The Role of NGOs in the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights in Asia

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Asian NGOs operate within a diverse and complex reality that spans the broadest ranges on the political, social and cultural spectra. This article traces the emergence of Asian NGOs from this reality and describes their relationship to social and intellectual movements, examining the interaction among professionals, intellectuals and activists. The article then outlines the roles of Asian NGOs in the protection and promotion of human rights. Conventional roles of standard-setting, promotion, monitoring and enforcement are discussed, as well as special roles in respect of conscientization and organization of marginalized and disadvantaged groups. Finally, some of the dilemmas presently confronting Asian human rights NGOs are examined.

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