CHRSD Mission

What is CHRSD?

July 9, 2010

The First International Conference on Human Rights in Southeast Asia

WHEN: October 14, 2010

TIME: n/a

WHERE: Bangkok, Thailand

The First International Conference on Human Rights in Southeast Asia will bring together members of the academia, civil society, national and international agencies and the media who work to promote greater understanding and better protection of human rights in the region. It will provide valuable space for dialogue and exchange of knowledge and experience among diverse groups of participants from within and outside Southeast Asia.

July 9, 2010

Forum on the closure of community radio by virtue of the emergency degree

WHEN: July 14, 2010

TIME: 13.00-16.00 PM

WHERE: Sasa Nives, Chulalongkorn University

We are pleased to announce that the forum on the closure of community radio by virtue of the emergency degree will be held on Wednesday 14 July 2010 at Sasa Nives Chulalongkorn University 13.00-16.00 pm.

The forum will be jointly organized by Campaign for Popular Media Reform, The Center for Human Rights Studies and Social Development Mahidol University, The Center for Media Policy Studies, Faculty of Communication Arts Chulalongkorn University, Community Radio and Thai Volunteer Service

To listen live on the Web : (www.media4democracy.com)

July 9, 2010

Announcement

WHEN: July 21, 2009

TIME: n/a

WHERE: CHRSD

The CHRSD is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the focal point for human rights for the new ASEAN University Network (AUN).

Vision of the The Center for Human Rights Studies and Social Development

The vision of the CHRSD is to be a leading international center for learning and research in Human Rights, and its relationship to peace and development, with a focus on Asia.

Mission of the Center for Human Rights Studies and Social Development

The Mission of the CHRSD, by which it will achieve this vision, is threefold:

• To build human rights and peace culture through education and academic outreach programs
• To strengthen research which contributes to a greater understanding and realization of human rights, peace and just development
• To serve as a regional center and be a catalyst for academic excellence and knowledge-based advocacy in human rights

The CHRSD

is located at Mahidol University Salaya Campus, Nakornpathom Province. It was established in 1996 by Mahidol University with the aim of providing education and research opportunities in the area of human rights. The CHRSD runs a Graduate Program in Human Rights, leading to a Masters of Human Rights, an International PhD course in Human Rights and Peace Studies, and recently opened a Masters of Human Rights in Thai language. The Office also runs research projects and related activities such as targeted human rights trainings for human rights professionals.

About Mahidol University

Mahidol University was originally established in 1890 by His Majesty King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) as the medical school of Sirirat Hospital. In 1969, His Majesty King Bumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) granted the university the name "Mahidol" in honor of his father, His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkhla.

The University has broadened from its base of medical science to incorporate 14 faculties. It is one of Thailand's leaders in internationalization of higher education, collaborating with numerous universities around the world. Its staff have won number of international awards including the Magsaysay awards and recognition from the National Research Council of Thailand. Currently Mahidol University has around 24,000 students, about 6,000 of whom who study at the graduate level.