Reclaiming human rights in ASEAN: AICHR’s turning point

New Straits Times | The future of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) hinges on its willingness to adopt institutional reforms, expand its mandate and embrace transparent engagement with all stakeholders. Only then can ASEAN truly deliver on its promise: a just, equitable, and people-centred community.

Human rights the top focus

The Star | Malaysia’s Foreign Minister welcomed efforts to develop two key human rights declarations: the ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment, and the Declaration on the Right to Development and Peace. He emphasised that they reaffirm ASEAN’s commitment to addressing human rights challenges in a timely and relevant manner.

Malaysia sokong usaha AICHR bangunkan 2 deklarasi penting berkait hak asasi manusia

Berita Harian | Malaysia menghargai usaha berterusan Suruhanjaya Antara Kerajaan ASEAN Mengenai Hak Asasi Manusia (AICHR) dalam merangka ‘Deklarasi ASEAN mengenai Hak kepada Alam Sekitar yang Selamat, Bersih, Sihat dan Mampan’ dan ‘Deklarasi mengenai Pemajuan Hak kepada Pembangunan dan Keamanan, ke Arah Merealisasikan Pembangunan Inklusif dan Mampan’.

Malaysia reaffirms ASEAN human rights agenda under 2045 vision

The Sun | Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has reinforced the importance of advancing human rights within ASEAN as part of regional integration efforts. The Minister also emphasised that AICHR will continue to be a cornerstone in promoting social development and justice, aligning with the ASEAN 2045 Vision.

Malaysia welcomes AICHR’s work on key human rights declarations – FM Mohamad

Bernama | Malaysia has welcomed efforts by AICHR to draft two key declarations aimed at addressing urgent human rights concerns. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the declarations reaffirm AICHR’s unwavering commitment to advancing human rights in ASEAN in ways that are timely and relevant to both current and future challenges.

Human rights in ASEAN must be ASEAN-led, ASEAN-owned — Minister

Selangor Journal | In his opening remarks at the Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with AICHR, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stressed that efforts to promote and protect the well-being of the ASEAN people must remain “ASEAN-led and ASEAN-owned”.

AICHR eyes adoption of landmark human rights declarations at October ASEAN summit

Bernama | AICHR aims to adopt two landmark declarations at the 47th ASEAN Summit this October, marking a major step forward for the region’s human rights agenda under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship. The declarations are on the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; and on promoting the right to development and peace.

Secretary-General of ASEAN conducts annual interface with representatives of AICHR

ASEAN | Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, had an Interface with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), in Kuala Lumpur on 8 July 2025. The meeting shared views on AICHR’s efforts in advancing human rights cooperation and dialogue in ASEAN, in alignment with ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future.

Malaysia welcomes ASEAN’s efforts to develop human rights declarations

The Malaysian Reserve | Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan said the two human rights declarations being developed by AICHR would highlight the people’s urgent and pressing concerns, especially those who are vulnerable to environmental harm, inequality and instability.

18 November dicadang Hari Hak Asasi Manusia ASEAN

Berita Harian | Suruhanjaya Antara Kerajaan ASEAN Mengenai Hak Asasi Manusia (AICHR) mencadangkan supaya 18 November dijadikan sebagai Hari Hak Asasi Manusia ASEAN.
Pemilihan tarikh itu bersempena ulang tahun penerimaan Deklarasi Hak Asasi Manusia ASEAN pada 18 November 2012.

Reclaiming human rights in ASEAN: AICHR’s turning point

New Straits Times | The future of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) hinges on its willingness to adopt institutional reforms, expand its mandate and embrace transparent engagement with all stakeholders. Only then can ASEAN truly deliver on its promise: a just, equitable, and people-centred community.

Human rights the top focus

The Star | Malaysia’s Foreign Minister welcomed efforts to develop two key human rights declarations: the ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment, and the Declaration on the Right to Development and Peace. He emphasised that they reaffirm ASEAN’s commitment to addressing human rights challenges in a timely and relevant manner.

Malaysia sokong usaha AICHR bangunkan 2 deklarasi penting berkait hak asasi manusia

Berita Harian | Malaysia menghargai usaha berterusan Suruhanjaya Antara Kerajaan ASEAN Mengenai Hak Asasi Manusia (AICHR) dalam merangka ‘Deklarasi ASEAN mengenai Hak kepada Alam Sekitar yang Selamat, Bersih, Sihat dan Mampan’ dan ‘Deklarasi mengenai Pemajuan Hak kepada Pembangunan dan Keamanan, ke Arah Merealisasikan Pembangunan Inklusif dan Mampan’.

Malaysia reaffirms ASEAN human rights agenda under 2045 vision

The Sun | Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has reinforced the importance of advancing human rights within ASEAN as part of regional integration efforts. The Minister also emphasised that AICHR will continue to be a cornerstone in promoting social development and justice, aligning with the ASEAN 2045 Vision.

Malaysia welcomes AICHR’s work on key human rights declarations – FM Mohamad

Bernama | Malaysia has welcomed efforts by AICHR to draft two key declarations aimed at addressing urgent human rights concerns. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the declarations reaffirm AICHR’s unwavering commitment to advancing human rights in ASEAN in ways that are timely and relevant to both current and future challenges.

Human rights in ASEAN must be ASEAN-led, ASEAN-owned — Minister

Selangor Journal | In his opening remarks at the Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with AICHR, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stressed that efforts to promote and protect the well-being of the ASEAN people must remain “ASEAN-led and ASEAN-owned”.

AICHR eyes adoption of landmark human rights declarations at October ASEAN summit

Bernama | AICHR aims to adopt two landmark declarations at the 47th ASEAN Summit this October, marking a major step forward for the region’s human rights agenda under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship. The declarations are on the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; and on promoting the right to development and peace.

Secretary-General of ASEAN conducts annual interface with representatives of AICHR

ASEAN | Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, had an Interface with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), in Kuala Lumpur on 8 July 2025. The meeting shared views on AICHR’s efforts in advancing human rights cooperation and dialogue in ASEAN, in alignment with ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future.

Malaysia welcomes ASEAN’s efforts to develop human rights declarations

The Malaysian Reserve | Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan said the two human rights declarations being developed by AICHR would highlight the people’s urgent and pressing concerns, especially those who are vulnerable to environmental harm, inequality and instability.

18 November dicadang Hari Hak Asasi Manusia ASEAN

Berita Harian | Suruhanjaya Antara Kerajaan ASEAN Mengenai Hak Asasi Manusia (AICHR) mencadangkan supaya 18 November dijadikan sebagai Hari Hak Asasi Manusia ASEAN.
Pemilihan tarikh itu bersempena ulang tahun penerimaan Deklarasi Hak Asasi Manusia ASEAN pada 18 November 2012.