The Universal Periodic Review of Southeast Asia

1. Introduction—The Universal Periodic Review of Southeast Asia: A Regional Mapping
James Gomez, Robin Ramcharan

Part I. Regional Perspective

2. Addressing Human Rights Protection Gaps: Can the Universal Periodic Review Process Live Up to Its Promise?
Michael J. V. White

3. Universal Periodic Review on Southeast Asia Norm Building in Transition: A Hermeneutic Approach
Theodor Rathgeber

Part II. Thematic Perspectives

4. The Abolition of the Death Penalty in Southeast Asia: The Arduous March Forward
M. Ravi

5. LGBTIQ Rights in Southeast Asia: Implementing Recommendations from the Universal Periodic Review
Destination Justice

6. Singapore’s Universal Periodic Review: Civil Society Trends and Themes
James Gomez, Michelle D’cruz

Part III. National Perspectives

7. The Universal Periodic Review of Timor-Leste: Achieving Justice for Past Human Rights Abuses Under Indonesian Rule
Cristian Talesco, Brigette S. Valentine

8. Freedom of Religion and Belief in Indonesia: Raising Awareness Through the Universal Periodic Review
Hesty Dewi Maria Siagian

9. Non-Confrontational Human Rights Advocacy: Experiences from the UPR Process in Myanmar
Francesca Paola Traglia

Part IV. The UPR and Regional Mechanisms

10. Can NHRIs Bridge the Implementation Gap? Assessing SUHAKAM’s Effectiveness in Malaysia’s Universal Periodic Review
Ying Hooi Khoo

11. The UPR and Its Impact on the Protection Role of AICHR in Southeast Asia
Celine Martin

12. Conclusion—The UPR and Human Rights in Southeast Asia: The Critical Role of Civil Society
James Gomez, Robin Ramcharan

Nyckelord: Political Science and International Relations, Asian Politics, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Human Rights, International Organization