Position statement on the ASEAN Charter

21 November 2007

MARUAH (Singapore Working Committee for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism) is encouraged that the Governments of the ASEAN Member States have reached an agreement on this fundamental shift in ASEAN, from a loose grouping of countries to a rules- based system. The ASEAN Charter will enable ASEAN to function in a more cohesive manner. This is a step in the right direction after 40 years. This milestone moment should mark the start of ASEAN’s progress to becoming a more effective and respected regional bloc. Read the rest of this entry »