Basic Facts about AICHR & ACWC
Similarities
• AICHR & ACWC are part of ASEAN organs
• AICHR & ACWC work based on TOR, RoP, and Work Plan
• AICHR & ACWC members are representing the government
Differences
• AICHR reports to Foreign Ministers
• ACWC reports to ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Social Welfare and Development
• AICHR is an overarching body on human rights
• ACWC is specialized body on the rights of women and children
• AICHR has standard setting mandate: Declaration, Conventions
• ACWC can speak on behalf of women, children, victims