An Open Letter from the Asian Human Rights Commission to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Indonesian women who seek to serve their country by joining the military shouldn't have to subject themselves to an abusive and discriminatory 'virginity test.' – Brad Adams, Asia Di

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is concerned about the health crisis facing Asmat regency in Papua, Indonesia.

Officials are using the dangerously ambiguous blasphemy law to target certain religious groups, while the police are carrying out invasive raids against LGBT people.

Papua/Jakarta - The Coalition for Justice, Law and Human Rights in the Central Highlands of Papua, Civil Liberty Defenders and the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) r

On the occasion of international human rights day, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) observes the major human rights issues of concern in Indonesia.

As International Human Rights Day approaches (10 December), The Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu called for West Papuan delegates who attended the ULMWP Summit in Port Vila to be ar

Suffering for the East Timorese and great shame for Australia

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-202-2017

Dear Friends,

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has learned about the following situation. Mr.

Jakarta, Indonesia and Dili, Timor-Leste – "I feel reborn today," said Antonio Ximenes in the car on the way to the airport in Bali.

New York – Next Tuesday, on November 28th, the people of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of their Declaration of Independence.

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-199-2017

Dear Friends,

The Indonesian government's continuing tolerance for abusive 'virginity tests' by the security forces reflects an appalling lack of political will to protect the rights of Indonesian women.

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-193-2017

Dear Friends,

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has learned that the three years Indonesia has been under President Joko Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla's administration, October 2014-October 2017,

Jakarta – Jakarta's new governor, Anies Baswedan, should act to protect and promote human rights in the Indonesian capital, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the governor.

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-177-2017

Dear Friends,

Governor Anies Baswedan
Jakarta City Council
Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan 8-9
Jakarta 10110
Indonesia
Tel. +62-21-3456058
Fax. +62-21-3848653

Newly-released US government documents on mass killings in Indonesia in 1965 have provided new momentum for the authorities to reveal the truth about the atrocities that have been ignored for decad

New York – Newly released US government documents on the mass killings in Indonesia in 1965-66 underscore the need for the US and Indonesian governments to fully disclose all related classified mat

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAU-008-2017

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is very disappointed at the Indonesian government's irresponsible denial of human rights violations in Papua and West Papua province.

The West Papuan people's petition is no hoax: it is the voice of our people – signed by the majority of West Papuans.

West Papua Action Auckland says the new [New Zealand] Government must respond to the historic West Papuan plea for self-determination support at the UN.

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) condemns the attacks against the right to freedom of expression, opinion and peaceful assembly that have occurred frequently over the past year in Indonesia

A Joint Statement by Asian Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International Indonesia, Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances, Asia Justice and Rights, East Timor & Indonesia Action

Jakarta – The Indonesian government should urgently investigate the September 2, 2017 police raid on the homes of 12 "suspected lesbians," Human Rights Watch said today.

Huia Welton – Unions representing 320,000 Kiwi workers have strongly endorsed the right of the people of West Papua to self-determination.

In what has been described as a "breakthrough" by the two governments, Australia and East Timor have reached an agreement for the framework of a new treaty that will finally set permanent maritime

West Papua Action Auckland calls on Pacific Island Forum leaders to take action on West Papua next week.

AWPA has written an open letter to the PIF leaders (letter below media release).

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) condemns the unlawful deprivation of liberty of Papuans which has occurred frequently of late.

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) urges the Indonesian Authorities to ensure that cases of human rights violations that occurred in Papua must be investigated properly, under fair trial prin

The number of police killings of suspected drug dealers has skyrocketed in Indonesia this year, an alarming rise which signals that authorities could be looking to emulate the murderous "war on dru

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-116-2017

14 August 2017

Dear Friends,

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-106-2017

Dear Friends,

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) lauded the U.S. House of Representatives for urging a fair resolution to the maritime boundary dispute between Australia and Timor-Leste.

The misnamed religious rights bill is nothing less than a repackaging of highly toxic regulations against religious minorities in Indonesia. – Andreas Harsono, Senior Indonesia Researcher

Jakarta – Indonesia's parliament should scrap proposed revisions to its counterterrorism law that are overbroad, vague, and would unjustifiably restrict basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today.

Hundreds of KNPB activists of the Nabire region were arrested and transported into truck Nabire Police in Bukit Meriam witnessed by a Papuan mama – (Jubi/ist) https://tabloidjubi.com/artikel-7564-t

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-072-2017

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A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on the occasion of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-055-2017

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Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-052-2017

Dear Friends,

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has become aware that persecution against people who exercise their right to freedom of expression and opinion is very widespread in Indonesia.

New York – Indonesia's national police force should immediately investigate recent raids by local law enforcement on gatherings of gay men, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to national pol

General Tito Karnavian, National Police Chief
Jl. Trunojoyo 3, Jakarta 12110
Indonesia

Your Excellency:

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Timor Leste Press Union (TLPU) and the Timor Leste Journalists Association (TLJA) in welcoming the decision today by the T

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI), Indonesia, in strongly criticizing the latest action by members of the Islamic Defenders Fr