Day 1: 14 Oct 2010

9:15-10:00      Opening Keynote Speech: Human Rights in Southeast Asia

Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

10:30-12:00    Plenary One:
Southeast Asia and Human Rights

Southeast Asia and Human Rights Vitit Muthabhorn
Southeast Asia and Human Rights Carlos Medina
ASEAN Community Building: Does Human Rights Matter? Sriprapha Petcharamesree
False dawn? The implications of the ASEAN Charter to human rights in the region Azmi Sharom

13:00-15:00    Parallel Session A

A 1: ASEAN, Human Rights and Civil Society

The ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR): A Break from the ASEAN Way Benny The Cheng Guan  & Billy Ngu King Hieng
A Blind Leap of Faith? The Institutional Development Affecting the Protection of Civilians in Southeast Asia Alistair D.B. Cook
Asian Rights, Asian Remedies: the National Human Rights Institutions Johanna Aleria Lorenzo

A 2 :Freedom of Expression, Media and Online Speech

Challenges to Freedom of Speech in Thailand: Online Speech Regularions under the Computer-related Crimes Act of 2007 Surutchada Chullapram
The Right of Access to Information: Democracy and Good Governance in Thailand Thossaphol Noratus
Identifying particularity in Indonesia Freedom of Expression Giri Ahmad Taufik
Does Indonesian Law Guarantee Press Freedom after Soeharto? Herlambang
Evolution from Transitional Legislations to Reforms on the Legalization of Freedom of Expression and Assembly: A Cambodian Perspective Gary Cuenoud

A 3 : Universality, Culture, and the Politics of Human Rights

The Cosmopolitan Universal: Righting Wrongs as a way of life Tim Rackett
Can we Make Sense of a Link between Human Rights and Culture? Siegfried Van Duffel
Universality of human rights - legitimizing cultural relativism Michael John Venus White
Universality and Particularity of human Rights Vo Van Ai
Cultural Rights and Human Rights in Asia: A Conceptual Overview with implications for Advocacy and Research Coeli Barry

A 4: Women, Human Rights and Social Justice I

Breaking Barriers, Building Voices: The Struggle of Filipino Women in Politics Melanie M. Reyes
Women’s Human Rights Defenders: Gendered Challenges for Human Rights Defenders in Southeast Asia Mary Jane Real
Knowing in Depth about Violence Against Women Hilda Rolobessy
State Response to Intimate Partner Violence in Thailand Duangsamorn Jatupornpimol

A 5 : Rights of Indigenous People and Ethnic Minorities

Ethnic Minority Problems in Southeast Asia: A Challenge for ASEAN Community 2015 Aris Mundayat & Najib Kailani
Using the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in litigation Cynthia Morel
The Khmer Kampuchea Krom: Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Vietnam Lenny Thach and Joshua Cooper
The Legal Protection for Indigenous People in South Kalimantan Mirza Satria Buana

A 6 : Democracy, Rights and Ed ucation

Theorizing Democracy in Thai Society: Learning from School Textbooks Vachararutai (Jan) Boontinand
Right to Education for Adult People through Community Learning Center Vietnam Duog Thi Viet Ahn
The Art of Peace- Makhamphom’s Practice in applying theatre art as a peace building tool in major Thai conflicts Richard Barber

PARALLEL SESSIONS B1-B7,
15.30-17.30 (2 hours)

B 1 :Justice,Peace Building and Civil Society

The role of Human Rights and Civil Society in Peace Building Maureen Maloney
Civil Society and the Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia Christoph Sperfeldt
Indonesia: Justice for the Victims of the 1965-1966 Massacre Manunggal Wardaya
The Marcos Human Rights Victims: Reparations and Closure in a Restored Democracy Meynardo P. Mendoza

B 2 : Freedom of Religion

The Challenge to Implement Religious Freedom for Minority in Indonesia as a Multi-cultural State Al Khanif
Religious Enactments and Human Rights: Islamic Principles, Current Issues and the Implementation of Human Rights in Post-1998 Indonesi

Iik A. Mansurnoor
Freedom of Religion in Malaysia: Debates on Norms and Politico-Legal Issues Dian Diana Abdul Hamed Shah and Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani
The Establishment of Shariah Court in Southern Thailand: Between Myth and Reality Ramizah Wan Muhammad

B 3 : Right to Self-Determination and Development

Fragmented Collectivities: Non-international Armed Conflicts, Peace Agreements, and the Right to Self-Determination as Challenges to Human Rights in Southeast Asia Maureen dela Cruz
Development and the Right to Self-Determination: The Bangsamoro Community's Formla for Peace Ayesah Abubakar
Self Determination as human rights in the Malay Muslim Struggle in Southern Thailand Che Mohd Aziz Yaacob and Kamarulzaman Askandar

B4: Women, Human Rights and Social Justice II

Fulfillment of Maternal Health as Part of Human Rights: A Case Study of Banyuwang Municipality of East Java, Indonesia Inge Christanti
HIV Transmission in intimate Partner Relationships< Karabi Baruah

B5: Rights of Workers, Migrants and Stateless Persons

Good Practices for the Prevention and Reduction of Statelessness and the Protection of Stateless Persons in South East Asia Laura van Waase
Managing the Challenges of Refugees and their Rights in Malaysia Aizat Khairi and Kamarulzaman Askandar
CSR in Thailand’s Frozen Seafood Industry: A Challenge of Social Protection for Migrant Workers from Myanmar Nussara Meesen
District Legislation and Access to Justice: Case Study of Female Migrant Workers in Cianji Dewi Novirianti
Theoretical and Practical Questions on Human Rights Based Restructuring of the Philippine Industrial Relations System Marc Cebreros

B 6 : Political Conflicts and Human Rights in Thailand

The Establishment of a Regional Human Rights Regime: Challenges, Prospects and Implications for Asias Le Thanh Mai
Human Rights as a Factor in the Survival of the ASEAN Micah Stefan Dagaerag
Potency and Lack Analysis of AICHR (ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission in Human Rights) Term of Reference in Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia Agung Setiyo Wibowo
Social Networks as Social Movements: Opportunities, Challenges and Prospect for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rigis in Southeast Asia through Social Networking Sites Jordan C. Cabandong

B 7: Assessment, Accountability and Human Rights

Rights-Based approach and Humanitarian Accountability Partnership International (HAP-I): case study of Thai-Burmese Border Consortium

Mac Albert Gordon Shaw

Health Impact Assessments (HIA) in Thailand- a helpful participatory process or mere top-down rubber stamping? The case of Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate Steven Siblesz
Title to be announced in the conference. Anonymous
Sustainability and Outreach of A Kachin Church Microfinance Institution in Burma Seng Nu Pan
Collective feedback of citizens - a way to promote accountability and transparency of local government and public sector in Vietnam Ta Van Tuan

Day Two: 15 October 2010

9:00-10:30      Plenary II: Sexuality and Human Rights


Presenters still to be determined and confirmed

11:00-12:30    Parallel Session C

C1: Conflicts, Peace and Security

Trajectories on the Indo-Naga Political and Peace Talks: Post Colonial Fables on Human and State Securities. Khekrie Yhome
Militarization and Development in the Land Bridge of South and Southeast Asia Babloo Loitongbam
Peace and Etnic Conflict in Northeast India Cultural Borderlands of Southeast Asia (A case study of Nagaland-Manipur Crisis) Lokendra Arambam

C 2 : Due Process, Torture and Extraordinary Measures

Counter-Insurgency Operations and Human Rights: Formulating a Multi-Pronged Framework Ava Patricia Avila and Akanksha Mehta
The Use of Training Camps in the Deep South of Thailand: A Rights-Based Analysis Erin Shaw
Torture, political prisoners and the un-rule of law: A Challenge to peace, security and human rights in Burma Bo Kyi and Hannah Scott
Indonesia: Balancing between to Fight Terrorism and to Respect Human Rights Sartika Soesilowati

C3: Democracy, Accountability and Rights

The Malaysian Parliament and Citizen Engagement Nazli Aziz
Progress or Abuse? Universal Virtual and Local Context in the Burmese Elections Neil A. Englehart
Democracy and Human Rights as Political Imaging for National Election in Indonesia Jerry Indrawan
Primordial Rises in Practicing Democracy in Indonesia Netty Herawati
Challenges to Human Rights and local democracy in Yogyakarta-Indonesia Suyatno and Askandar

C4: Women, Human Rights and Social Justice III

Women’s Rights within Islam: Learning from Women Erwin Nur Rifah
Buddhist and Feminist Practice in Pursuit of Social Justice Ginger Norwood
Transcending Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights: A Discourse on Women’s Sexuality and Sexual Rights Chang Jordan

C5: Rights of the Marginalized: Children and Persons with Disabilities

Marginalization of Persons with Disabilities: Perpetuating Exclusion through Denial of Right to Inclusive Education Payel Chowdhury
Corporal Punishment in Schools Swati Baghel
Child's Rights Issues and Media Coverage in Southeast Asia: A Recommendation for Child's Rights protection< Realiza Darathea
WEAVE: Helping Women and Children Practice their Rights< Jovelyn Castro

C 6 : State Violence, Human Rights and Non-violent Movement

The Use of Armed Force by Thai Government and International Standards: The April and May 2010 Incidents Kwanravee Wangudom
Bullets and Ballots: State of Exception in Thailand Firearms and Policing Practices during April - May 2010 Chutimas Suksai
Civil Society in the Cross Hairs: The Killing of Activists in the Philippines Willium Holden

Using People Power for Human Rights: What Human Rights Advocates Can Learn From Nonviolent Movement in Southeast Asia

Emily Hong

 

13:30-15:30    Parallel Session D

D1:Conflicts,Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Strengthening Human Rights Protection in Times of Armed Conflict thru National Legislation of International Humanitarian Law: The Case of the Philippines Mario Aguja
Achieving Peace With Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at the Forefront: A Look at The Phillippines's Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Jaime C. N. Arroyo

D2: Defending Justice and Human Rights in SEA

Positive Redress: Identifying Barriers in Access to Justice and Seeking Alternative Redress Mechanisms among People with HIV in the Philippines Jeffry Acaba
The people, the mountain and the cement factory: Conflicts in Sukolilo, Indonesia Siti Herwati, Tjarhono Rahardjo and Erwin Dwi Kristianto
Human Rights-Based Approaches to Access to Justice in Asia and Legal Empowerment of the Poor in the Philippines Resureccion Lao
Pathways to Justice: The Struggle of Civil Society to Define and Seek Justice in Timor-Leste Steve Kibble, Tibor van Staveren, Ed Hobey

D 3 : Environment and Human Rights

Climate Change and Its Impact Upon Indigenous Communities in Southeast Asia: Potential Actions to Approach Climate Change Challenge Facing the Planet Joshua Cooper
Mudflow Case in Indonesia: Human Rights Violations and Public Policy Dian Noeswantari
Disaster Diplomacy: A Case of the Tripartite Core Group's Post Nargis Humanitarian Assistance in Myanmar Dalina Prasertsri

D4: Sexuality and Rights

Gay Rights in Southeast Asia: Western Alliances, Eastern Particularities Nikos Dacanay
Space for LGBT in Southeast Asia Ashley Wu
Can the "Other" of Philosophy Speak?: Sexual Minorities and rights in Thailand Witchayanee Ocha
The Rights of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgenders vis-à-vis Magna Carta Sherwin Ebalo

D 5 :Rights of Migrants and Refugees

‘Home Building and Place Making’: Responses to Cultural Alienation by Migrant Domestic Workers in the Maldives Aisath Noora Mohamed
Cambodian Child Beggars in Thailand Reconciling Needs and Rights Based Approaches in Policy Implementation

Anne Anuchanan Songdej

Burmese Migrant Workers, Nationality Verification Process and the Protection of Worker’s Rights

Seng San L

The Rohingya: Endangered in the Burma

Mahbubul Haque

D6: Rights-based Approach to Economic and Social Issues

Zakat and Human Rights: Zakat and Social Security Rights in Indonesia From A Rights-Based Approach

Heru Susetyo

From Extralegal to Metalegal: Property Rights through the Eyes of the
Informal Settlers of the Tatalon Estat
Patricia Miranda
Storm Warnings: Philippine Climate Policy Impacts on Food Sovereignty Justine Nicole Torres
Anti-corruption versus Political Security: Reflection on the Vietnamese context Giao Vucong
D7: Rights-based Approach to Economic and Social Issues

Application of the Human Security Framework to the Impact Assessment of the Sambor Dam Project in Cambodia Eunkyong Park
The Impact of Economic Land Concession in Cambodia Betti Rosita Sari
Dynamism of Judicial Process in Community’s Natural Resources Management in Northern Thailand

Sothisonsinee Supanusorn

Transport in Development: In What Ways have Capital Developments involving MRT and BTS rail transport, had an impact on Bangkok resident’s socio-economic development Write T. Kumalo

16:00-16:45    Closing Keynote Speech


Ms. Shanti Diariam,  former UN CEDAW Committee Member