On 19 September 2025, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) launched of their Annual Flagship Report on Business and Human Rights (BHR) in Asia 2024 at SEA Junction. This comprehensive publication identifies and analyzes case studies, trends, testimonies, challenges, promising practices, and recommendations from across Asia. Drawing on national case studies from Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia, the report sheds light on the realities faced by rights-holders while providing insights to inform policy debates and mobilize collective action. Its goal is to advance corporate accountability, strengthen access to remedy, and protect civic space across the region. Researcher and writer of the report will be presenting significant findings and statistics from Central, South and Southeast Asia regarding new developments on business and human rights.

The full report is available electronically via FORUM-ASIA website at https://forum-asia.org/

Speakers and moderator

  1. Bhoomika Choudhury, Co-author, Holding the Line – Annual Report 2024
  2. Fatrisia Ain, Forum Petani Plasma Buol, Indonesia
  3. Tala Batangan, Coalition for Human Rights in Development
  4. Ayushi Kalyan, FIAN international
  5. Kalpona Akter, Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity
  6. Mary Aileen Diez-Bacalso, Executive Director FORUM-Asia
  7. Prarthana Rao, Programme Manager at FORUM-Asia