The power of the world's 78,000 transnational corporations to influence human rights for good and ill will be one of a number of key discussion topics at the APF's 13th Annual Meeting, to be held next week in Kuala Lumpur.

The national human rights commissions of the Philippines and New Zealand have launched a three-year project which aims to strengthen three marginalised indigenous communities in the Philippines. 

Three major training programs, involving around 80 representatives from ten APF member institutions, were delivered by the APF and its partner organisations during the last month.

A new poll has found that 14 out of 19 nations favour a clear stand against torture, even in the case of terrorists who have information that could save innocent lives.

The Legal Adviser for Qatar's National Human Rights Committee brings to his diverse role a wide-ranging background in human rights and the law.