
JAKARTA, 20 July 2026—ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has written to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his capacity as ASEAN Chair, and to President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste, urging both leaders to press for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners in Myanmar, as ASEAN Foreign […]
Full Story
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.

2026-07-20T18:18:41

2026-07-15T10:14:33

2026-07-11T13:35:49

2026-07-07T14:48:35

2026-06-23T17:51:28

2026-06-19T09:32:07
“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.