To mark the 25th anniversary of Operation Spectrum in which 15 (later 16) Singaporeans were detained under the Internal Security Act, the Singapore People’s Party with ‘Achtung! Productions’ – a student initiative – will present a staged re-enactment of the parliamentary session in which Mr Chiam See Tong, the sole opposition MP at that time, tabled a motion calling for the release of the alleged Marxist conspirators who were detained without trial.
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MARUAH commemorates 25th anniversary of ISA arrests under alleged Marxist conspiracy
On 19th May 2012, MARUAH will join several other organisations in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the arrest of 24 persons during Operation Spectrum under the Internal Security Act (ISA), for an alleged Marxist conspiracy.
The ISA allows detention without trial (for potentially indefinite periods). Prior to the 1987 arrests, the ISA was also used in 1963 (Operation Cold Store) and 1970s. Chia Thye Poh was detained for 23 years under the ISA, from 1966 to 1989. [Note: Mr Chia was placed under house arrest in Sentosa from 1989 to 1998] More recently, the ISA has been used to detain Jemaah Islamiyah alleged terrorists from 2001 onwards. None of the ISA detainees have ever been tried or convicted in a court of law.
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Dear Members, Volunteers and Friends,
Today is World Press Freedom Day. It is important that we acknowledge this date to
As a human rights advocacy group, MARUAH has reported on limited media freedom in Singapore at the Human Rights Council through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process last year.
MARUAH calls upon the Singapore government to also observe this day and in doing so, consider review of the Newspaper and Printing Presses Act (NPPA) to give freedom to the media. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dear Members, Volunteers and Friends,
Today is Labour Day. MARUAH would like to wish all Singaporean and foreign workers a happy Labour Day!
We would like to appreciate the work put in, on a daily basis, by all in Singapore. A worker needs to be respected not just on May 1st but everyday.
The government is increasing its efforts to offer more protection and security to workers. In the recent year these are some of the efforts:
However, MARUAH is deeply concerned about two issues this Labour Day and seeks remedial action for two communities that need protection the most.
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8th March is International Women’s Day. Please see below for a message from UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet.
Message of Michelle Bachelet Executive Director of UN Women on International Women’s Day 2012
International Women’s Day 2012
“Empower rural women: End hunger and poverty”This International Women’s Day, I join women around the globe in solidarity for human rights, dignity and equality. This sense of mission drives me and millions of people around the world to pursue justice and inclusion. Looking back at the first year of UN Women, I applaud every individual, government and organization working for women’s empowerment and gender equality. I promise the highest commitment moving forward. The creation of UN Women has coincided with deep changes in our world –from rising protests against inequality to uprisings for freedom and democracy in the Arab world.
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MARUAH is troubled by the recent incidents of politicians threatening defamation lawsuits against internet blogs and forums, and calls on our political and corporate leaders to refrain from using defamation lawsuits against political opponents and critics.
MARUAH recognises that individuals, including public figures, have a right to protect their reputations. However, that right needs to be balanced against the right to free speech.
When political leaders threaten defamation lawsuits against internet blogs and forums, there will invariably be a “chilling effect” on online political discourse. Such actions to protect one’s reputation carries a heavier “footprint” than necessary, and more appropriate responses to defamatory comments are possible, in today’s Web 2.0 world.
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The proposed ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) will establish a framework for human rights cooperation through various ASEAN conventions and other instruments dealing with human rights.
MARUAH is organising another public consultation on the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD). Please join us for an update on the regional discussions on the proposed declaration.
We want your views on our working draft submission.
Date: 9th March 2012, Friday
Time: 7.15pm – 9pm
Venue: Training Room
Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)
Blk 5 Dover Crescent
#01-22
Singapore 130005
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To register, please complete the form below.
[Registration]
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Do visit MARUAH’s section on International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) to see recent updates, link below.
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Click on the link below to see an article by Professor Vitit Muntarbhorn on the ASEAN declaration of human rights.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/275923/towards-an-asean-declaration-of-human-rights
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