanmar. Topics include: The International Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM) The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) The International Criminal Court (ICC) & […]
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Dili, Timor-Leste, 11 November 2019: “I feel very fortunate. I never thought I could return home after thirty-six years,” said Thiago Dos Reis Da Cunha during a meeting with the President of Timor Leste, Francisco Guterres. Thiago, together with 13 other “stolen children” (now adults living in Indonesia), are reunited with their families during a […]
Dili, September 23, 2019 –– On September 16-20, 2019 Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR), Assosiasaun Chega Ba Ita (ACbit) and Centro Nacional Chega! (CNC) hosted a visit by the Aceh Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to Timor-Leste. Accompanied by representatives from Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Chair of Aceh Reintegration, Aceh parliamentary member and NGOs […]