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Police officers escort an arrested activist during a two-man-protest in Singapore on January 12, 2009. The two activists were protesting against what they say is unfair treatment of Singapore-based Burmese nationals who took part in a mass demonstration in front of the Burmese embassy here last year during the country's vote on a constitutional referendum.

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Singapore: ‘Textbook Example” of Repressive State
As Singapore begins to emerge from the international financial crisis and focuses on elections that are likely to be held later this year, the government should act to improve its poor human rights record.

Singapore: ‘Textbook Example” of Repressive State

Jan 20, 2010
US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Nov 12, 2009
The Rohingya Test -Asean's Human Rights Responsibilities

Feb 27, 2009
Singapore: End Efforts to Silence Opposition

Oct 17, 2008

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Singapore: ‘Textbook Example” of Repressive State

Jan 20, 2010

As Singapore begins to emerge from the international financial crisis and focuses on elections that are likely to be held later this year, the government should act to improve its poor human rights record.
US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Nov 12, 2009

US President Barack Obama should urge Asian leaders at the first ASEAN-US summit to unite in addressing the region’s most pressing human rights concerns.
The Rohingya Test -Asean's Human Rights Responsibilities

Feb 27, 2009

As leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meet at the Thai beach resort of Hua Hin this week, recent events on other Asian coastlines presents a challenge to the grouping. The plight of the ethnic Rohingya Muslim minority from Burma was revealed when several boats containing hundreds of exhausted men arrived on Thai, Indian, and Indonesian shores in January.
Letter to ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan

Feb 25, 2009

We write to urge you and ASEAN leaders to use the discussions during the summit meeting from February 27 to March 1 to address three crucial human rights concerns in the region.
Singapore: End Efforts to Silence Opposition

Oct 17, 2008

Singapore's leaders should end the practice of using defamation suits to stifle political opposition.
Labour Regulations

May 1, 2008

Today as many of us celebrate May Day with a break from our jobs, others in Singapore are expected to work through the day. In fact, foreign domestic workers often work through all holidays. Far too many of them work every day of the week, every week of the year, without a single day of rest.
UAE: Meetings Should Address Migrant Workers’ Rights

Jan 20, 2008

When labor ministers from 22 Asian and Middle Eastern countries meet in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss Asian contract migrant workers, they should address widespread violations of migrant workers’ rights.
Letter to Governments in Asia and the Middle East on International Migrants' Day

Dec 18, 2007

We are writing on December 18, 2007, International Migrants’ Day, to call upon you to implement key reforms to respect and uphold migrants’ rights. On January 21-22, 2008, the United Arab Emirates will host the latest round of the “Colombo Process,” a series of regional consultative processes focused on Asian contract migrant workers. We believe this meeting could provide an important stepping stone to establishing regional minimum standards regarding recruitment, employment, and protection of migrant workers.
Asian Migrant Workers Abandoned to Abuse

Dec 17, 2007

Governments in Asia and the Middle East must take stronger action to fight rampant abuse against migrant workers, several migrants’ and human rights groups said in a joint letter on the eve of December 18, International Migrants’ Day.
Letter to ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong

Nov 15, 2007

Human Rights Watch wrote a letter to ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong urging him and other ASEAN Foreign Ministers to establish specific deadlines for implementing a binding human rights mechanism as part of the new Charter.