Leaders told to create a truly child-friendly ASEAN

13 Sept 14:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Minister urged all ASEAN member countries to make a child-friendly ASEAN a reality, reflecting on implementation gaps and ensuring full realization of children's rights.
ASEAN reiterated its commitment to promoting and protecting children's rights, aiming to create an environment where children thrive, are empowered, and their voices are heard.
UNICEF acknowledged progress for children in ASEAN over 30 years but highlighted ongoing challenges and the need for evolving actions, emphasizing the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) as a vital guide.
A joint report, "Children in ASEAN: 30 Years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child," was launched, featuring achievements and proposing 10 actionable recommendations for the next three decades, including strengthening regional systems and increasing investment.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.