APHR Denounces Myanmar’s Forced Conscription of Youth, Calls for Urgent International Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jakarta, 19 December 2024 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) vehemently opposes Myanmar’s military junta’s intensified forced conscription campaign, targeting youth aged 18 to 35. This brutal practice, involving abductions, threats, and violence, not only deprives young people of their agency but also coerces them to take part in a […]
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ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
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“The remarkable solidarity among APHR's more than 100 MPs from across the region, and the political spectrum, provides support to its members to continue pushing for a Southeast Asia that is fair for everyone.”
Sarah Elago, Philippine MP and APHR member
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) was founded in June 2013 with the objective of promoting democracy and human rights across Southeast Asia. Our founding members include many of the region's most progressive Members of Parliament (MPs), with a proven track record of human rights advocacy work.