Malaysia received praises
for its socio-economic development and achievement of MDG targets, however on
other aspects pertaining to civil and political rights dimensions Malaysia was
asked to strive for higher compliance with global human rights standards.
A total of 232
recommendations were addressed to Malaysia. The UN document : “Draft report of
the Working group on the Universal Periodic Review – Malaysia (A/HRC/WG.6/17/L.8)
dated Oct 28, 2013 provides a summary report of all the presentations and a
list of the recommendations. Please refer to : http://www.upr-info.org/IMG/pdf/a_hrc_wg.6_17_l.8_malaysia.pdf
This Proham Post UPR - Discussion
will provide an opportunity to determine:-
·
What were the major human rights challenges
identified by member UN countries?
·
What were Malaysia’s responses to the issues
highlighted?
·
What are the 232 recommendations and which of
these did Malaysia agree to adopt for the next few years before the next UPR?
·
What are areas which we feel Malaysia should
focus over the next five years (2014- 2017/18)?
Therefore our discussion will
undertake a review, analysis and chart the way forward in determining what is
the key agenda for the promotion and protection of human rights in Malaysia
especially is setting a national plan of action for human rights in Malaysia (2014-
2017/18)
Date: Nov 14, 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 8pm till 10.30pm
Venue: Bilik Bunga Mawar 1st Floor,
Bangunan Utama/HQ MBPJ,
Jalan
Yong Shook Lin, Petaling Jaya
Ms Juanita Lourdes Joseph
(UN Malaysia Special Coordinator) (Invited)
Tan Sri Hasmy Agam ( Suhakam
Chairman) or representative (Invited)
Mr Andrew Khoo (Bar Council
Human Rights Committee)
Panel discussion moderated
by Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria (Proham Secretary General)
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