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Burma Business Roundup (May 24, 2013)
An NGO monitoring Burma’s oil, gas and mining industries said that despite international praise being heaped on the government many of its deals with companies remain “secretive...
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Burma and Transnational Crime
Report by the Congressional Research Service on transnational organized crime in Burma (Myanmar). Transnational crime in Burma bears upon U.S. interests as it threatens regional...
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“Humanitarian transition” in Laos: a cartography of the actors, dynamics, and modes of governance
This report looks at the humanitarian transition in Laos, even though it is not considered to be a priority country. It observes the humanitarian aid system and its related acto...
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2014 Trafficking in Persons Report: Thailand
Thailand (Tier 3*) is a source, destination, and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. Victims from neighboring countries, ...
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Thailand 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report
The report provides a human trafficking profile in Thailand, as well as recommendations and the state of prosecution, protection, and prevention in the country.
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From the Tiger to the Crocodile: Abuse of Migrant Workers in Thailand
The thousands of migrant workers from Burma, Cambodia, and Laos who cross the border into Thailand each year trade near-certain poverty at home for the possibility of relative p...
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Myanmar: UNPO Submission to the UN OHCHR Universal Periodic Review
The Unrepresented Nations and People's Organization (UNPO) is an International, Non-violent and Democratic Membership Organization. Its Members are indigenous peoples, minoritie...
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European development partners’ statement at the Lao PDR’s 2014 round table implementation meeting
European development partners’ statement at the Lao PDR’s 2014 round table implementation meeting
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2014 Post-UPR national consultation outcome report
The proceedings of presentations, panel discussions and small group discussions undertaken during a 2014 consultation following Cambodia's Universal Periodic Review. The aim of ...
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Mekong region ECHO factsheet (on European Commission humanitarian assistance)
A factsheet by the European Commission on Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection on humanitarian assistance to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. The document provides background on the...
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The situation of human rights defenders in Cambodia in 2014
This briefing note assesses the situation of human rights defenders (HRD) in Cambodia in 2014, including restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression and other forms of ha...
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Human rights training: A manual on human rights training methodology
A manual outlining the training methods of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The OHCHR has been involved for many years in training...
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Humanity in review: A snapshot of human rights in 2013
This document summarises developments in human rights around the world during 2013. It updates human rights situations in multiple regions, and recounts key moments for human...
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Too much, too soon? The dilemma of foreign aid to Myanmar/Burma
A report exploring whether the outpouring of foreign aid to Myanmar expected in the medium term will benefit the country. The report begins with a brief discussion of the...
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Intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights, joint written submission for the first session, 6-10 July 2015
This submission is intended to inform the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) in its discussion about transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect...
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Freedom of information in Cambodia: A right to know or a culture of secrecy?
This report looks at freedom of information in Cambodia. The report examines principles of freedom of information, the status of the right to information in international law,...