Democracy in the Age of GenerativeAI
In a democracy, power is derived from the consent, collective will and inclusion of the people. In today’s rapidly evolving…
Type: Statements/Call for action
Risk to civil liberty in Georgia from the Law on Foreign Influence
There are widespread protests in Georgia opposing the Law on Foreign Influence. WFD urges the Georgian government to heed its…
Still Vulnerable
Cyberattacks do not discriminate—they can impact anyone, regardless of their background. These attacks endanger civilians, disrupt critical sectors, undermine humanitarian…
YWF Malaysia – Statement on the Israel/Palestine War
We are deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. Amirul Haikal, the Organizer of the YWF Malaysia…
International community must act to prevent further gender-based violence in Myanmar, Southeast Asian MPs say
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on the international community to work to ensure the protection of women in Myanmar,…
Joint Statement with Greenpeace Southeast Asia: Renewed calls for ASEAN to prioritize and protect citizens’ rights to clean air from transboundary haze
More cases of dangerous haze pollution have been observed in the last few weeks, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and…
Southeast Asian MPs call for international community to embrace localized approaches at Thai-Myanmar border to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on Thailand, ASEAN, and the wider international community to turn their attention to…
Malaysia’s diversity should be celebrated, not used as a political weapon, Southeast Asian MPs say
During the elections, discriminatory and hateful campaign rhetoric flooded various social media platforms, with TikTok even saying that it was…
Timor-Leste must stay true to democratic, human rights underpinnings when expanding digital rights framework, Southeast Asian MPs say
Timor-Leste’s admirable commitment to democratic and human rights principles in its 20 years of independence must be maintained and strengthened…
The African Leaders Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action
At the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), held from the 4th to the 6th of September, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.…