Republic of Korea have a verbal agreement to alert each other where an issue arises in
relation to migrant workers. Similarly, the NHRIs of the Philippines and Malaysia have an
arrangement to refer alleged human rights violations against there respective nationals,
particularly undocumented workers.
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Investigating the opportunities for partnerships with organisations in the area of corporate
social responsibility including the media, academia, business organisations, trade unions
and their local jurist.
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Involving law firms in pro bono work in relation to business and human rights and
encourage firms to promote human rights to their clients.
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Engaging broadly with relevant civil society organisations (CSOs). CSOs are most often the
primary monitors and sources of information relevant to TNCs and human rights. Inclusive
relationships must be developed in order to utilize this knowledge and expertise, to ensure
cooperation, and to promote the transparency of subsequent NHRI initiatives.
Sub-regionally, the matter may be included in the agenda of the ASEAN National Institutions
Forum especially on the topics of (i) migration and migrant workers, (ii) human rights education,
(iii) Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, (iv) trafficking in persons.
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