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Book SynopsisIn Unity in Connectivity? Evolving Human Rights Mechanisms in the ASEAN Region, Vitit Muntarbhorn discusses developments concerning the growth of human rights institutions and processes in the regional space known as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Several countries have now set up national human rights commissions. At the regional level, the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights was established recently. This is complemented by a sectoral body dealing with women’s and children’s rights, and another body dealing with migrant workers. Vitit Muntarbhorn analyses these developments from the angle of key challenges facing the region, the need for more checks and balances, and prospects for more effective protection of human rights. This publication has been facilitated by the Ateneo Human Rights Centre of Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines.
Table of ContentsPreface; Chapter 1 The Context: Human Rights in the ASEAN Region Chapter 2 The Setting: Initiatives at the National Level A. Countries i.The Philippines ii.Indonesia iii.Thailand iv.Malaysia B. Other Institutions and Processes C. Stakeholders/Actors D. Promotion and Protection ? Chapter 3 Developing Regional Mechanisms: Process and Progress A. Background B. Initial Developments in ASEAN C. Human Rights Activities and Community-Building D. ASEAN Charter E. Drafting the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the ASEAN human rights mechanism F. The TOR of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights G. The Other Mechanisms: on Women/Children and on Migrant Workers H. Role of Civil Society I. Observations Chapter 4 Concerns and Challenges A. Conceptualization and/or Implementation ? B. Promotion and/or Protection ? C. International Law and/or National Law ? D. Non-interference and/or International Jurisdiction ? E. Institution-building and/or Popularized Process ? Chapter 5 ASEAN Inter-Connection A. Effective Mechanisms: National and Regional B. Dispute Settlement and Settlement C. An ASEAN Court D. People’s ASEAN E. ASEAN Convention F.Systemic Inter-Connection Select Bibliography; Appendices; Index.
