The third publication in the Pathways to Justice series traces more than three decades of The Asia Foundation’s engagement in Nepal’s law and justice sector, set against a backdrop of political transition, social…
The second publication in the Pathways to Justice series traces more than seventy years of The Asia Foundation’s engagement in Sri Lanka’s law and justice sector, situating this trajectory within…
Over the past two years, The Asia Foundation conducted a historical documentation of its decades-long work in the law and justice sector across Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri…
Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent forms of human rights violations in Sri Lanka, and it prevents many women from actively engaging in civic spaces. This study captures…
In 2022, the Indonesian government passed comprehensive legislation to counter the growing problem of sexual violence in the country. The legislation, first proposed in 2012, overcame years of contentious debate…
On September 13 and 14, 2024, The Asia Foundation organized a two-day workshop in Rangpur, Bangladesh as part of our Community-Driven Approach Promoting Religious Equality and Access to Justice project…
Well-intentioned laws and policies still do not adequately protect Nepal from human trafficking. It could have international consequences.
The recent revisions to the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) have sparked discussions about personal freedoms and civil liberties. Key provisions address adultery, and stricter regulations on religious defamation. Concerns have been raised about the ambiguity of some legal language, which could lead to enforcement challenges and potential human rights implications, particularly for marginalized groups.
Alternative dispute resolution continues to serve the poor and marginalized in Bangladesh, for whom the expensive and overloaded courts are often out of reach.
Indonesia’s prisons are bursting at the seams. An experiment in “restorative justice” offers a promising alternative to mass incarceration.
Since 2012, The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Justice (AIPJ2), has been actively addressing disability issues within the justice sector. One of their key initiatives…
As part of the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, The Palermo Protocol is the first legal document to provide an internationally recognized definition of human trafficking. It serves…