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RESEARCH & ADVOCACY DOCUMENTS

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Freedom of Association is the Freedom to Organise: Why International Human Rights Standards Must Confront Class Realities

July 2026

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Silencing a Generation: Youth power, the Milk Tea Alliance and the rise of age-gating laws in Asia-Pacific

June 2026

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Defenders of Land, Sea, and Life: Indigenous Peoples’ Struggle Against
Dispossession, SLAPPs, and False Climate Solutions in Thailand

May 2026

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Deprived of their Rights and their Lands: Indigenous Peoples facing Corporate Abuses in Laos and Thailand

May 2026

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Defending the Defenders: Digital Repression and the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Southeast Asia

March 2026

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Lies, Gold, and Injustice: Exposing Corporate Lies and Defending the Truth | A Report Fact-Checking Akara and Kingsgate's Misleading Information before the UN

March 2026

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UN Complaint for Urgent Action to the United Nations on the human rights violations faced by Phichit and Phetchabun villagers in relation to the activities of the Chatree gold mine in Thailand

November 2025

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Techno-Colonialism and the Gendered Crackdown: A Feminist Report on Civic Space, Transnational Repression, and Digital Control in Thailand

June 2025

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Manushya’s Input to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders’ Report ‘Raising their voices: Human Rights Defenders respond to the human rights crisis’

September 2025

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Our Lands, Our Bodies, Our Rights:

A Feminist Report on Discrimination, Corporate Abuse, and Climate Injustice in Thailand

June 2025

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Exposing the Human Rights Cost of "Green" Energy (ESCR-Net)

May 2025

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A Post-Western Digital Rights Manifesto

February 2025

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Joint Civil Society UPR Report:

Exposing the Lao Government's Deceptive Claims of Supporting Women, Indigenous, and Cultural Rights

October 2024

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Gender Inequality in Climate Action and Development in Laos and Thailand

April 2025

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Balancing Progress and Human Rights: Is Thailand Ready for Artificial Intelligence That Respects Human Rights?

December 2024

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Joint Civil Society UPR Report:

Echoes of Injustice: Civil and Political Freedoms Under Siege in Laos

October 2024

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Submission of Manushya Foundation to the Global Digital Compact

August 2024

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Report on Sustainable Thailand's Smile: Responsible Business, the Only key to OECD Membership

August 2024

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Profits Over People, Repression Over Rights: The State of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Laos

August 2025

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From Colonial Exploitation to Climate Vulnerability: A Legacy of Injustice for Marginalized Communities – Non-Economic Loss and Damage in Asia and the Pacific

May 2025

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The Devastating Impacts of Laos' Hydropower Ambitions on Luang Prabang's Environmental and Cultural Heritage

April 2025

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Freedom on the Net 2024: Internet Freedom Remained Under Threat in Thailand

November 2024

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Joint Civil Society CEDAW Report:

Women Exposing Injustice and  Fighting for Accountability in Laos

September 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship: Executive Summary

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship: Malaysia Country Profile

June 2024

Dawn of Digital Dictatorship: Indonesia Country Profile

June 2024

Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Singapore Country Profile

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Thailand Country Profile

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Vietnam Country Profile

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Lao PDR Country Profile

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Philippines Country Profile

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Myanmar Country Profile

June 2024

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Dawn of Digital Dictatorship:

Cambodia Country Profile

June 2024

Report on Loss and Damage Fund: Avoiding the Financing Trap for Global South, Case study of Thailand
April 2024

Report on Dawn of Digital Dictatorship: Weaponizing the Law Against Online Speech in Southeast Asia
March 2024

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Freedom on the Net 2023: Internet Freedom Remained Under Threat in Thailand
12 October 2023

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Submission to the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights on Extractive Sector, Just Transition and Human Rights, May 2023

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2564 ดัชนีความยั่งยืนขององค์กรภาคประชาสังคมในประเทศไทยประจำปี 
December 2022

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2021 CSO Sustainability Index
Thailand Report
December 2022

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People’s Declaration for a Just, Feminist, Green and Inclusive Transition on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, and Forests
18 November 2022

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Freedom on the Net 2022: Internet Freedom Remained Under Threat in Thailand
19 October 2022

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UN Complaint for Urgent Action to the United Nations on the Judicial Harassment faced by
Nada Chaiyajit, Thai Human Rights Defender
7 October 2022

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Joint Civil Society CEDAW Report to inform the List of Issues to be considered by the UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women during the Pre-sessional Working Group for its 85th Session
(31 October to 4 November 2022)​
7 October 2022

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Complaint for Urgent Action for Protection of the
14 Sab Wai Villagers, facing human rights violations due to Thailand’s False Climate Solutions
4 August 2022

Joint Submission to the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the Right to Privacy in the

Joint Submission to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Right to Privacy in the Digital Age: Mass surveillance, Digital Contact-tracing, Social Media Monitoring, and Data Requests in Southeast Asia
June 2022

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Follow-Up UN Complaint to seek Justice for the Survivors of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Dam collapse in  Attapeu Province, Laos
28 February 2022

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Joint Submission to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Human Rights Due Diligence, Tech Sector Responsibilities and Business Transparency
February 2022

Joint Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection

Joint Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression: Freedom, Independence, Diversity of Media and the Safety of Journalists in Southeast Asia
January 2022

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Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
THAILAND #UPR III 2021
15 October 2021

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2020 CSO Sustainability Index
Thailand Report
December 2021

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Joint Civil Society Shadow Report on the Implementation of ICERD: Replies to the List of Themes CERD/C/THA/Q/4-8 105th CERD session (15 November - 3 December)
25 October 2021

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Freedom on the Net 2021: Internet Freedom Remained Under Threat in Thailand
30 September 2021

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Rights of the Child:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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Adverse Impact of Bilateral and Regional
Free Trade Agreements:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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Human Trafficking:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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Safe Abortion:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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The Rights of People Living with HIV and Drug Users: Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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The Rights of Sex Workers:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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Indigenous Women:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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Situation of LGBTIQ+ Persons,
including LGBTIQ+ Youth & Children:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
29 September 2021

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Thailand's False Climate Solutions
with Bad Forest Conservation Laws:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
13 September 2021

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People and Planet Over Profit:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
13 September 2021

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Civic Space in Thailand #WhatsHappeningInThailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Khon Isaan:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Digital Rights in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Women Who Are Subjected to Male Violence in Intimate Relationships in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Labour Rights in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Migrant Workers Rights in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Elderly Rights in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Torture and Enforced Disappearance in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Prison Conditions in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Death Penalty in Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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Armed Conflicts and the Human Rights Situation in the Southern Border Provinces of  Thailand:
Thailand's Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle
9 September 2021

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The Rights of LGBTIQ+ Youth and Children in Thailand: Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's
Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, And Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Rights in Thailand: Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's  Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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Land-Related Rights, Forest Conservation Laws & Climate Change Policies:
Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's  Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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The Rights of Indigenous Women in Thailand:
Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's  Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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Armed Conflict & The Human Rights Situation in The Southern Border Provinces in Thailand:
Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's  Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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Digital Rights in Thailand: Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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Safe Abortion in Thailand: Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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Individual Complaint to the UNWGAD Concerning the Case of Houayheung "Muay" Xayabouly
15 December 2020

Joint UPR Submission - Elderly Rights (2

Elderly Rights in Thailand: Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to Thailand's Third UPR Cycle
39th Session of the UPR Working Group
25 March 2021

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2019 CSO Sustainability Index
Thailand Report 
December 2020

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Joint Civil Society Report - List of Themes to be considered by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
November 2020

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Freedom On the Net 2020 - Manushya's Report for Thailand
14 October 2020

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Complaint to the United Nations on the Human Rights Violations Faced by Ms. Houayheuang Xayabouly (Muay), Lao Woman Human Rights Defender
March 2020

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Third Universal Periodic Review Cycle - Lao PDR #UPR 2020
January 2020

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2018 CSO Sustainability Index
Thailand Report 
December 2019

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Study on the Socio-Ecological Crises in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)
December 2019

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ESCR-Net Position Paper on the Revised Draft of Treaty on Transnational Corporations and other Business Enterprises with Respect to Human Rights
October 2019

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Community-led & Participatory Research Report: Raising our Voices to Save our Future 
September 2019

DOs & DONT's - Thailand's Cybersecurity

Thailand's Cybersecurity Act: DOs & DON'Ts
September 2019

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Thailand's Cybersecurity Act: 
Towards a Human-centered Act 
protecting online freedom and privacy,
while tackling cyber threats
September 2019

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Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Lao PDR Third UPR Cycle 35th Session for the UPR Working Group
21 July 2019

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Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Lao PDR Third UPR Cycle 35th Session for the UPR Working Group
18 July 2019

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Sai Thong National Park Case: Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders & Relevant Special Procedure Mandates
June 2019

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Summary of Joint Comments on the Final Draft National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights in Thailand (NAP-BHR)
June 2019

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Comments on the final draft National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights (BHR) in Thailand
March 2019

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Working Paper of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Applying a Gender Lens to the UNGPs in the Context of Thailand
March 2019

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Working Paper of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Rights of Indigenous Peoples In Business Contexts in Thailand
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: The Impact of Investments and Free Trade Agreements on the Rights and Livelihoods of Communities
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Adverse Human Rights Impact of Thai Outbound Investments
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: The Protection of Human Rights Defenders
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Community Rights, Management of Natural Resources and the Environment
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Land-Related Rights in the Context of Business & Human Rights
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Business Contexts
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: The Protection of Migrant Workers
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Promotion of Decent Working Conditions
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Discrimination Against Marginalised Communities
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Exploitative Labour Practices
March 2019

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Thematic Assessment Chapter of the Independent CSO NBA on BHR in Thailand: Gender-Based Discrimination
March 2019

Design Advocacy Documents - Right to Dev

Manushya Foundation's Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights on the Situation in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR)
March 2019

Design Advocacy Documents - Right to Dev

Manushya Foundation's Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, for the Asia regional consultation on Practical Implementation of the Rights to Development: Identifying and Promoting Good Practices
(12-13 December 2018, Bangkok)

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