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Timor-Leste: AJAR Mourns Sisto dos Santos

Sisto dos Santos, or Maun Sisto as we dearly called him, was a brave activist who dedicated his life to...

Bangladesh: ‘Quilting for Justice’ Graphic Novel on Rohingya Women Now Available in Bangla, Burmese

On this International Women's Day, Asia Justice and Rights and Liberation War Museum Bangladesh proudly announce our latest translation of...

Myanmar: Children’s Art Competition to Commemorate International Day for the Right to Truth

Myanmar: Children’s Art Competition to Commemorate International Day for the Right to Truth

Earlier this February, Asia Justice and Rights organised “Revolt and Resist for the Right to Truth” Children’s Art Competition to...

Timor-Leste: Taking the Next Step — Right to Reparations for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Women and other survivors of the widespread sexual violence during Timor-Leste’s 24-year conflict are ageing and continue facing new struggles...

Indonesia: New In-depth Report on Human Rights Violations in Aceh, in Collaboration with Project Multatuli and Sinar Pidie

Indonesia: New In-depth Report on Human Rights Violations in Aceh, in Collaboration with Project Multatuli and Sinar Pidie

In mid-August 2022, the Washington D.C. District Court publicly released documents containing the testimonies of 11 victims of alleged human...

Regional: Network of Rights and Memory Initiatives Gathers for “Protecting Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in the Asia and Pacific Region” Summit in Indonesia

From 25 to 30 September 2022, Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR), the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC), and...

Report Launching on Pathways to Transitional Justice in Indonesia: Victims’ Agency in the Face of Impunity

Report Launching on Pathways to Transitional Justice in Indonesia: Victims’ Agency in the Face of Impunity

28 August 2022 – Since 2020, AJAR has conducted nationwide research on the transitional justice mechanisms for survivors of past...

Regional: AJAR Launching Toolkit and Case Studies on Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Truth

Regional: AJAR Launching Toolkit and Case Studies on Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Truth

Every year on 9 August, we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – a day to raise...

Myanmar: AJAR Releases Online Course on the International Accountability Mechanisms for Myanmar

On 22 July 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to release its judgement on the preliminary objections...