Sisters in Islam Case a Turning Point for Civil Liberties, Declares Southeast Asian Policymakers
JAKARTA, 24 June 2025—The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) welcomes the Federal Court of Malaysia’s landmark ruling to annul the 2014 fatwa (non-binding legal opinion or interpretation of Islamic law) issued against women’s rights organization Sisters in Islam (SIS) by the Selangor Fatwa Committee. This decision represents a crucial affirmation of the constitution as […]
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ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
APHR membership has grown exponentially with more than 140 members at present.
Membership includes current and former parliamentarians from across 8 countries in Southeast Asia.
A network of current and former parliamentarians who use our unique positions to advance human rights and democracy in Southeast Asia.
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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.