OHCHR Asia

The Regional Office for South-East Asia plays a catalytic role with a range of partners at regional and national levels, including governments, ASEAN, civil society and UN agencies. It advocates for the increased engagement of Member States and civil society organizations (CSOs) with the international human rights system, the increased ratification of international human rights instruments, and follow-up to treaty body, special procedures and UPR recommendations. The Office acts as a resource of expert advice on human rights for partners in the United Nations, governments and CSOs and it strives to bring international human rights standards and mechanisms as well as a human rights-based approach to discussions on political, social, humanitarian, economic and development issues.