SAPA gathers momentum
AsiaDHRRA, together with 30 participants from Asia-based regional organizations held the SAPA (Asian Consultation on Strategic Action Planning on Advocacy at International Meetings 2006) last 3-4 February 2006 at the Windsor Suite Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The idea of conducting a SAPA meeting came about during an informal sharing and consultation among several regional NGOs present […]
Happy Women's Day!
Today, March 8, International Womens’ Day, we celebrate women’s power to make our world a better place to live in – as daughters, sisters, mothers, wives, friends, workers, activists and as ourselves – individuals. Our world is full of stories and living examples of women making a difference whatever, wherever they are – at home, […]
DHRRA Network Malaysia begins OJT in AsiaDHRRA
Mr. Ismail Abd Aziz, of DHRRA Network Malaysia began his 3 month re-orientation and skills enhancement internship at the AsiaDHRRA secretariat office in Manila, Philippines. Among his learning targets include skills in secretariat managment, advocacy and information technology and partnership building. You can view his progress by visiting his blog at ismaildhrra.blogspot.com
ALD3 to be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia
The 3rd Asian NGO Leaders’ Dialogue will be held on February 6 – 10, 2006 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It hopes to provide venue for NGO leaders to reflect upon the actions, gains and challenges undertaken by civil society leaders on globalization issues particularly on the recently concluded WTO MC6 in Hongkong. Furthermore, the dialogue […]
AFA and AsiaDHRRA participates in IFAD Consultation
AFA and AsiaDHRRA participated in the Regional Consultation for Farmers’ Organizations in Asia, convened by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The consultation is part of IFAD’s global process to institutionalize a mechanism for exchange, dialogue and partnerships with small farmers and rural producers’ organizations at all levels of IFAD engagements. AFA partners Sor […]
Appeal to Release Anti WTO Protesters
Mr. Donald Tsang Chief Executive Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong People’s Republic of China Dear Mr Tsang , Happy New Year! We, leaders and members of the Asian Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Asia ( AsiaDHRRA), a network of twelve non-government organizations in eleven countries in Asia, and an accredited […]
14th AsiaDHRRA ExeCom Meeting and ERA/DHRRA Malaysia Visit
The ExeCom met in Taiping, Malaysia for its regular governance activity. It was warmly hosted by Marimuthu Nadason, of DHRRA Malaysia and Vice-Chairperson for Southeast DHRRA cluster. Key organizational decisions were taken especially with regards the 5-year strategic planning process, its resource development plans, and upcoming major network events. Alongside the organizational agenda was the […]
AsiaDHRRA in the SOMRDPE meeting in Manila
AsiaDHRRA had the opportunity to be part of the program during the 5th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMRDPE) meeting in Manila from 12-14 October 2005. AsiaDHRRA’s presentation which took place in an open session on October 13 at the The Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City was coordinated through the […]
AsiaDHRRA to organize conference on Food Sovereignty and Alternatives to Globalization in Hongkong WTO
AsiaDHRRA in co-sponsorship with AFA and the APFNS (Asia-Pacific Network for Food Sovereignty) will be organizing an International Conference during the WTO Ministerial Meeting in Hongkong. It will highlight alternative models on agricultural trade cooperation on December 14-15 in Hongkong. The activity is part of the whole week of civil society’s activity during the WTO-MC6. […]
Statement On Civil Society Engagement With ASEAN: For an ASEAN Integration Based on Social Equity, Human Rights,
Regional Conference on Civil Society Engagement in the ASEAN, 3-5 October 2005, Bangkok, Thailand We, the undersigned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) coming from member nations of ASEAN, have gathered at the Regional Conference on Civil Society Engagement in the ASEAN in Bangkok, Thailand to interact with key ASEAN officials, share our views, discuss our concerns […]
