Forum News 2013
This issue presents a feminist analysis of development and global and regional development objectives in relation to the Asia-Pacific experience
URGENT: For Endorsement: The Bali Package is a Bad Deal for Women
We, women coming from different countries in the Asia Pacific region gathered here in Bali, Indonesia on the occasion of
Women Resist the WTO, Call for Economic Justice
The Bali Package is a Bad Deal for Women. We reject and resist the neo-liberal agenda of WTO and demand
ASEAN Handbook for Women’s Rights Activists
To facilitate a genuinely ‘people-centered’ ASEAN, it is imperative that civil society understand ASEAN and its vast work. This requires
Women human rights defenders fight on despite threats
On Friday, 29 November 2013, International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, people around the world will recognise the activism, advocacy
Malaysian women’s organisations, APWLD members win UN award
The Joint Action for Gender Equality Group, a coalition of nine women's organisations in Malaysia, was awarded the United Nations Award
National consultation with UN mandate holders featured in Bangladesh news
"Rights activists and labour leaders yesterday called for trade unions at all garment factories to give the workers a platform
APWLD gains regional representative post at UN environment meeting
Breaking out of Marginalisation programme officer Warda Rina brought APWLD’s development justice principles to the Major Group and Stakeholders meeting
Development justice model taken up by UN-NGLS in final report and recommendations to UNGA
UN-NGLS report: “Advancing Regional Recommendations for the Post-2015 Development Agenda” APWLD together with is partner organisations pushed for
We are Workers! We are not Slaves!: Migrants and Refugees Challenge UN High-Level Talks
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD), in solidarity with its members and partners, calls for genuine comprehensive