Although international advocacy is important and can lead to strong pressure for change, sustainable improvements can only take place if they are led and supported by those inside the countries where mass violations occur. In contexts of high levels of corruption, nepotism, and impunity, the challenge of holding governments to account falls on civil society and community-based organizations. Those organizations are well placed to lead movements for change, but often need to develop their levels of knowledge through exposure to lessons from other contexts, and the capacity to influence change.
Honiara, Solomon Islands, 27 February 2024 – In the Solomon Islands, a state in the western Pacific Ocean, the aftermath…
In the heart of the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the collaboration between AJAR (Asia Justice and Rights) and…
Puluhan anak-anak muda eks Timor Timur di Kupang berkumpul dan dengan bangga menuturkan kisah hidup mereka dalam sebuah pameran karya…
Seoul, South Korea, 30 August 2023 — To mark the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearance, the UN Human…
AJAR, in collaboration with filmmaker Manuel Alberto Maia, is proud to announce the production of a full-length documentary exploring the…
This article was published in the paper edition of The Jakarta Post with the title ”Rushing for a remedy without recognition”….
“During the period of conflict in Timor-Leste, sexual violence had a profound impact on its victims and on the general…
Women and other survivors of the widespread sexual violence during Timor-Leste’s 24-year conflict are ageing and continue facing new struggles…
From 25 to 30 September 2022, Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR), the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC), and…
On 22 July 2022, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to release its judgement on the preliminary objections…
This article was published in the paper edition of The Jakarta Post with the title ” Indonesia-Timor-Leste relations: Good neighbors and…
Bali, 27 November 2021 – Screenings of AJAR’s two animated films, “8:45”and the award-winning “Konta-Sai”, took place with human rights…
Dili, 7 October 2021 – Screenings of AJAR’s two animated films, “8:45”and the award-winning “Konta-Sai”, took place with students of…
30 August 2021 – To commemorate the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, AJAR and our partners held…
Dili, 16 June 2021 – Together with ACbit and FONGTIL, AJAR hosted a virtual training with the theme “Advocacy for…
Dili, 24 May 2021 – Together with ACbit and FONGTIL, AJAR hosted a five-day training on learning processes and transformative…
11 May 2021 – Despite current travel restrictions, AJAR and our partners continue to maintain strong networks to support each…
Dili, 14 April 2021 – Together with ACbit and FONGTIL, AJAR hosted a training workshop on gender and women empowerment…
“I still have my nature [traditional land], but the police always come to hunt. We put up a signpost…
Kachin Women’s Association – Thailand (KWAT) and Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) are releasing a new report on access to…