Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 6
Thailand. It also specifies clearer procedures
and criteria for applying for Thai nationality
and/or legal status. The strategy is not aimed
at granting Thai nationality to all, but aims to
guarantee legal status and equal access to
justice for all people who live in Thailand,
regardless of their nationality. The effective
implementation of this strategy depends on
the commitment of the responsible officials
and the accuracy of data on people currently
living without legal status. Information
dissemination is important to increase public
awareness of the means at their disposal to
get their rights legally recognized and
protected.
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Dignity and Justice for All of Us
Dr. Petcharamesree emphasizes that the
National Human Rights Commission has a
crucial role to play in enabling those who lack
recognition to petition for their legal status
and legal personality, as exemplified in the
above case. She also notes that efforts should
be made to change people’s attitudes
regarding human rights and tolerance. She
asserts that silence and ignorance about
human rights violations have to be addressed.
In addition, she wishes to see a regional
human rights mechanism established.