Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards

In this short video, Basil Fernando explains the preparation for updating of the Asian Charter for Human Rights – A People’s Charter which was launched in Gwangju, South Korea in May 1998. The Asian region has never been able to agree on a regional system (such as in Europe, the Americas and Africa). This Video explains the purpose for which this People’s Charter was adopted, the process of consultations which led to the drafting of the Charter, the consultations held and the final adoption. The Asian Charter was launched as a joint effort of the Asian Human Rights Commission, a regional organisation based in Hong Kong, and the May 18 Memorial Foundation based in Gwangju, South Korea. The Video has been produced by Amila Sampath.

This entry was posted on November 1, 2017 at 13:49 and is filed under AHRC, films.

Tags: Amila Sampath, Asian Human Rights Commission, Asian People's Charter for Human Rights, asian region, Basil Fernando, May 18 Memorial Foundation, regional mechanisms, video clip, You Tube