Participants at recent workshop universally agreed on the need for the proposed regional human rights body, however, no consensus was reached on its powers or composition. 

The APF is working with a number of partner organisations in the Pacific to foster dialogue and support practical initiatives that promote human rights. 

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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is inviting national human rights institutions to contribute to a detailed analytical study on climate change and human rights.

With climate change predicted to have catastrophic effects on the region's physical and social landscape, the Advisory Council of Jurists has released a report recommending a comprehensive framework be established to promote a right to a healthy environment.

Professor Muntabhorn has been a leading contributor to discussions about the role, functions and mandate of ASEAN's proposed human rights body.