FORUM ASIA Core Support 2020-2023
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FORUM-ASIA is a member-based international NGO with a Secretariat based in Bangkok. It was founded in 1991 with the mission to strengthen the human rights movement in Asia through capacity building of human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), coalition building with like-minded organizations, solidarity actions and evidence-based ad...
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FORUM-ASIA is a member-based international NGO with a Secretariat based in Bangkok. It was founded in 1991 with the mission to strengthen the human rights movement in Asia through capacity building of human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), coalition building with like-minded organizations, solidarity actions and evidence-based advocacy . It has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), as well as a 'consultative relationship' with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). At present, FA has 81 active member organizations from 21 countries in Asia. FORUM-ASIA has its headquarter in Bangkok, but also smaller offices in Geneva, Jakarta and Kathmandu. The organisation is a democratic, member based organisation with a board elected by the 81 members. The Embassy contribution to FORUM-ASIA is total 19 760 000 SEK which corresponds to approximately 23% of the organization's total budget. The grant will cover core costs such as rent, salaries and administrative costs and for the implementation of organizations core activities in the form of programs for strengthening capacity and trainings of civil society organisation and Human Rights Defenders. Development of studies and research papers on Human Rights and HRD protection programs. FORUM-ASIA immediately adapted to the COVID-19 and arranged webinars together with members and partners on different human rights and development issues, policies, and procedures formulated which are detrimental to human rights and democratic developments. Raising awareness and demanding for accountability of states through sub-regional platforms, the webinars influenced the issuance of AICHR Joint statement on COVID-19 pandemic and UN Special Rapporteur (UN SR) guidelines on Freedom of Assembly and Association (FoAA) during the pandemic.
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- To support the larger human rights community in the shift towards digital during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, Forum Asia has provided basic digital security knowledge and tools such as VPNs to their member organisations and partners, so that they could be better equipped to mitigate online threats and operate safely. - At the UN level, Forum Asia has joined other civil society organisations to advocate for the preservation of civil society space in the Human Rights Council amid the COVID-19 restrictions. These joint efforts were instrumental in enabling civil society representatives and defenders to participate remotely in the meetings of the Council. - Throughout the pandemic, Forum Asia has looked at the gender implication of COVID-19, its impact on women and the Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning (LGBTIQ) community, and the ways groups with different vulnerabilities were adversely affected from the virus and associated measures.
The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is a network of 85 member organisations across 23 countries, mainly in Asia. Founded in 1991, FORUM-ASIA works to strengthen movements for human rights and sustainable development through research, advocacy, capacity development and solidarity actions in Asia and beyond. It has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and consultative relationship with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. The FORUM-ASIA Secretariat is based in Bangkok, with offices in Jakarta, Geneva and Kathmandu. FORUM-ASIA is committed to building a peaceful, just, equitable and ecologically sustainable community of peoples and societies in Asia, where all human rights of all individuals, groups and peoples in particular, the poor, marginalised and discriminated are fully respected and realised in accordance with internationally accepted human rights norms and standards. It does so by: Building the capacity of its members and partners Bringing together activists and stakeholders to tackle human rights issues Protecting human rights defenders in Asia that find themselves in emergency situations Advocating for human rights at the national, regional and international level Sida supports the implementation of FORUM-ASIAs Strategic Plan (2016-2023).
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