Southeast Asian Lawmakers Stand with Malaysians: Welfare above Politics
JAKARTA, 29 July 2025— ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on the Malaysian government to place the social and economic conditions of Malaysians above any contest for political advantage. On 26 July, thousands of Malaysian citizens, many affiliated with the opposition coalition, Perikatan Nasional, gathered at Kuala Lumpur’s Independence Square to demand PM Anwar […]
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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.