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Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development

FORUM-ASIA is committed to empowering civil society and marginalized communities by promoting and protecting human rights, civic space and democracy in the region and building a resilient Asian civil society and marginalized communities continuing their work for human rights, civic space and democracy safely and sustainably.

The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is a network of 85 member organizations 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.

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empowering civil society

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