WOMEN AND CHILDREN Former High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson has outlined the impact of COVID-19 on women and children, calling on women leaders to be involved to prevent a reversal of hard won rights. READ MORE
THAILAND Growing protests in Thailand calling for democracy, a new constitution, and a reform of the monarchy. READ MORE
LAOS NGOs call for release of Blogger Houayheuang Xayabouly, ‘Mouay’, on anniversary of her imprisonment for highlighting plight of villagers affected by flooding. READ MORE
PHILIPPINES The Duterte government has overseen a 50% rise in extrajudicial killings during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Human Rights Watch has confirmed the figures despite government denials. READ MORE
SINGAPORE The execution of Syed Suhail bin Syed Zin has been halted following urgent campaigning by NGOs.The reprieve is temporary pending a High Court appeal. READ MORE
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