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The Curious Case of the Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights in ASEAN

28 June, 2010
By Eric Paulsen
The Curious Case of the Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights in ASEAN

If the ASEAN Inter-govermental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) lives up to the mark of the European Court of Human Rights or to a lesser extent the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights, it will be the most curious thing I ever saw in my life!
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When can we commemorate World Refugee Day?

23 June, 2010
By Eric Paulsen
When can we commemorate World Refugee Day?

Refugees are defined as people who are unable to return to their home countries due to fear of persecution, war or conflict and are entitled under international law to protection and assistance. However our government does not generally recognise refugees but treats them like "illegal" migrants.
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