APHR: ASEAN Must Not Fall Into the Junta’s Trap
JAKARTA, 11 July 2026—ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on ASEAN and its member states to reject steps toward legitimizing Myanmar’s military junta, voicing grave concern ahead of tomorrow’s informal meeting in Bangkok between ASEAN Special Envoy and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and the junta-appointed foreign minister, to be hosted by […]
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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.