ASEAN Peoples' Forum

Barely 10 months after the ratification of the “ASEAN Charter for ASEAN Peoples”, which was to usher in a new culture of engagement between governments and civil society, the engagement seems to be on the verge of collapse.

NOTE: Media representatives who are unable to attend in person will be able watch the live-streaming at www.aseanpeoplesforum.net and send in questions to skype account asean.people

What: A press conference to report on the conclusions of the ASEAN Peoples’ Forum/ASEAN Civil Society Conference (APF/ACSC) and outline preparations in the lead-up to the interface between civil society representatives and ASEAN Heads of Government.

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 12noon-1pm

Where: Petchburi 1 Hall, Holiday Inn Regent Beach, Cha-Am. 849/21 Petchkasem Rd., Cha-Am Beach, Petchburi 76120 Thailand. Tel  +6632451240  Fax +6632471491
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The Committee for Asian Women (CAW) is calling ASEAN governments to recognise the labour market disadvantage facing women and to consider DECENT WORK targets for women. The governments should include migrant and informal workers in the labour protection system, as well as invest in social infrastructure – education, public health, childcare and community services to stimulate growth.

Note: This press release has been circulated by APF Participants

We represent the youth of Thailand and people in the land of Thailand, who breathe the same the air with all free people on earth.

Since our rights to live are deprived by free trade that states and capitalists have created without taking into consideration the existence of its citizens and grassroots peoples. The oppression and exploitation from free trade, therefore affects unconditionally our diverse community, culture and society.