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MARUAH is a Singaporean human rights non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights at national, regional, and international levels. | '''MARUAH''' is a Singaporean human rights non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights at national, regional, and international levels. | ||
The term "MARUAH" translates to "dignity" in Malay, reflecting the organization's commitment to upholding the inherent dignity of all individuals. | The term "MARUAH" translates to "dignity" in Malay, reflecting the organization's commitment to upholding the inherent dignity of all individuals. | ||
=== | === Mission and Objectives === | ||
MARUAH's primary objectives include: | MARUAH's primary objectives include: | ||
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* '''Education and Engagement:''' Facilitating education, participation, and engagement of individuals and organizations in human rights-related issues. | * '''Education and Engagement:''' Facilitating education, participation, and engagement of individuals and organizations in human rights-related issues. | ||
== | == Role in ASEAN == | ||
MARUAH serves as the Singapore focal point for the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism. This group comprises national representatives from the founding ASEAN member states—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—and is officially recognized in the ASEAN Charter as a stakeholder in ASEAN. | MARUAH serves as the Singapore focal point for the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism. This group comprises national representatives from the founding ASEAN member states—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—and is officially recognized in the ASEAN Charter as a stakeholder in ASEAN. | ||
=== | === Activities and Initiatives === | ||
MARUAH engages in various activities, including: | MARUAH engages in various activities, including: | ||
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Through these efforts, MARUAH continues to play a vital role in advocating for human rights and fostering a culture of dignity and respect within Singapore and the ASEAN region. | Through these efforts, MARUAH continues to play a vital role in advocating for human rights and fostering a culture of dignity and respect within Singapore and the ASEAN region. | ||
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