SUHAKAM AND THE MALAYSIAN BAR JOINTLY ORGANISE INTENSIVE HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND LITIGATION TRAINING

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY SUHAKAM AND THE MALAYSIAN BAR

KUALA LUMPUR (12 JULY 2024) – The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) and The Malaysian Bar are delighted to announce a collaborative effort to organise a series of Intensive Human Rights Law and Litigation Training programs for young lawyers and SUHAKAM officers. Beginning in August 2024 and extending through mid-June 2026, these training sessions will be held in Sabah, Penang, and Sarawak.

The training programs will cover a diverse array of critical human rights issues relevant to Malaysia’s socio-political landscape. Topics to be addressed include Statelessness, Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Land Encroachment, Children’s and Women’s Rights, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Information, Right to Life, and Freedom of Religion.

The official launch of the training program took place at SUHAKAM’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The ceremony was attended by SUHAKAM Chairman YBhg. Dato’ Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus and Malaysian Bar President Mr Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab, who formally inaugurated the training initiative. The event was also attended by SUHAKAM Commissioners, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, YBhg. Datuk Mariati Robert and YBrs. Dr Chew Chee Ming; Co-Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of Bar Council Human Rights Committee, Ms Cassandra Nicole Thomazios and Mr Abang Iwawan; and Mr Eero Oinonen, Political Officer from the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia.

The primary objective of this training initiative is to instil core human rights values among young lawyers, fostering a commitment to universal human rights principles in Malaysia. Participants will acquire in-depth knowledge of legal frameworks, judicial precedents, and litigation strategies pertinent to human rights issues. SUHAKAM and the Malaysian Bar anticipate that this program will promote engagement with grassroots communities, strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs), and encourage pro bono legal support.

This comprehensive training initiative, which aims to benefit approximately 100 young lawyers and selected SUHAKAM officials, represents a financial commitment of approximately RM250,000. The training is wholly funded by the European Union Grant Project titled “Advancing Human Rights in Malaysia via Strategic Approaches in Education and Awareness Raising.”

The meeting also discussed increasing access to justice for vulnerable populations, prison reforms including measures to counteract prison overcrowding, as well as the ratification of international human rights treaties such as the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT), and the 1951 Refugee Convention. The meeting further discussed strengthening collaboration between SUHAKAM and the Malaysian Bar.

SUHAKAM and the Malaysian Bar are enthusiastic about the positive impact of this training program and are dedicated to nurturing a new generation of human rights advocates committed to advancing social justice and equality in Malaysia.

KENYATAAN MEDIA BERSAMA OLEH SUHAKAM DAN MAJLIS PEGUAM MALAYSIA

SUHAKAM DAN MAJLIS PEGUAM MALAYSIA MENGANJUR LATIHAN INTENSIF UNDANG-UNDANG DAN LITIGASI HAK ASASI MANUSIA

KUALA LUMPUR (12 JULAI 2024) – Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM) dengan kerjasama Majlis Peguam Malaysia berkolaborasi dalam usaha sama untuk menganjurkan satu siri program Latihan Intensif Perundangan dan Litigasi Hak Asasi Manusia untuk peguam muda dan pegawai SUHAKAM. Sesi latihan ini akan diadakan di Sabah, Pulau Pinang, dan Sarawak bermula pada Ogos 2024 sehingga pertengahan Jun 2026.

Program latihan ini merangkumi pelbagai isu hak asasi manusia yang berkaitan dengan landskap sosio-politik Malaysia. Topik yang akan dibincangkan termasuk Kewarganegaraan, Hak-Hak Orang Asal, Pencerobohan Tanah, Hak Kanak-Kanak dan Wanita, Kebebasan Bersuara, Kebebasan Maklumat, Hak untuk Hidup, dan Kebebasan Beragama.

Majlis perasmian program latihan tersebut telah diadakan di ibu pejabat SUHAKAM di Kuala Lumpur dan dirasmikan oleh Pengerusi SUHAKAM YBhg. Dato’ Seri Mohd Hishamudin Md Yunus dan Presiden Majlis Peguam Malaysia, Encik Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab. Majlis ini turut dihadiri oleh Pesuruhjaya SUHAKAM, YBhg. Dato’ Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, YBhg. Datuk Mariati Robert dan YBhg. Dr. Chew Chee Ming; Pengerusi Bersama dan Timbalan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Hak Asasi Manusia, Cik Cassandra Nicole Thomazios dan Encik Abang Iwawan; dan Encik Eero Oinonen, Pegawai Politik dari Delegasi KesatuanEropah ke Malaysia.

Objektif utama inisiatif latihan ini adalah untuk memupuk nilai-nilai teras hak asasi manusia dalam kalangan peguam muda, serta menggalakkan komitmen kepada prinsip-prinsip hak asasi manusia sejagat di Malaysia. Para peserta akan mendalami pengetahuan mengenai rangka kerja undang-undang, doktrin duluan kehakiman, dan strategi litigasi yang berkaitan dengan isu-isu hak asasi manusia. SUHAKAM dan Majlis Peguam Malaysia berharap program ini akan dapat meningkatkan penglibatan komuniti akar umbi, mengukuhkan organisasi masyarakat sivil (CSO), dan menggalakkan sokongan bantuan guaman secara pro bono.

Inisiatif latihan komprehensif ini akan memberi manfaat kepada kira-kira 100 peguam muda dan pegawai SUHAKAM yang terpilih melibatkan kos kewangan dianggarkan sebanyak RM250,000. Latihan ini dibiayai sepenuhnya oleh Projek Geran Kesatuan Eropah yang bertajuk “Memajukan HakAsasi Manusia di Malaysia melalui Pendekatan Strategik dalam Pendidikan dan Peningkatan Kesedaran.”

Antara perkara lain yang dibincangkan adalah mengenai isu intuk meningkatkan akses kepada keadilan bagi golongan rentan, reformasi penjara termasuk intervensi dalam menangani kesesakan di penjara,ratifikasi triti hak asasi manusia antarabangsa termasuk Konvensyen Menentang Penyeksaan dan Perlakuan atau Hukuman Lain yang Kejam, Tidak Berperikemanusiaan atau Menjatuhkan Maruab (UNCAT) dan Konvensyen Pelarian 1951 serta memperkukuhkan lagi kerjasama antara SUHAKAM dan Majlis Peguam Malaysia. SUHAKAM dan Majlis Peguam Malaysia amat teruja dengan impak positif program latihan ini dan berdedikasi untuk terus memupuk generasi baharu yang mendukung hak asasi manusia dan komited untuk memajukan keadilan sosial dan kesaksamaan di Malaysia.

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